Good to know- thanks! I feel like they recommend Cat/Cow for EVERYTHING- I should really do it more!

I’m not sure what sciatic nerve pain is, but it sounds like you’re dealing with something most mothers didn’t, and I’d trust my OB, or a registered midwife if you want a second opinion.

The gagging because of coughing is real. That was me almost every morning. In fact, part of the reason I never gave up my morning cup of coffee was that it helped move through the morning mucus (thanks pregnancy) that was making me cough that was making me vomit.

Disclosure: I think the only birth plan that matters is “Everyone goes home alive!” That said, I’ve had 2 C sections with easy-peasy recoveries and if you end up wanting/needing some perspective on that, message me anytime!

I’d say let it happen when it happens, until you actually need intervention, but every one is different. I kind of ran the gamut when little Tulip was born. Started out all natural with a midwife, but because I was GBS positive, I had a 24 hour time stamp to make it to active labor. Baby was sunny side up and labor…

It sounds like everyone here is saying what I’ve heard (induction just hurts like an absolute bitch, even in comparison to regular labor, which also hurts like a bitch).

37 weeks is considered “early term” now- the best outcomes are 39-41 weeks, particularly for induction (if your body felt ready at 37, then it was ready, but induction is a bit different). The key thing to remember here is that induction with Pitocin might not actually work until your body is pretty much there anyway-…

I had to be induced for medical reasons. Overall it was a really wonderful experience but it’s not a ‘natural’ experience. I was hooked up to a bunch of machines (I’m diabetic) and had to have an epidural very early on (which still is in my mind the best thing ever). It took an hour and a half to push out my 10…

I know this isn’t the question, but you’re actually full term at 37 weeks, so you’re ready to go any time. You may go into labor on your own, but you’re also not guaranteed a vaginal birth either way, so don’t let that be a deciding factor. I went into labor at 37 weeks on the day, on my own, and had to have an…

I was induced but it was a tricky and life-threatening situation that caused it. The labor was bad but it honestly could have been from everything else I had going on health-wise. However, I will say this: I have had two c-sections (I was not planning on either) and it honestly was not the worst thing in the world. I…

Congrats on the little one. I’ve had three babies; two were inductions (one was because the little guy was way overdue and the other was planned)and one was a planned caesarean. The labor with the induction is more intense because there isn’t really a natural build up like there would be if you go into labor on your…

I didn’ thave any health issues (like sciatic nerve pain), and my son came naturally at 41 weeks. My HCP was fine with that, as was I. My son was born easily and perfect.

I had an induction with an epidural and it wasn’t anything worse than the previous birth but I did get lucky and a storm moved through which triggered birth without a lot of pitocin.

Also, I forgot to mention that I had horrible sciatic nerve pain while pregnant-poor you! It's the worst. However, I did find a massage therapist that had experience working on pregnant women and the pain went away after three visits.

I have a kind of extreme opinion about being induced. I was not induced but I have several friends that were and I have read mountains of books from every angle on childbirth. If it was me, now, at this point in my life and my OB was talking inducing me I’d just nod, smile and politely change the subject, especially…

Having been induced after going 8 days past my due date, I would wait to go into labor naturally if you can bear it. That said, when the cervadil was inserted I was not at all dilated, so maybe my induction was worse than average? I ended up having a C-section after 36 hours and honestly wished I had pushed my doctor…

First off, congratulations on your impending arrival!

So. There’s a ton of variables at play. I’ve had two babies, one was induced and one wasn’t. The induction route sucked - but only because I was trying to go without meds, and the fact that it wasn’t really working. (If they offer to use a Cook’s catheter get your ass outta there, FAST.) But. Since you’re already…

Hi all. I am thinking about getting the discounted Amazon Prime, despite Mr. Werner’s insistence that we won’t watch the shows and it’s a waste of money. I’m tired of being the one to run all over town for obscure crap because I have to wait for $25 worth of stuff to order on Amazon. Anybody think it’s worthwhile,…

Hey pregnant Jezzies! How are you feeling? What’s your weirdest symptom?