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Re: Question on inducement

From: anonymous@obgyn.net,
Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:11:52 -0500 (CDT)

At Mon, 7 Jun 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
> I am 41 wks pregnant and suspect that my doctors will want to discuss
>an inducement for later this week, when I go to my appt tomorrow. I am being
>treated for Gestational Diabetes, and by u/s the baby is approx. 9lbs. I
>also tested positive for Group B Strep.
> I had wanted to have a natural birth. The doctors will want to
>induce me with pitocin, and I am curious about it. I know it makes the labor
>harder, but does it shorten it? Is it at all possible to have a natural
>birth while being induced with pitocin? Also, what concerns should I have
>regarding the Strep B?
> I am considering waiting a few more days before scheduling an
>induction, if there isn't a problem with the baby. All NST's are fine, baby
>seems healthy, albeit a bit big. How long is it safe to go over your due
>date? Does my GD mean it would be wiser to go ahead and induce? (the doctor
>practice I see has many docs, and the one I see tomorrow is *not* very
>helpful, so I hope someone can give me some info!)
>
> Thanks in advance,
>Juliana

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