Re: induction

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There is something called a Bishop's score, scoring dilatation, effacement, station and other factors. When dilated and effaced, the Bishop's score is favorable and by extension, your cervix is favorable... favorable to be a good induction candidate - a not too prolonged induction.

>We discussed possible induction 4-7 days after my
>due date (11/26). I had an u/s at 8wks which showed my due date as
>11/24 and one at 13 wks which showed 11/26, which I hope are pretty
>accurate. I started having contractions at 28 wks and was put on bed
>rest. They did an u/s then and the due date came up as 12/1. The
>measurement of the head wasn't very accurate they told me because the
>head was too far down and they didn't want to push on me because I was
>in pain. First question is which u/s is most accurate?

Earlier sonos are more accurate, routinely.

>Also, if I am 2
>cm and 80% effaced, am I favorable for induction at 40.5 to 41 wks?

Yup!

>I am
>very anxious to have this baby and really do want to be induced if I go
>over a wk. How common are failed inductions?

With your exam, not common.

>I have 4 sisters whom have
>been induced 8 out of their 11 children. Theirs all went great. Is
>that a good sign for me?

Irrelevant for you. It's agood sign for them. ;-)

>Thanks in advance!
>
>--
>cbarry
>

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