If you or your fetus are not doing well after attempting induction, a cesarean delivery may be needed. The fetus develops in this sac. Fetus : The stage of human development beyond 8 completed weeks after fertilization. Gestational Hypertension : High blood pressure that is diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Oxytocin : A hormone made in the body that can cause contractions of the uterus and release of milk from the breast.
Placenta : An organ that provides nutrients to and takes waste away from the fetus. Preeclampsia : A disorder that can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth in which there is high blood pressure and other signs of organ injury. These signs include an abnormal amount of protein in the urine, a low number of platelets, abnormal kidney or liver function, pain over the upper abdomen, fluid in the lungs, or a severe headache or changes in vision.
Prostaglandins : Chemicals that are made by the body that have many effects, including causing the muscles of the uterus to contract, usually causing cramps. Uterus : A muscular organ in the female pelvis. During pregnancy, this organ holds and nourishes the fetus. Copyright by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. All rights reserved.
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Labor induction is the use of medications or other methods to start induce labor. Cesarean delivery is surgery and comes with certain risks, including: Bleeding, infection, and injury to the bowel or bladder Longer recovery time than vaginal delivery Cesarean delivery also increases risks for future pregnancies, including placenta problems, rupture of the uterus, and hysterectomy.
You and your obstetrician—gynecologist ob-gyn or other health care professional may talk about induction at 39 weeks if: This is your first full-term pregnancy You are carrying only one fetus You and your fetus are healthy. The ways to start labor may include the following: Ripening the cervix Stripping the membranes Oxytocin Rupturing the amniotic sac. Ripening of the cervix may be done in the following ways: Using medications that contain prostaglandins.
Amniotomy : Artificial rupture bursting of the amniotic sac. Ultimately, the timing of your labour and your decision to induce or not depend on so many factors, including risks to baby and mother, personal values and preferences, and what your care provider and provincial practice setting can accommodate. But Selk is always happy to have the conversation with her patients. Giving birth Should you ask to be induced at 39 weeks pregnant? Photo: Stocksy United. What the research says about inducing labour Historically, it was feared that induction increased the risk of C-section.
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