I looked up some stats. Based on my Bishop score (& internet research), the probability of me having an emergency c-section if I go through with this induction is 45%
You have no idea when her baby is fully cooked. All babies mature in the womb at different rates. The lungs are the last things to mature. Some babies are ready to be born at 38 weeks and have no problems. Some babies need 43 weeks, or what is otherwise considered "way past the due date".
Doctors frequently "forget" that "post-dates" means past 42 weeks, not past 40 weeks. Once you reach post-dates, there are ways to tell if something is wrong with the baby other than spewing off potential risks and forcing the baby out.
Doctors are also more frequently concerned with being sued than they are the baby's best interest.
Also, if the doctor schedules the induction date, he knows he'll be at the hospital and will probably try to push for a c-section before the end of his shift to make sure he gets his money. Otherwise, he may not be on call and someone else may be at the delivery. It doesn't seem to be uncommon for doctors to want to schedule inductions or c-sections just because they're going on vacation or don't feel like working the weekend or odd night hours.
Agreed, and to add to my original comment-- OP, how are the NSTs going and also ave they done any tests to see if the lungs are mature enough or are they just assuming they are?
There are just so many risks involved with what they're considering. And are you kidding me? They don't make the same money no matter what and they're not always just worried about the patient.
Doctors frequently "forget" that "post-dates" means past 42 weeks, not past 40 weeks. Once you reach post-dates, there are ways to tell if something is wrong with the baby other than spewing off potential risks and forcing the baby out.
Doctors are also more frequently concerned with being sued than they are the baby's best interest.
Also, if the doctor schedules the induction date, he knows he'll be at the hospital and will probably try to push for a c-section before the end of his shift to make sure he gets his money. Otherwise, he may not be on call and someone else may be at the delivery. It doesn't seem to be uncommon for doctors to want to schedule inductions or c-sections just because they're going on vacation or don't feel like working the weekend or odd night hours.
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There are just so many risks involved with what they're considering. And are you kidding me? They don't make the same money no matter what and they're not always just worried about the patient.
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