INDUCTION OF LABOR | OBGYN EXPLAINS DIFFERENT INDUCTION METHODS | DR. ALI 

I’ve been so set on an medical intervention free delivery but I’m approaching past my EDD and my doctor wants to induce before 41 weeks, so I scheduled an induction for 40+5 days. Been watching a bunch of videos on induction and positive experiences with induction so I feel more confident going into it. Thank you for this video! 💕

I was medically induced. Preeclampsia. I had misoprostol (spelling?) Foley balloon Pitocin It’s a very long process. I went in Friday afternoon and babe was not born until 6am Monday morning. The epidural, which was also medically indicated to lower BP, was a turning point for me. After I got the epidural I fell asleep and was 10cm in 4 hours. So if you’re getting induced keep that in mind. Getting the epidural really helped me relax.

Thanks so much for doing this video!! Id love to hear the risk and benefits of each! 😊

You have the best video explaining this ❤

Yes please make video describing the risks of each method

Thank you for sharing this video Dr. Ali 🧡 Both of my requests for an elective induction ended up becoming a medical induction. The first time I requested 39 weeks my doctor scheduled me to go in because of discomfort, anxiety and BP spikes with no official diagnosis. The doctor on call was not the kindest and pretty much bullied me out of the L&D so I came back a week later when my doctor was on call. By 40 weeks, the protein in my urine was so high I was right on the cusp of pre eclampsia, my doctor said if the protein was 2 points higher she would be doing an emergency c-section but because we seemed to be doing well..she at that point made it a medical induction. The 2nd time around I requested an induction at 39…then 40 weeks but it wasn’t approved till I went over my due date at 41 weeks, therefore becoming medical induction. Both ended successfully in a vaginal birth with no medical complications for us afterwards..Maybe it was better timing because both times my cervix was slightly dilated and soft. This time I’m going in a few days after 39 weeks…my cervix seems to be dilated a bit and soft. I hope they don’t turn me away again 😂

Great video, you’re very clear and thorough in explanations for laypersons! I have a quick question - Can pregnant patients have all of these procedures done? what would a schedule of these procedures look like? I’m not pregnant and don’t plan to be for a long time, but i hope that when i am that i have a doctor as thorough and caring as you!!

Thanks doc! Very informative post.❤

I've been vomiting/ nausea/ terrible heartburn burn for 9 months straight.... Please just get this baby out! Yasss ma'am 39 week inducement🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 also im 30 yers old, first pregnancy.

I wish I never got induced. I was a surrogate and got induced at 39 weeks and 4 days. It took 10 hours until he was born. Had to get a blood transfusion and Baby was just not ready to come out yet. Would not recommend unless it’s for health reasons ❤

Because each baby is different and there is no right way or failure when you are birthing Life...Dr. AliRod do you think you can enlighten us on Preterm labors and the possibilities of future preterm labors for additional pregnancies? Congrats to all the recent mommies who gave birth also.❤

My obgyn from mfm recommended me getting induced at 39 weeks due to my hx of neuroblastoma at age 3 years old

I got induced at 39wks bc baby had no more space to keep growing in my tiny self! She was my first so I wasn’t effaced or anything. Started with the foley balloon, broke my water and started pitocin. Nothing was painful until after pitocin and my epidural didn’t work the first time so it was super painful until I got the 2nd epidural and took a nap before my delivery. Best thing ever.

I was induced at 35wks due to preeclampsia plus they wanted to get the baby out before she started declining cuz she was an IUGR. Cooks catheter over night, then pitocin. From the time I felt uncomfortable contractions to the time she came out it was about 1hr. Felt like my body had no time to adjust but we both came out of it healthy. Idk if I'd rather have a longer labor or not.

Can you talk about thyroid issues and getting pregnant? I had my left side remove and my endocrinologist prescribed me levothyroxine due to only having one side plus my TSH is at 2.7 and she said it supposed to be at 2.5 or less.

I was induced it eventually ended in a c section nearly 2 days later , my only regret was i wish i asked to come back in the morning i was taken in after an appointment in the afternoon i had no stuff

Early🎉

Currently im 39 weeks and if my baby isnt born by next week I'll be getting an induction

Is there evidence that shows that being induced causes more painful contractions? I was induced and my contractions were TERRIBLE!!!

Hello did you learn OBGN in turkey how many total years does it take you

I just had an induction. After 27 hours since starting oxytocin and 3 hours of final stage labour untill 8-9 cm dilation, I asked for a C-section. Those final contractions are no joke and I got tired…I was afraid of complications and thought I didn’t have the strenght to wait till 10 cm dilation and then push for who knows how many hours. I do feel like I failed though…

Lol this might be a dumb question but is their such thing as getting an epidural too early? I guess my concern would be getting it too early and it wearing off

Prerecorded video? :D

Hi Dr.Ali! (If you have time i have a question) First off, I hope all is going fantastic with yourself, Corey and your new baby girl! So happy for you all! I'm very glad u made this video! I'm current 38w4days pregnant today, 2nd pregnancy, I had my 1st son 19 years ago (went into labor naturally, had my water broken and pitocin to help speed things up AND an epidural, (healthy pregnancy, labor & delivery)). I am now 38 y.o. advanced maternal age. Healthy pregnancy/0 complications. However I am scheduled for elective induction of labor Dec.11th for convenience for myself, family and midwife's schedule, I will be 39w5days at that time. Can you please give me your opinion on if it is more painful to have an elective induction of labor, (i will be admitted the night prior for cervical ripening). Another dr is telling me it is much more painful to be induced than if i were to go into natural labor. Btw I am opting for an epidural a.s.a.p! Thank you in advance for any advice! (And this is all tentative planning if baby doesn't surprise us beforehand) 😊

Is a uterine/pelvic organ prolapse considered a medical reason to induce or would it still be considered elective induction ?

What about getting an elective induction at 38 weeks?

Why is induction of labor recommended for advanced maternal age?