Inducing Vs C Section

[Greedyfly]

Hi all

I am 37 weeks pregnant and after a recent scan baby is no longer growing.

As such my consultant would like to induce baby sooner rather than later.

During pregnancy I’ve had various issues with large fibroids (blocking the exit) and a low placenta. Scan shows that baby has managed to get past these two issues and should be able to come naturally.

That said we now have the issue of non growth and baby needing to come sooner rather than later.

I’ve done a lot of research online, leaflets, speaking to friends who have had either an induction or a C Section and I personally feel that a C Section is less of a risk and suits the situation better.

All through pregnancy we expected a C Section due to the complications. Our consultant was very open and honest and told me early in the likelihood of natural birth was tiny so I am as prepared as I could be for the surgery and situation.

After reading about induction it seems pretty awful and doesn’t come with guarantee that baby will come naturally anyway.

I’d rather skip the stress for both myself and baby and just go down the original route. In concerned that we try induction, it doesn’t take and I end up in an emergency C Section which to me would be the worst situation.

I wonder what your experiences were? Any advice?

Thanks

GF

[ummmm]

Does she have other children, JJ?