Misconceptions on induction of labour has increasingly led to complications that has caused increase in maternal and infant mortality rate.
As a midwife i've answered unimaginable question's Concerning induction of labour
I have also witnessed pregnant mothers going to wrong places for delivery simply for fear of induction of labour.
"Must I be induced before I deliver my baby, I heard it's very painful and ends with ceaseran section, am so afraid "
So Mrs A registered for ANC, did all routine ANC test, attended ANC meetings and was taking her ANC drugs.
But at 35 weeks she didn't attend ANC till at 41 weeks and our conversations went forth.
Mother---Good day Midwife, am having pains under my belly, it's very painful and goes round my waist. It's been
happening for more than 5 days and she goes on.....
Midwife---when is your expected date of delivery?
Mother---mmh!! my doctor said from my Last menstrual period my date is 2/8/2022.
First scan gave 16/7/2022
Second scan gave 20/8/2022
Am confused.
Midwife---ok! Obviously you're due for delivery , today is 27/8/2022.
Mother-- (Affirmative) all the date's has passed but am not having any sign of labour.
Midwife---(smiling) you're already having some but it's not adequate to establish labour
Mother--- (Holding her belly) but I have not seen show.
Midwife--not everyone see show and it's not a major sign of labour, so I advice you discuss with your doctor for a possible induction.
Mother---Induc.....what, mma mba nu, never!! It's not my portion, must I be induced to deliver my baby, I heard it's very painful, has so many risk and most time end with a C/S.
MIdwife---explaining so hard for mother to understand and see the positivity of induction
Mother---mmh is their nothing I can.do to help .
Midwife--sure ! excersice can help but at this point you're post date and expecting a spontaneous vagina delivery might delay delivery of the baby , putting you and your baby at greater risk.
Mother--i have to discuss with my husband and others, I will come back.
Midwife--it's your decision, your pregnancy is already prolonged, baby is at risk . Please take an informed decision..
....And she left , till today am still expecting her .
TO BE CONTINUED.....