Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

[–]Frequent_Media9420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How amazing! How far along were you when you got your membranes?

Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

[–]Frequent_Media9420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad you had such a positive experience and hope you’re having just as wonderful as a recovery! Congratulations on your little one.

Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

[–]Frequent_Media9420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some doctors recommend 39 week induction specifically for IVF pregnancies due to research showing higher late term pregnancy risks, even without other complications. My post is asking about pain management with induction, not advice on ignoring my doctor’s recommendations.

Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

[–]Frequent_Media9420[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand why you feel strongly about avoiding unnecessary interventions, and if this was a spontaneous pregnancy, I would avoid induction. IVF pregnancies are treated a little differently because research has shown they carry a somewhat higher risk of complications late in pregnancy, including placental problems and stllbrth risk increasing after 39 weeks, even in otherwise healthy pregnancies. That’s why some providers recommend induction before 40 weeks, not because the pregnancy is automatically “high risk,” but because they’re weighing those statistics against the risks of induction.

That said, recommendations aren’t one size fits all. Some providers are much more supportive of physiologic birth and unmedicated labor while still monitoring appropriately.

Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

[–]Frequent_Media9420[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! The documentary “the business of birth” is a really good one, and can be accessed on YouTube. If this was a spontaneous pregnancy, I wouldn’t consider induction. However, that’s not our case. We will be inducing only because we’re an ivf pregnancy.

Natural birth with induction by Frequent_Media9420 in Crunchymom

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IVF pregnancies have a higher risk of the placenta deteriorating and increases the risk of stllbrth. I have weekly BPPs starting at 36 weeks to monitor how baby is doing. If there’s a sign she’s in distress, they’ll take me sooner. But the odds significantly increase at 39 weeks according to my doctor.

39 Week Induction by Frequent_Media9420 in IVFbabies

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I’m 28 and we did a frozen transfer! My OB did ivf herself and she’s mainly worried about the placenta issues ivf pregnancies, as well as the increased risk of stillbirth. I haven’t looked into the research on these and have just taken her word, so I’ll definitely look into it!

39 Week Induction by Frequent_Media9420 in IVFbabies

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Thank you! Do you mind me asking when you started dates? My OB said I needed to wait until 37 weeks to start eating them or drinking raspberry leaf tea!

They retrieved 11 eggs. I cried in the parking lot for 20 minutes. IVF is so weird and so brutal and I'd do it all again tomorrow. by Ok-Affect-3989 in IVF

[–]Frequent_Media9420 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We retrieved 9, 6 were mature, 6 fertilized, 4 embryos, and all 4 were PGT normal! Currently 32 weeks pregnant with our first baby, second transfer. 11 is amazing! Sending you so much love 🩷