Birth Doula Blog
The Longest Wait for the Sweetest Reward
Waiting is hard. You probably never expected to still be pregnant or maybe you aren't surprised to be here today, but you weren't prepared to feel the way you do. The weeks can feel like years.
Maybe you've made great physical sacrifices and being pregnant hurts. But you swore you'd choose discomfort over induction. You might even be feeling a bit embarrassed because you told your family and friends that baby would be here by a certain date and that date has passed. A great approach when well-meaning people ask when it's finally going to happen say, "Baby gets to pick the day, not me or the provider". Sometimes, it's ok to make your inner circle smaller and be very honest about how those questions make you feel. The people who truly care for you will understand. You might be feeling pressured to have this baby by a certain day and you probably have an induction scheduled. However, if you feel like you're hoping to miss that induction and aren't looking forward to it, then the truth is, you're not truly comfortable with it and a deeper conversation is needed. Do you want to completely decline it and have you gone over your options, risks, and benefits? Or is there something about the induction that you're worried about? I encourage you to speak to someone you trust and explore ways to get over that hesitation. The point is, no matter your decision, you should feel confident and safe! |
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