Hello mummies, able to share some of your experiences with C section or Induction?

Hi, I'm at Week 37 and my baby did not seem to increase weight from week 35 scan and gynae showed me the placenta has white spots already, degrating as nearing EDD. Been trying to take food such as yogurt, red meat, nuts, fruits, milk, maternity milk, ice cream, snacks to boost weight. Going for another scan in 2 days and if no additional weight gain, doctor will highly suggest to deliver the next day or day after so baby can absorb better nutrients and grow outside the womb. I'm worried about the options of induction and C section, saw some mummies saying induction takes around 30 hours and it's painful, C section is faster but more painful recovery. Would like to get some reassurance from the community Thanks for reading. ##AskingAsAMom #firsttimemom #FTM

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I had induction at week 38. I also heard scary stories about induction so was afraid too but it wasn't as scary as I thought. They gave me laughing gas to distract myself as the checking of dilation and inserting of pill can be uncomfortable. Induction may takes very long to be effective. My gynae says some people need more than 1 pill as 1 pill only lasts 24 hours but if contractions doesn't start, you don't feel anything after the insertion of the pill. My contractions became pain only about 18 hours after the insertion of pill. I was 4cm dilated at that time. Before that I was doing squats, playing with my phone, lying down on bed sleeping. However do take note induction may not works for everyone. If it doesn't works (means no dilation at all), gynae may advise you to go for c section. Luckily for me it works and I managed to give birth naturally.

Home Birthclub: December 2024 im week 37 baby did not seem increase weight from week 35 scan gynae sho