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Old April 14th 04, 11:24 PM
Larissa
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Default Induction for Polyhydramnios

Nancy P wrote:
I'm 36 weeks with idiopathic polyhydramnios that is growing pretty quickly.
Anyway, I've been reading that induction is contraindicated for
polyhydramnios. But then I've also been reading that its recommended.
Other than the risk of cord prolapse and placental abruption associated with
the waters breaking, does anyone know why induction would be
contraindicated? Otherwise, if all the fetal monitoring, etc. I'm going for
starts to show a problem, what would they do? A C-section? My midwife has
only been talking induction.

Thanks,
Nancy



With my first pg. I was induced at 9 days past my due date. I had
polyhydramnios, I was induced, but it failed. The baby was not engaged
and never descended. I was given a c-section.

With excess fluid the baby has more room to move, perhaps it is less
likely to be in the optimal position for birth.

Larissa