I wish you the best - it does not sound like it will go without stress for you unless you go tonight.... I doubt you will be able to find another dr being this far along. I have read issues with going over - I am not sure of how far over but I have heard 10days is as far as they will let you at my practice because of the risks the first poster stated. But I am sure different drs, hosptials and such will all have different views of it and times. I would think that you could speak to the head of the department when you arrive at the hospital - explain your feelings and thoughts and share with them the way you were treated... maybe they can have a different doctor work with you .... best of luck.
Thanks for all of your advice. I didn't read this until today. I agree with you. I think it would be too much for me to switch at this point, but if it comes to Wed. with no spontaneous labor, I don't knwo what I'll do. We'll have to see for sure if my husband would be better off taking me Thursday, which I think he would but his work schedule changes a lot. If I do end up going in on Wed. I am going to try to slow labor down as much as possible. I will arrive as late as possible too. I am 45 minutes away. She was very unprofessional and I really am hoping for this baby to come while she is away but there are only four days left and nothing has happened yet. I am getting discouraged. I don't want to be induced. I wish I could just be excited and calm just awaiting my labor but in stead I have a limit of how long I have before induction will happen. Ugh!
There is no danger in carrying your baby until at least 42 weeks! In fact, my doula and birthing teacher says it can even go longer but most doctors are too scared of liability. I am SOOOO angry reading your post! My OBGYN is the head of the dept and has delivered over 7,000 babies, and he has no problem whatsoever letting me wait until 42 weeks. I think if anything the above poster said was common before 42 weeks, I seriously doubt he would let me wait that long.
This is the LAST thing you need at a time when you shouldn't be stressing and just focusing on a positive, NATURAL (meaning non-induced...regardless of your medication choice) birth!! WTF!!???!! YOU HAVE A SAY!! IT IS YOUR BODY!!! Personally, I wouldn't want that women anywhere NEAR me! I know it would be extremely stressful, but is there any way at this point you can switch doctors? Regardless, I would absolutely and positively cancel the induction - TELL them your husband will be out of town and it is NOT possible. If this b itch refuses, then simply don't show up! F 'em! They can't MAKE you have this baby! I've read plenty accounts on other forums about women not showing up for their inductions. It's been done.
You know, doctors are so concerned about liability, and that's why they induce and that's why they are so quick to do c-sections, and yet c-sections have so many more health risks! Perhaps you may want to say something to her in a tone that would imply that you may seek legal advice if she insists you induce when there is no medically proven reason to - that might make her listen! Overall....STAND UP FOR YOURSELF!! I once got in a screaming argument with a GP, and another time fought so badly with the bimbo nurse at my old OBGYN's office that I was sent a letter saying that I had 30 days to find a new doctor. Doctors do not like when patients stand up for themselves, but it's YOUR body and YOUR baby - YOU HAVE A SAY!!! I know it's the last thing you should be dealing with right now, and maybe you should let her know that. Straight up tell her how unprofessional you think she's being, and how she does not have the almightly right to dictate these things just because she's a doctor.
Good luck! I'll be checking on you!
I understand wanting to go into labor naturally but you may want to read into the risks of going overterm which are decreased amniotic fluid, decreased blood supply for the baby, higher incidents of traumatic instrumental (forcep) and c-section deliveries., meconium aspiration, and excessive blood loss after delivery.
It sounds like your doctor could have a better bed side manner however i'm sure you and the baby's health are her #1 priority. i hope you go into labor this week on your own, but if you don't i think you should consider the dr's instructions.