Madison's Unnecesarean

Madison's Unnecesarean - Borderline Diabetes

I got pregnant with my daughter when I was 18. I knew a little bit about pregnancy from being the oldest of eight kids, but I really didn't know as much as I should have. To me, having a baby was something people did everyday. It wasn't something to worry about, let alone be anxious about. I had a relatively easy pregnancy with my daughter aside from lots of morning sickness. I had Group B Strep, and had some borderline diabetic issues and dehydration a couple times, but for the most part, life was simple. I went to 41 weeks, and it was at that point I asked my doctor about induction. I was "informed" about the risks associated with it, but I really don't feel that I was made to understand the realness of those risks. I really regret the decision to induce. Absolutely nothing happened, which isn't surprising considering I was 0cm dilated and 0% effaced. I didn't know that a bishop score should be done before an induction... Needless to say, a cesarean was inevitable. I was terrified and the experience traumatized me. I suffered from severe post partum depression and had issues caring for and bonding with my baby. I genuinely believe, had I been better informed, and better educated, and not rushed because I was "overdue" that I would not have had a cesarean.