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Can I ask for an induction?
I am 32 weeks pregnant and have got a condition called spondylolisthesis, for which steel rods were placed in my back to hold my spine together. I was told my baby is big, which explains why my back is so painful. Can I ask to be induced early?

GP Dr Rob Hicks says: I think it would be a good idea for you to discuss your fears with the obstetrician or the surgeon who did your spinal surgery. I'm sure they'll reassure you that the steel rods are very strong and are unlikely to be affected by your growing baby in the womb.
This reassurance will help you relax, which in turn should ease your back pain.
Discuss the idea of early induction with your obstetrician, who can advise you on the impact of this on both your health and your baby's.

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Can I ask for an induction?

I am 32 weeks pregnant and have got a condition called spondylolisthesis, for which steel rods were placed in my back to hold my spine together. I was told my baby is big, which explains why my back is so painful. Can I ask to be induced early?

Start a discussion :: Print this article ::

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Are you still taking...

I stopped taking pure folic acid, but am taking Boots Mum-To-Be tablets which still contain a...

Posted by babybelle7... 22 Nov 2009 03:52PM

My birth story (also in Nov)

congratulations - that's brilliant!

Posted by MrsRaf 22 Nov 2009 03:52PM

how long without a poo???

any luck?jessica was 5 verging on 6 but that was ages ago she wasnt constipated tho!orange juice?x

Posted by bumpalicio... 22 Nov 2009 03:52PM

Scan tomorrow and I'm so scared

Hi, chin up hun and hope it goes well tomorrow. I had several bleeds last time but found out it...

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