Time pressures can be present with any labour, usually being depenent on the preferences of your caregiver. However, inductions and 'time limits' can often come hand in hand, especially if the waters are broken. Caregivers normally like the labour to be completed within 24 hours of the waters breaking, although the actual labour may not start until hours after they break (even if induced). While the chance of infection may be slightly higher, this does not always have to be the case. You may wish to read more in
ruptured membranes and no contractions.
Some caregivers like the convenience of starting an induction at 7 or 8 am, with the baby being born at around 5 or 6 p.m. (sometimes achievable, but usually an unrealistic expectation). This can be one of the 'hazards' of being induced during 'business hours'. Be aware that, (as silly as this may seem), it is not unknown for a caregiver to walk in at the end of the day, with the statement of "You've had enough time." Then, before the woman realises it, she is being taken to the operating theatre for a Caesarean (or if she is fully dilated), given a
forceps delivery to fit in with this schedule. The reason often given in this circumstance is "You haven't progressed fast enough."
'Schedules' like this may not worry some women, (even though there may be no medical reasons for it). However, others can be shocked with, and unprepared for, this type of interference. It is important that you discuss such scenarios with your caregiver well before the labour. If you don't agree with their approach, you may choose to change caregivers. You may wish to read more in
time limits.
The cascade.....