Induction of labor at 18 weeks of pregnancy

Some pregnant women must have heard of induced labor. This is because induced labor is needed when the fetus in the pregnant woman's belly shows developmental abnormalities, the fetal heart rate stops developing, or the fetus can no longer survive. At this time, the fetus can no longer be born and needs to be taken out of the pregnant woman's belly to avoid harming the pregnant woman. Many people have doubts about whether induced labor is painful. Here is an introduction to whether induced labor at 18 weeks of pregnancy is painful.

What are the situations in which induced labor is needed at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

1. If an ultrasound examination reveals that the fetus is deformed or the fetal heart has stopped developing and is incapable of survival, immediate induced labor is required, and the sooner the better.

2. When suffering from other serious organic diseases such as diabetes, due to poor physical condition, continuing the pregnancy will have adverse effects on the pregnant woman and the fetus. At this time, induced abortion can be considered.

3. People with chronic nephritis will have a certain burden on their kidneys after pregnancy, which will aggravate various symptoms, which in turn affect the mother and fetus. Such pregnant women should have induced labor as soon as possible.

4. If a pregnant woman feels that the fetus in her abdomen has not moved for a long time, she should go to the hospital for examination in time. If the doctor determines that the fetus is dead, in order to ensure the safety of the pregnant woman, induced labor must be performed immediately.

Is induced labor painful at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

Since induced abortion is equivalent to childbirth, you can imagine how painful it is. Pregnant women who are afraid of pain can choose painless induced labor. The so-called painless induced labor is just an anesthetic injection given to you before you enter the delivery room. You will not feel pain during the abortion, but before the abortion, you will feel pain within 24 to 48 hours after the injection, and it will be very painful.

Although it is very painful, most people can tolerate it. However, some people with poor tolerance may be misled by the exaggerated performances in film and television works due to their lack of certain knowledge and insufficient mental preparation, and may even be defeated by their own fantasies and fear. Others with stronger tolerance will face this matter calmly and calmly. Therefore, people who have to terminate their pregnancy do not need to panic too much.

There are great risks in inducing abortion at 18 weeks of pregnancy, so you must think twice before doing it. But if induced labor is necessary, there is no need to be overly afraid of the pain or be "terrified". This is all within the range that humans can tolerate. After a successful induced abortion, you usually need to stay in the hospital for observation for 3 days. If there are no abnormalities, you can be discharged after 3 days. Rest for at least one month after induced abortion, avoid fatigue, pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and do not participate in labor and training. It is particularly important to note that sexual intercourse is prohibited within one month after induced abortion, and care must be taken to maintain cleanliness. You should go to the hospital for a check-up after one month and implement contraceptive measures.