I was induced the Jack in october. I went in the night before and they placed the cervidil. I requested no IV I did have a heplock placed ( port of the IV to get plugged in to. I also refused a cath ( no need) I did have to stay in bed or the rocking chair for the external monitoring. I simply rang the nurse when I wanted to go pee. I wasnt supposed to but I took my own snacks they brought me juice, soda ( gingerale) water and snow cones as I requested.
I was induced with Nathan and I learned I have LONG inductions and dont want IV fluids running for that long. I simply said NO as to the cath ( I had one once and ended up with a UTI) there is no reason they cant unhook the monitor and let you go pee .
Ask why the IV, Why the cath. IME they were unneeded. As long as you keep hydrated you dont need IV fluids. I have had 4 epidurals ( ok 5 but one didnt work) and never had a cath placed. Its amazing what you can say no to and they listen just be firm. Sometimes they do procedures because its easier for the nurses you have to advocate for yourself.
Now when/ if they start pitocin you will need some IV fluid or if you want an epidural you need 1 bag onboard before you can get one started but for me that was 24hrs after I was admitted.
my timeline was... sunday evening 7:00 placed cervidil , monday morning 730 broke my water , monday 130 started pitocin started IV fluids sometime after that epidural at 530 ( wore off at 6:00) delivered Jack at 8:30 all 10lbs & 22 3/4 in of him with 3 pushs
Jeana, Momma to 4 fantastic sons
Everything happens for a reason, sometimes the reason is you're stupid and make bad decisions