Her health and financial well-being are more important than boundaries. If you feel strongly about it, approach her. You're only telling her what you'd tell to any friend in the same position.
If her primary concern is, "How do I stand up to my doctor?" Have her take her husband with her, or someone who is accustomed to being forceful, to help her stand up for herself. If she's unsure:
1) Higher rate of C-sections with inductions; some numbers indicate as many as 95% of inductions end in c-sections. 2) Inductions result in a great deal of extra fluid, meaning more swelling and a longer hospital stay while you get rid of it all. 3) C-sections mean no heavy lifting, including of baby gear like strollers, for six weeks. That means more help at home, or being a virtual shut-in. 4) Long-term effects involve potential muscle problems in the abdomen. Some doctors advise against strenuous abdominal workouts for a year after a c-section.
Tell her. If it's not necessary, she doesn't have to do it.
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If her primary concern is, "How do I stand up to my doctor?" Have her take her husband with her, or someone who is accustomed to being forceful, to help her stand up for herself. If she's unsure:
1) Higher rate of C-sections with inductions; some numbers indicate as many as 95% of inductions end in c-sections.
2) Inductions result in a great deal of extra fluid, meaning more swelling and a longer hospital stay while you get rid of it all.
3) C-sections mean no heavy lifting, including of baby gear like strollers, for six weeks. That means more help at home, or being a virtual shut-in.
4) Long-term effects involve potential muscle problems in the abdomen. Some doctors advise against strenuous abdominal workouts for a year after a c-section.
Tell her. If it's not necessary, she doesn't have to do it.