How long does it take to induce labor for a dead fetus

Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy thing, but due to various reasons, some pregnant women experience stillbirth. Once a stillbirth is confirmed, induced labor is required, otherwise the harm to the pregnant woman will be immeasurable. The best way to deal with stillbirth is to go to a professional hospital and perform a professional abortion surgery. How long will it take to induce labor if there is not enough dead fetus? The following is a brief introduction to this issue.

The difference between induced labor for stillbirth and normal delivery

Pregnancy is supposed to be a happy and fulfilling thing, but for some female friends, the fetus dies in the womb due to unexpected circumstances. The family has already prepared the child's clothes and is happily ready to welcome the arrival of the little life. I thought the fetus would be stable after the first three months of pregnancy, but at six months, the fetus died. The doctor said that an induced abortion was needed, so there was no choice but to have one. Perhaps many female friends don't know much about induced abortion.

In fact, there is a big difference between induced labor and painless abortion. Painless abortion is suitable for early pregnancy, when the fetus is not yet fully developed and its bones are not yet basically formed. The fetus can be sucked out of the vagina with surgical tools. However, if the pregnancy is in the middle and late stages, the fetus has basically developed and cannot be sucked out with surgical tools. The only way is to have the patient's uterus contract to deliver the fetus just like giving birth to a child.

How long does it take to induce abortion of a dead fetus?

The time of uterine contraction varies depending on each person's physical condition. After the uterine contraction injection, some people may start to contract after 12 hours, but some people need 36 hours. So how long does it take to induce labor for a dead fetus? Depending on each person's physical condition, it usually takes 2 to 3 days.

The process of inducing abortion of a stillbirth

Induction of labor is divided into three stages: pre-operative examination, operation, and post-operative care. Various examinations are required before the operation to determine the position of the fetus and the size of the placenta; during the operation, the induction injection is given, and then the patient's uterus is waited for to contract, and the fetus is delivered normally through uterine contraction, followed by a uterine curettage, in which the remaining placental tissue is scraped out of the uterine wall and discharged from the vagina. The last thing is postoperative care. After the operation, you need to ensure a balanced and adequate daily intake of nutrients. You can eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and soy products, etc.; pay attention to personal hygiene, change underwear and sanitary napkins frequently, maintain a happy mood, and refrain from having sex.