I really need some experienced advice on this one.
I am currently almost 22 weeks with my first. My midwife has offered me the chance to take part in a research study on inducing ladies of 35 years and over to see if it reduces the chance of a stillbirth. I need to give them an answer shortly and I don't know what to do!
If I sign up, I will be induced at 39 weeks if I have not already begun the first stage of labour. I have been advised that this could be more painful than an 'un-induced' labour, but that most women find it okay. Are they chatting me up there or is it really alright?! Should I be asking for an epidural on my birth plan if I go for it?
I really want to help with the study and would like to think I had helped to get some legislation passed that would stop some people suffering a horrible time, but at the same time, I don't want to sign up for the study without knowing exactly what I am getting myself into! I am also aware of course that I could end up being induced anyway, even if I don't sign up!
Sorry if I sound incredibly naive.
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Induction - yay or nay, I need some advice!
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BeQuicksieorBeDead · 16/07/2013 21:51
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