I'm 41+6 and due to be induced tomorrow. I really don't want to be. My uncertainty about it is partly because my NCT teacher was so negative about the 'cascade of intervention' and partly because I just think that baby will come when he's ready. If he's not here yet, surely he needs to stay where he is for a little longer? Also, we'd planned a homebirth, so going for a highly medicalised birth simply isn't what we'd wanted.
So, first off, am I being naive? Is it really dangerous to wait longer? Should I just accept the induction tomorrow and look forward to meeting my LO? If so, how can i make induction as positive as possible?
Or, are there alternatives? What questions should I be asking tomorrow? Is there any way of checking how well the placenta is working? Is there any way of estimating when labour may start?
Anything else I should be considering?
Thank you!
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Alternatives to induction? What to ask at hospital tomorrow?
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PrincessJenga · 09/08/2011 21:24
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