Hi everyone!
I'm booked in for an induction next week and trying to work out the logistics (if baby doesn't come before). I've read on the NHS website that it may not work and could require a few attempts, we live around 45 mins from the hospital and whilst they have said I will stay in (and DH is allowed to remain with me 24/7) him spending two days solidly with me doesn't seem practical.
He won't be able to get any rest really and i don't know if it's a case of him needing to be there the whole time as labour could then happen at any moment, or if he could go home (or to a friend's) for a rest / overnight sleep. I can't really envision how it all works, they said it would be six hours between giving me the gel and then they would assess depending on the situation. The website said it could take up to 48 hours to get labour to start as well - I know if we were at home he would get some rest, whilst being in hospital there will he pain relief so I can get some rest, but I don't know what happens to him if I'm there for that full length of time.
Could anyone share their experiences? I don't want things to start happening and him to be 45 mins away.
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Induction advice
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zaffa · 27/11/2019 16:56
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