Alternatives to induction? What to ask at hospital tomorrow?

[PrincessJenga]

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!

Thank you.

Good luck GoGo. Once i actually got to hospital it really wasn't too stressful and now baby is lying next to me I couldn't care less how he arrived! I hope things go well for you

Thanks PrincessJenga. I'm still hoping baby puts in an appearance tonight, but if not I'll go in tomorrow reassured by your post. :)

Many congratulations