The registrar is suggesting that I may need an early (37/38 wk) induction, should they confirm I have pre-eclampsia or a possible liver function problem.
This is really the one thing I was keen to avoid and it terrifies me. I'd rather have a caesarian (a whole other thread - let's not go there!).
The registrar is suggesting induction by either breaking my waters if the cervix looks favourable or a pessary (but they aren't keen on a pessary for the same reasons as me - the result is unpredictable - could be fine, could be way too intense). My concerns are that the baby just won't be ready to labour, even if it is mature enough, meaning a long labour and clock watching or a distressed baby; that I won't be able to labour at home (am finding the hospital environment horrible already) or move around/use the pool/TENS as they will want to monitor me; that as a result I'll end up on my back with an epidural and a forceps delivery (risk of being ripped to shreds based on many friends' experiences) and/or EMCS (so why not just go straight for an ELCS and cut the stress out of the process for both the baby and me?).
So, please, tell me that an early induction doesn't have to be this way!