Induction - experiences

[brookerz]

Hi All,

I'm currently 38+3 and booked in for an induction at 40+1. Had an 'issue' two months ago where scan showed edf not present and had weekly scans since, all scans perfect and consultant told me Friday that he felt that initial edf reading was false but was better to be on the safe side and keep scanning which I agreed. Anyway, we discussed labour arrangements and I personally want to wait however he wants to induce at term, not given me a real reason either just that because baby is on the 8th centile on grow chart he would like her to be born on term and me not go over.

Now with my first, I was 41 weeks and had a natural labour, which was very very quick, and this was 12 years ago. I have no idea what to expect, have tried to speak to my midwife but due to.having weekly scans at the hospital I haven't seen her much, and now when I need her - she's on holiday again.

Would you all kindly share with me your experiences of induced childbirth, what procedures, length of time, do they let you home in between or are you in hospital from the moment they start the induction procedure?

Thanks x

I was induced last week at 41 + 12 with the Propess pessary. This is different from the 6 hourly one (can't remember the name but it also begins with a P). The midwife told me Propess is kinder as it's slow release and if your body is ready it just sends you into your natural labour.

I was sent home. 17 hours later my waters broke and 19 hours later I was contracting (every 3 mins for 45 seconds initially!).

I needed an emcs in the end but I don't blame the induction. He was back to back and not pressing on my cervix enough for me to progress (I never got past 6cm) and he was getting distressed with my contractions so I couldn't have the hormone drip to speed things up to go down the natural route.

I am a bit gutted not to have given birth naturally (especially as i needed emergency surgery 11 weeks ago to remove a ruptured appendix!) but now I have a healthy snuggly 9 day old asleep on my chest its all worth it.

good luck with your lo's safe arrival x

Any news tigger?

Yes thanks pink - had baby at 5am on friday. The drip took from 8pm till 1.30am to get properly into labour (4cm dilated) then labour itself was inly 3.5 hrs!

She wasn't allowed epidural due to possible infection so had to do it without. It was fine!

Yey congrats! Enjoy your newborn snuggles