Dreading induction

[Sunisshining12]

I'm booked in for induction tomorrow - will be 41+2. Hospital policy is to induce 9-11 days after edd.

This is my first baby & I didn't think for one moment I'd be getting induced. I imagined labouring at home & a vaginal birth. I feel so deflated!

I'm dreading it mainly because it seems that getting induced is more likely to lead to a c section & the thought of that horrifies me.

I've had a fab pregnancy but the last week has been crap! It's clear this baby isn't ready cervix still high, no mp no BH & 2 unsuccessful sweeps. Bishop score 3-4.

I'm also wondering does having an epidural increase chances of having a c section?

I've seen so many different midwives throughout my pregnancy (first one retired, don't know what happened to other 2 and the latest has just gone off on maternity) Theyve all said different things.

Could someone please give me some facts & advice? I'm totally stressed out about tomorrow!

I didn't want the drip and managed to put it off, then was progressing fine on my own. Just waters broken.

Oh and the link between epidural and cs might be the other way around... as in women who ask for epidurals might be in that much pain because of the same reason that will necessitate a section later...

DC1 was induced at 39+2 and arrived via CS at 40+0. It wasn't what I expected but the CS was a fantastic experience - all the things I'd thought I'd worry about went completely out the window. It was actually a huge relief and quite exciting when they said the induction had failed and we were going straight to theatre for a CS - I was finally going to get to hold my baby within an hour

Whatever your experience remember that (1) you don't have to agree to everything and can have an input into your care, (2) the end result is by far the most important bit

Good luck