Any last minute advice before induction.

[Lizbiz89]

So after putting it off a week and being monitored I'm booked in to be induced tomorrow. I really wanted to start labour naturally but baby is very comfy in there 🤣. Has anyone got any advice for inductions? I know everyone is different and responds differently to it but it would be good to know I'm not going into it eyes closed.

Be prepared for it to be a long process, it might not be for you but be prepared! It took 5 days with my first. Take a book or something to do whilst waiting around.

Get a good book, it could take days to get going.
Have an epidural sited before they start the syntocin, the pain goes from minimal to full on very quickly.

Be prepared for it to take days
keep active
sleep if nothing is happening
take snacks

Be prepared for things changing and be ready to do whatever is needed. If they have to take you to emergency c-section, don't feel bad about it. Good luck!