Anyone been told they should be induced early after previous quick labour?

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Hi, I saw consultant today for first time on this pregnancy. I was interested to hear what he would say about the speed of previous labour. He said it was very fast for first time around and could be quicker this time. His advice was to be examined around 38 weeks and induced if favourable. I didn't argue this time as I need to get my thoughts together but I really don't like the idea. I haven't heard many positive accounts of induction and also dd was 3 days less than full term and was only 6lb 3 so could be looking at another small baby. I had dd with minimum intervention and would love the same again.

i have no idea but it sounds a very odd idea. how peculiar. are you a very long way from hospital or something? why not have a home birth if its going to be straightforward and likely to be over quickly.

I'm about 45 mins from the hospital. He said as it would be late October/early November I would be better not to risk having to rush to the hospital in bad weather. Home birth not an option unfortuately.

I agree with fishie. Don't have an induction. Have a homebirth or just travel as soon as you feel the slightest movement.

I can't remember the stats and i'm sure someone will be here who can but there is more chance you'll end up with intervention with an induction.

Never suggested to me (dc1 was 2.5hrs from waters going, 2hrs actual labour).
Both GP and m/w suggested homebirth with dc2 (which I wanted anyway) and then supported that choice throughout.
dc2 was born in late January - also bad weather.
We are 25mins (on a good run, an hour in peak rush hour) from the hospital.
Why are you seeing a consultant? Is there other complications.

why isn't homebirth an option?

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I'm in Ireland - very difficult to arrange homebirth here. Something to do with insurance for midwives I think. No other complications - consultant happened to be seeing patients today when I was at the clinic.

I'm in Ireland - very difficult to arrange homebirth here. Something to do with insurance for midwives I think. No other complications - consultant happened to be seeing patients today when I was at the clinic.

Sorry for double post - 2 yr old dd up to mischief.

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how quick was no. 1?

Pruners Not sure if it had been sorted. Just presumed it wass same as last time round and didn't look into it. I'll check it out now though.

chasingsquirrels Went from 2cm dilated sometime around 6am with fairly managable contractions - dd born 90 mins later.

FWIW I wouldn't be induced, but then I DID want a homebirth, and it was an option here.
I suppose you have to weigh up the likelihood of getting caught in a car etc.
Not sure what you mean on the 2cm - 90 mins thing, did you wake up and were 2cm, or were you having contractions before that? Sorry if that is a bit of a dim question, I was fully dilated when examined with dc1, and dc2 was an unassisted birth (so not examined at all) as he was so quick.

Chasingsquirrels I had what I can only describe as a 'feeling' that something was happening. It was the middle of the night so I went to the hospital. Midwife didn't really believe in my 'feeling' so gave me an internal and I was 2cm at that stage. After that things moved very quickly. She wanted to send dh home but I wouldn't let him and went to have a bath. After a few minutes in the bath I had a really strong urge to push so midwife (once again very skeptical) agreed to examine me again and was speechless when she realised baby was on the way.

I see. Mine was similar, didn't examine me until I said I needed to push (about half an hour after I got there) and was then amazed that I was fully dilated.

How do YOU feel about being induced?

I am not keen on the idea. I always thought it would only be an option if very overdue. Although I'm not an expert by any means I don't think it is right to induce a baby early if neither mother or baby is in any danger.

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Thanks for all the replies on this. I have plenty of time to think about it so going to find out as much as I can so I will be fully prepared when the time comes to decide.

My sister had a homebirth (first baby) with an independant midwife, funded by her local health authority in Eire IIRC. If I can help in finding out any further details, please let me know