I'm aware that things could start happening any moment...but if they don't...
I'll be expected to go into hospital in the morning to be "accelerated."
I really, really want to avoid this because I know once I go in it'll be a slippery slope and I'll lose all control over what happens. Do I really have to go into hospital 24 hours after the waters have gone? This is my second baby and am a bit freaked as my first was a lovely 4 hours labour at home and I hadn't banked on this!
Obviously, the health of my baby is paramount, and if I had any cause for concern I would obviously do whatever is suggested, but I don't want intervention for the sake of it.
Can anyone tell me about rights and risks, and how to avoid being put onto a production line if I have to be admitted? (Midwife who works at the hospital I'm going to already told me that you have an hour to push before they start on you with other methods. Was told this morning that if I wasn't booked for a HB they'd be doing vaginal exams to "make sure" the waters have gone, even though that would surely increase the risk of infection and therefore intervention anyway?!
I'm probably rambling and am a bit shaky but if anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it. Otherwise, please send this baby some vibes to get it moving asap!