Hello - this is a bit of a wimpy whinge. I am being induced at 38w +4 days as an echogenic bowel was picked up at 16w, and apparently they would rather get babies with this out earlier rather than later (even if it does clear up, as this has, there is 8-10% chance of intra uterine death apparently).
I was induced with my 1st which took 7 hours from contractions to popping out, but she was 41 + 4, so a little overdue and i was already 1 or 2cm dilated. I have heard that with early inductions can take alot longer, or end up in CS as they cervix does not dilate etc - I am keen not to have a CS as i do not have family support and DH back to work the next week. I am taking raspberry leaf tea, having some reflexolgy and a specially concocted Clary Sage formula made up to try and help.
Are there any positive early induction stories?
Any weird and wonderful bring it on early ideas? (apaprt from spicy curry, pineapple, walking, sexy time etc! Tried them all with 1st and nothing)
I'm now 36w and feeling like a small planet, my cervix feels like it's going to fall out, i keep getting cramps but I think BHicks, fed up already - how the hell did i get to 41 + last time?
Thank you for any help:) x