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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Induction bag

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flippityflip · 06/03/2015 02:58

Apologies if this has been done to death but am looking for a list of what I need in my induction bag. This is DC3 so just really anything that would be different from the normal labour bag list, (though a reminder of that wouldn't hurt to double check I've not forgotten anything!) Other info that might help is it is an early induction so baby will be a bit premature (34 weeks) and I am planning on breastfeeding.

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PinkyAndTheBump · 06/03/2015 03:04

A small 5-10ml syringe and a small container to manually express your colostrum into. Or express now & freeze.

Headphones & Ipad/tablet & stuff downloaded on Iplayer.

mrstothemr · 06/03/2015 03:51

Extra special something for yourself (box of chocolates?) and maybe a birth book like the dorling kindersley conception, pregnancy and birth book? In case you want to read more about what's happening / has happened in quiet moments x

flippityflip · 06/03/2015 07:48

Yes I have a book and iphone etc in in case the pessary takes a while to work,not sure what to expect really as always went into labour spontaneously!
Actually as there is a possibility I might need a c section if baby isn't coping is there anything different I should put in for that?

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Pisghetti · 06/03/2015 09:54

I've not had a Csection but have heard that you will need big granny pants so they don't sit on your wound and peppermint for trapped gas afterwards (I think peppermint oil but google it as I don't know how you're supposed to take it?)

I was induced with DS and it was a looong day before anything happened (I was lucky to go into labour the same day - I was told it may take a few days) so take plenty to do. I took a stack of magazines. I didn't have the concentration necessary to focus on a book but a trashy magazine and a not very tricky puzzle were just the ticket. I'd take plenty of drinks/snacks too depending on whether they're happy for you to eat in case you need a GA for the CS? I had hospital food but my DP had to fend for himself.

duckbilled · 06/03/2015 18:30

My induction took 3 days, it was pretty boring! I had downloaded a boxset onto my tablet and watched almost all of it!

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