Induction booked. Tips

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Hi
So I've been for my scan this morning and they have decided to induce me next Friday due to reduced fetal movements and also my mental health (I have really really bad anxiety). Any tips for a ftm what to take in with me? What will I need, any positive experiences? Please no negative ones.
Thank you 😁

Go in with an open mind and don't be disheartened if things deviate from what you have in mind! Inductions don't always take days, some do but I was 2 hours from waters being broken to my daughter being born. Your baby is coming it's very exciting!

Have an open mind when it comes to pain relief. I was adamant I didn't want an epidural but the synto drip really is brutal and in the end I was desperate for one. Had it, then needed am emcs due to fetal distress. Was convenient as they topped it up!

Both of my children were induced; I had drip and epidural for the first and pessary with gas and air for second (different hospitals, better experience second time round). Both were reasonably quick, calm and controlled. I took my iPod with me second time around with relaxing music that helped in the early stages-and haribo!

I'm getting induced on Thursday and since DH isn't allowed to come until I'm 4cms I'll be taking my iPad/Kindle and plenty of snacks.

It can be very slow and boring. If your hospital allows it go for walks, stay as mobile as possible. Just remember it can take up to 72 hours to get labour started. xxx

Honestly, ask for an epidural when the drip is put in.

Induction can be very long, intense and exhausting. If you can sleep/rest until it's time to push, my opinion is that you stand a much better chance of having enough energy to push properly and avoid an instrumental.

Good luck

I was induced and found the pessary insertion the most painful bit, contractions were actually a very nice type of pain weirdly. However induced contractions can be harder and faster than normal ones for some women so be prepared for the kind of pain relief you might need / want

One amazing thing I read here is not to get too focused on the birth. Hard to say, but it’s 1/2/3 days of discomfort and is just a tiny part of being a parent. Once it’s over you will barely think of it again really.

Loads of luck!