I had a positive induction experience with my first - went naturally into labour and was induced as waters had been broken without much progression for 48 hours. Found sweeps, further breaking of my waters etc. all manageable and have lovely memories of sitting on the ball playing cards with DH! End d up on the full drip, at high Intensity. Due to an allergy I can have minimal pain relief and sadly the gas and air made me vom…but I found the contractions on it manageable. It was a tiring few days - and due to preexisting stuff for me, induction technically failed (ended up in a red light EMCS scenario as baba got distressed)…but the actual induction part of labour was ok!
This time around I have an ELCS date and it feels strange as I tried vbac last time, so this will be the first time I’ll have a section without being in labour first!
In terms of pants - I can’t stand the disposable ones - but I don’t like them on my period etc. as I like to be able to change frequently. I found high waisted, black, standard large knickers work best for me. With both maternity pads (for the early days) and then night time long length pads (for the remainder) the best. But I massively suspect it’s personal preference and body shape!
I also never got on with disposable breast pads as the plastic-y texture in them irritates my skin.
But I’m dire typing this as I’ve traveled to be with family for Christmas and haven’t as much as a thing purchased nor a bag packed! Planning to do it when home in Jan. But also…fairly confident I’ll discharge myself as early as possible. Last baby I left within12 hours, as I’m far comfier at home.
My only tip would be don’t forget to pack pain relief (paracetamol and ibuprofen) and a very easy to drink from water bottle. It’s much easier to be able to self admin than have to wait for postnatal ward to respond!