What are the implications of being induced? Other than going into labour and having a baby!!

[redbird]

I am fairly big for my dates but not elephantine, but the hospital is beginning to mutter the induction word. Am only 36 weeks so feel it is all a bit hysterical. Anyone else had this?

No need for induction unless any health implications or other reason for it...and you could go a full 14days over before that happens..will need to be monitored mind.
Being induced could and i say could make labour more painful, but i know some who have had easy, fast births!
And induction itself can take a while and a few goes, you may need a drip, which could limit mobility!
If you have to for yours and your babies health then, i would do as hospital says but otherwise stand your ground unless they can give you a good reason why?
I'm all for letting nature take its course! Good Luck..it wont be too much longer.

was induced on due date as had high blood pressure, was very fast and sore compared to ds2 three years later