Induction at 40 weeks in the UK?

[dais23]

Can you ask to be induced at 40 weeks in the UK?

this is my first pregnancy and I’m past my due date and I have an midwife appointment tomorrow and I feel like asking to be induced asap.

I am so uncomfortable, I am getting 2/3 hours of sleep a night, I have terrible pelvic pain I find it painful to walk or do anything!! 😓 I just feel like I’m really struggling at the moment.

the thought of going on a further week makes me feel sick, if I’m tired and struggling now how am I going to cope if I wait another week! 🫩

I was due to be induced on my last pregnancy at 40 weeks but that was due to my age (44). With previous pregnancies they wouldn’t before 42 weeks.
i did try reflexology with the forth and my waters broke the next morning, probably coincidental but it was nice to get a foot massage for an hour anyway

https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng207/chapter/Recommendations

Section 1.2.20 suggests that your midwife should at least discuss the benefits and risks to you/your baby and consider it if you ask.

I hope you are able to get some rest and pain relief soon 💐