Am 5 days over, Doc wants to induce in 4 days. Are there risks ????

[Mindy1]

Hi
Am first timer and getting very impatient. I lost mucous plug 7 days ago and had sweep 6 days ago. Doc says cervix effaced and thinned and as of last week, didnt think that I would go any longer than a couple of days over.
Am nervous of questioning his judgement on inducing but what does everyone think? Are there many side affects/risks?

Thanks
Mindy

most hospitals induce at 10days overdue- however if you dont want to be induced and baby is fine and you are fine then you can say NO! no risks to induction- just sometimes contractions can be stronger/more painful... and so you may need more pain relief- whereas if you go into labour naturally your body copes better with the pain.

I am sure your baby will be here within the 4 days! Good luck

BTW-

with my last two babies- i had the date for induction booked- but they both came naturally the day before!