Induction...

[JNDuce12-13]

I am being induced tomorrow due to my little man now growing for 3weeks... Has anyone else been through induction?

Does it hurt?

How long was labour?

Any complications?

What can I expect to happen?

Any advice on what to take in?

Any advice on how to speed labour up?

Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated as I'm very excited but extremely nervous, I knew I would be giving birth at some point soon but now I know it's very very soon I'm terrified.

[Hidden]

The more ur body is ready to give birth the better inductinglabour will go. ..I had my waters broken kept walking around sitting on a rocking chair or ball. .keep mobile. ..I preferred the rocking chair after about half an hour I had my first twinges that quickly turned into contractions u can ask them to leave u 2-4 hours before they put the drip up if u want... gives ur body time. .. if u need the drip things can get painful so remember what pain relief u want. .. sometimes an epidural is advisable but see how u go. ..don't drink to much sips ...I was sick after as I drank loads of water. .. and u may get the shakes after. .. plenty of hot chocolate sorted me

out. . But once ur contractions kick in u won't want to do anything else but go with it all the best enjoy your amazing experience x

[Megzey]

When I was in the hospital with prom there was loads of ladies coming in to be induced. The lady in the bed nxt to me had the tablet put in at 6 o clock on the Fri at night & nxt morn she was at 1CM & stayed like that for ages & finally had her little one 11pm on the Sunday. Pack big knickers incase u have an emergency c sec.

[Hidden]

I wasn't induced but one of my friends was. She had a pessary and was allowed in the birthing pool, she used hypnobirthing and said it was amazing. Use relaxation techniques and remember to breathe all the way in and all the way out.

There are complimentary therapies like acupressure, reflexology and aromatherapy that can help, less invasive. The hospital i'm going to this time do them but I think that's quite rare. It's worth an ask though.

You'll have your little one in your arms soon, then the birth will be forgotten.

[CarolineDarz]

I had the pessary and it worked straight away. I didnt find it hurt, is just like the internal exams they do. My labour was relatively long, but it depends how ur body and baby react. I had gas and air and some lovely diamorphine. You cant predict how it will go, just trust yourself and ur baby xxx

[cheekymonkey3791]

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As its 5.30am I have shortcut to My induction birthing story. My LO is 6 weeks tomorrow, just trying to get him back to sleep.

If you have any further questions feel free to ask otherwise I wish you all the best and keep in mind no matter what may you will be holding your baby in your arms very soon xx

[Envgirl]

Hiya, I had an induction as my son was far too comfortable, please read my birth story for the full info. Induction was the best thing for me and I had an epidural but the whole process once I was on the drip was good. I hope your experience is too. X

[2princes1princess]

Good luck today xx

[Dante101]

Hi I was induced at 37 +1 and was expecting a very long drawn out process. It didn't really hurt but having waters broken was really uncomfortable and hurt a bit. (Nothing compared to

Contractions though) mine all happened so fast I was induced with the gel and within 3 hours I'd started my contractions my whole labour was less than 4 hours. I think I was lucky as a lot of people it can take days. Had a lot of bleeding but baby all fine no problems. Also had gas and air and diamorphine . It all happened so fast there was a lady there who was induced the same time who was still trying to get her labour going when I was going home with my baby so all I would say is be prepared for every eventuality and have an open mind as you just don't know how it's gonna go. Good luck, you'll be fine though x

[DrFluffy]

I was induced at 37 weeks, and it was hardly an ideal labour. I don't see the value in scaring you, although our story is on here if you want to read it. All I will say is make sure you have thought about what you want if things don't progress too quickly or at all, and make sure everyone knows them , as when things don't go entirely to plan it's hard to exert any form if control. How many rounds of induction would you want before considering C-section? If the choice was instrumental v section, what would you want? Would you rather have an episiotomy or be allowed to control tear if you need manual hell with delivering (not as scary as it sounds - I tore, you do not feel anything above your labour pains). The above is so much more important for induction in a Friday, as weekend skeleton staffing levels mean that your choices are automatically decreased if you do not deliver on the Friday.

Good luck - keep concentrating in that amazing little bubba you have grown and getting them into your arms! Motherhood is easily the single best thing I've ever done - and it's true... 3 months down the line, my memories of labour and delivery don't seem half as bad as they actually were...

[Hidden in reply to DrFluffy]

I always thought you'd only get offered the one round of induction should or when needed to deliver a baby. Its something I haven't actually thought about for this child but when I was having my son I must admit I found myself doing more research & gaining alot more knowledge

It was just as well he decided to "spontaneously" start labour off. Im now hoping this baby (due in 2 wks) will be much more forthcoming

xx

[DrFluffy in reply to Hidden]

We had three rounds, inspite the agreed plan with my consultant for a max of two... Unfortunately, Fri became Sat (then Sun, then Mon!!) and the on call consultant had other ideas...