Positive Induction Stories please!

Booked in for my induction on Tuesday and feeling a bit nervous. Have done a lot of reading but still don’t really know what to expect- I understand circumstances can massively vary but would love to hear some positive induction stories!

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Following this as I’m being induced Wednesday and also nervous🙈 good luck to you 💜

I haven’t had one myself, but one of my friends has had two and both were really positive experiences! The first was definitely oxytocin drip, and all vaginal and without pain relief other than gas and air. I don’t know about the second yet as she’s only just had him and I haven’t seen them yet 😅

There are LOADS on YouTube too! Worth having a look! Personally I think trying to keep mobile, and moving around can be massively beneficial. Just try and tune into your body, and do what it wants to do! You can create a lovely atmosphere too using calming music, dimmed lights etc. Just because it’s an induction doesn’t mean you aren’t in charge!

I had the foley balloon with my first and couldn’t recommend it enough. My waters broke within six hours after it was inserted. No pain when inserted either. I’m opting for it once again if I need to be induced 😊

Following I'm also booked in for Wednesday, a little nervous, but I'm so ready to not be pregnant anymore! Think I will be having the balloon too as baby is small so glad to read this above comment! Good luck!

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