Which induction method??

Im at the hospital now for induction and dont know which method to go for.
I initially didnt want the balloon because the sweeps really hurt me and I feel it will be most uncomfortable but seems like the highest success rate? And no hormones.

What has everyone else done and recommend?

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Do you get a choice? Our local hospital has a set policy on what order they will go on based on the medical requirement for an induction ☺️

Ah yeah the midwife said its up to me and given me some pamphlets but the balloon is clearly their preferred method as have like a 4 page document with the pros and cons and the gel and pessary is just wrapped up in 2 paragraphs in far less detail

Just want whatever quickest !! But of course no way to know

They are going to to a vaginal examination soon so I guess depending on how far dialated I am, I may make my descion based on that

Is there a medical reason for the induction? At our local one if you aren’t very dilated then they go for propess pessary and then only after that if it doesn’t work will they go for the prostin. I don’t believe the balloon is even considered until further down the line!

I did ghe picotin drip and have no regrets the midwife was able to turn it down when it got too intense. I also had an epidural with it x

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