Induction

I'm being induced at 37 weeks on Saturday, please can you share your experiences with me.. I'd like to have an idea what to expect. I know everyone is different but I'm a little anxious

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I had one without prior warning you will feel anxious it’s normal and they will talk you through and support you the whole way, I had the balloon it wasn’t painful just a bit odd lol I went into labour with the balloon you don’t always mine started with cramping, if you stay in I would advise bringing earphones and eye mask to sleep with as it’s light and can be loud with others snoring I went in on the Friday and gave birth Sunday I hope that helps a little feel free to message if you have any questions

Don’t be a hero, take the epidural.

I had oxytocin due to PPROM although I was in early labour for a few days before with very little pain (or progress). Once the oxytocin kicks in it can get intense. But a few shots of the epidural along with the drip and he was then out within the next 3 hours

Not to scare you as everyone is different and I know other mums who had no issues with induction but I was booked for induction at 38 weeks, when they inserted it baby got really stressed and they was worried as I was contracting over double what I should have been within 10 minute intervals so after an hour they injected my stomach to calm baby and offered other induction methods but with this being first baby I was just a little worried of stressing baby out any further so I opted for c section They did state it’s not common what happened wth me

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