What if I don’t want an induction?

Hi everyone, I’m 39+1 weeks, my next midwife appt is on my due date which I am happy about however hope I go into labour before then. I have had slight twinges and small pains, however nothing has happened yet and I am gutted as I really don’t want any type of induction. Say I get to 41+ weeks, and I don’t want any type of induction, what happens then? This might be a very silly question but my midwife isn’t helpful and would rather hear from others as opposed to doctor Google. Thanksss! X

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You can continue to wait till 42 weeks then they’ll push more for an induction .

You could always start with a sweep before anything else happens.

You can always refuse an induction and request increased monitoring instead. After 40 weeks I think it's daily or every other day. As long as mum and baby are doing fine then it should be safe to wait. And use the BRAIN acronym to make decisions. B- benefits, R-risks, A- alternatives, I- instinct and N - nothing (what happens if we do nothing for X amount of time). Hope that helps! I'm in the same position as you, 39 weeks and desperately don't want induction as I've heard about the pain and risk of more interventions

I am a FTM but I have multiple friends who had their babies at 42 weeks 🫶 My plan is to trust that baby comes when they are ready and use as many natural induction methods as possible and hope for spontaneous labour soon!

Ive been told if i choose not to have an induction and i go over 42 weeks i will be offered closer monitoring and the risks explained to me.

Been told they’ll offer a c-section and induction but i can turn it down and continue naturally.

I think it may depend if your a high risk or low risk pregnancy??

They can’t make you have an induction! They will provide extra monitoring that may mean you go to the hospital daily! I’m in the same boat I have hypertension baby is fine my placenta and cord is working as it should I’ve just asked for extra monitoring as I’m a very natural girly! X

You can refuse and accept (or decline) extra monitoring instead. Some people also opt for a c section at 42 weeks if baby isn’t here and they don’t want to be induced.

Everyone’s risk levels are different, do your own research and go in well informed and aware of what you want. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and your baby you don’t have to do what they say x

Our first baby came at 41+3 without an induction. I did have a sweep 4 days before but not sure if it did anything. As long as you and baby are fine you don't have to accept anything you don't want to do 😊

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