I’m having my baby tomorrow

No advice for making it smoother but bear in mind induction can take days so set realistic expectations for yourself and your loved ones. The last thing you need is people blowing up your phone asking if baby is here yet 😅

Agree with the above! I prepared to be in for about 5 days and packed like I was. I also said to family and friends that we’ll contact baby when he’s hear. Unexpectedly I had the pessary at 1pm and he was born at 7.30pm the same day. He was born very fast though so maybe not your typical induction! Good luck and you’ll be fine xxx

I got induced on a Monday and didn’t have her until the Thursday so take lots of things with you to keep you both entertained whilst waiting and also take snacks as we spent a bomb in the hospital shop! Xx

Set realistic expectations for when your baby will arrive, research all the different induction methods so you can make informed choices, take things that will occupy and relax you and make you comfortable. Pack an eye mask, ear plugs and cosy things to sleep in. Make sure you have headphones and a tablet / laptop, and pack snacks and drinks because the options can be limited when you are in hospital for food and drink. Good luck! X

Request gas and air for the insertion/removal of the pessary if you're going to have one. The midwife didn't tell me that was an option.

My only advice would be to take pain relief as early as you can. I know what it’s like to give birth without any pain relief as I did so with my first, but the pain I experienced with my second through being induced was on a whole other level. Whatever you decide, you will get through it regardless, but that would be my only piece of advice to you. Good luck! X

No advice but my induction was the best experience ever! Please don’t read to much into things and listen to all the ‘negative experiences’
I had the pessary in at 2am at 10am he was here with No pain relief! Good luck wishing you all the best xx

My friend was induced a week ago and still hasn’t given birth yet so just bear in mind is not immediate and may need other methods too

Good luck! Not long to meet your baba x

I’m getting induced on Monday 40+ 4 but honestly I reckon mine will take days for baby to come so I’ve mentally prepared for a long induction so I don’t get disappointed after. Having the baby the same day isn’t as common as you’d think. Just go in with a positive mind and baby will come when it’s ready to make an entrance.

I got induced on a Friday and after being in so much pain and contracting for days (contractions hurt a lot more when being induced) they sent me for an emergency c section on the Tuesday so please make sure induction is what’s really best!!
Of course it can always be a positive experience (I really hope it is!!) and im not saying this to scare you but it comes with a lot of negatives too so just be aware 🫶🏻
Good luck with everything 🤍

Totally agree with everyone saying to set realistic expectations about how long it might take and to pack for days.

I did the same but just to give another point of view, it also doesn’t ALWAYS take days. I mentally told myself it would be days and thought I’d get lots of time to relax and read while there and then my baby was out within 12 hours of having the pessary, didn’t even need the hormone drip. All so fast it was a bit of a shock. So do also be prepared for the opposite 🤣

Good luck!