Induction or elective c section?

So my experience is widely diffrent as i seem to labour really quick, but go have your sweep on friday as if youre dilated more you maybe able to skip most induction methods and go straight to your waters being broken, this is what i had done, my waters where broken at 9 am and my girl arrived at 3:16pm all i had was paracetamol and gas and air while pushing.


As for induction you can cancel it, they like to book it in to know roughly what they may that week birth wise but you can choose to cancel even right at the last minute x

I had a lot of pressure to have an induction with my first. I declined as I didn’t feel that I needed to be induced (had a low risk healthy pregnancy) I did have a couple of sweeps. The risk of complications of being ‘overdue’ were, to me, less than that of having a complication/interventions from an induction. Hence why I stood firm on the no induction. I went into labour naturally at 42+2.

Oh, do they allow going beyond 42 weeks!? Never knew that.. I'm in the exact same boat as the author 😭

I'm in a similar position. I'm 40+2 today, had 2 failed sweeps and booked for an induction on Saturday. I'm 2cm so my midwife said they could just go in and break my waters which makes me feel better, I just really don't want the hormone drip 😅

What is this obsession with getting babies out as soon as you hit the 'due date'?! This is ridiculous! Please read about it the decision needs to be yours and make it an informed one. You can always decline their offers/ suggestions!!

https://www.sarawickham.com/articles-2/five-questions-to-ask-if-youre-offered-induction-of-labour/

You can safely go to 42 weeks, if baby’s movements are alright. I went to 41+5 with my first, then I decided to be induced. I think after 42 weeks they get a bit worried about the placenta working properly, so I didn’t want to risk.
I had a very quick induction and labour, all midwife led, no medical intervention. So I take mine as being overall positive, despite not having time for any pain relief.

Yeah it’s frustrating that induction is being pushed constantly way before 42 weeks. I think it really gives mothers anxiety to ‘get their baby out’ before they are fully ready. I went to 41+4 and I was made to feel so uncomfortable that I was refusing induction that I caved and agreed to a c-section as I knew if she’s not ready to come out induction can be a long game! (Especially for FTM) So I had a c-section and it was a great experience. I knew the date a couple of days before, it was so organised and a lovely way to do it in my opinion. The recovery isn’t easy though and I’ve not had the easiest recovery by far but I’m still so happy with my decision 😊