Induction experiences at PRH?

Can anyone share their induction experiences at PRH? X

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The staff were really nice, but the whole thing felt super pressured because they needed beds at every stage. I personally wish I hadn't had the induction because it caused so many issues that I ended up needing an emergency C-section. I was told I had to have one due to pre-eclampsia but in future I would refuse and attempt to manage it via medication and monitoring.

mine is unfortunately negative. It turned out to be extremely traumatic, I had to be induced due to fetal growth restriction and i had been progressing fine but it was obviously taking its time, they said my boys heart rate was low and I had about 5 doctors rushing in saying he was going to die so I had to have an emergency c section. However my birth notes say his heart rate was fine all through out and before the knife touched my skin. When I’m better I’m most likely taking it to court, as I got psychosis, ppd and ptsd from birth trauma

With my oldest I had the hormone drip and it was awful and ended in a forceps birth but with my second I had the gel and it was an amazing experience, from having my waters broke to giving birth took around 6 hours and the staff were amazing the whole time. Wishing you the best of luck x

I went in around 38 weeks due to reduced movements, I was offered an induction. The induction failed, by this point, it had been 4 days, I was mentally exhausted. They said I could wait a few days and try again and I asked if I was able to have a c section which they agreed to.

All staff were lovely, I didn’t once feel like they were trying to rush it.

The only slight negative is there’s a lot of waiting around. They say they start it at a certain time and it’s not until hours later and each stage felt like that but I imagine they were dealing with more urgent cases.

Are you looking to be induced? X

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I was told before giving birth that the epidural can cause back issues later on in life so I opted out. But ended up with an emergency c section. I'm now nearly 18 months pp, I'm experiencing severe lower back pain and stiffness. I cannot pick up my child, bend or move much. I've had lower back pain since giving birth but nothing like this.

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