Induction

I was induced at 41+5 days. Baby just wouldn’t come by himself but I believe my body was ready by that point! It was really quick and completely painless thanks to the epidural. I was also induced late in the evening maybe that helped move things along? I was active and walked around after I got my waters broken, I also used a peanut ball after I had the epidural.

I was induced with a propess - 2 times as the first round didnt do anything - i had to wait another 24 hours to repeat it. It certainly triggered the baby wanting to come - i was 39 weeks and 4 days. He came in just over 3 hours from when my waters broke. I ended up needing forceps to get him out as he was sunny side up. I believe inductions have a higher rate of forceps being used or an emergency c-section so just do your research 😊

I had an induction as I had waters leaking 24 hours before and contractions were very sporadic. I was 38 +5. Once I had the drip at around 4pm, I was half way at 7pm and then had my boy at 9.30pm. I had 2 different nurses come to persuade me to have an epidural as it was my first and things were ramping up quickly but I refused, had pethedine which helped. I feel like it was a positive experience, nothing went wrong and I had a healthy baby boy at the end although it's my only experience. Hope that helps 🙂 x

I was induced at 41+3. Drip was turned up too high (midwife apologised after) and ended up in an emergency c section after suction x3 wasn't successful

I was induced 37 weeks with the balloon. Worst pain of my life. After a few hours I had it removed and then my waters broke. Only bit of advice, if your gut tells you something’s wrong, tell someone. I don’t know how I’d of got through anymore of the balloon