First time labour!

It is usually because one intervention can lead to further and further interventions, as opposed to your body just being allowed to do its thing.

Obviously there are completely valid medical reasons for intervention too, but in lots of cases women are being offered things to speed up the process which ultimately results in further intervention as the body and baby weren’t as ready as they could have been.

Sweeps are a slightly less invasive form of intervention. The first tier of you like. Some people view these differently and others don’t.

I had sweeps with both my other pregnancies, no problems. I will be asking for a sweep on Tuesday 😂

I lean toward the view that due dates are just estimates. As long as mum and baby are healthy, I think it’s often best to let nature take its course and let the baby decide when they're ready. That said, absolutely each to their own!

There are so many new medical options available now, though new doesn't necessarily mean it's the best fit for everyone.

I'm 30 but was raised by my grandma, so I think that’s why I naturally appreciate that more traditional, patient approach

Wishing you all the best with your delivery 🩷

With my first I had two sweeps which were unsuccessful as my cervix wasn’t ready and tbh it just made me feel down and upset. I luckily went into spontaneous labour the day before I was due to be induced. With my second I had no sweeps or anything as I gave birth the day before my 40 week appointment. I’ve declined a sweep this time. They aren’t successful majority of the time. Also declining to be induced if it comes to it and opting for monitoring - it’s my third so I’m more confident in my decisions but also the chances of needing intervention/csec when being induced increases which I want to avoid!
I have had friends that have had successful inductions, I’ve had friends who have had unsuccessful inductions. It really is just personal preference