Induction

Hi! I was induced at 39 weeks due to babies weight, it can be a long process! We started on the 27th Sep, I left for home the following day just to take a break but ended up back on the 1st Oct to continue induction. My advice is advocate for yourself, talk about your options to make sure you fully understand! Although mine took a a few attempts, I had a wonderful midwife who listened carefully to what I wanted but the labour itself went incredibly and little man arrived safe and sound which is priority!

I had the balloon at 39 weeks, had it fitted on the Wednesday at 2.15pm and it came out itself the next morning. I had some discomfort when they fitted the balloon, but used gas and air and it made it much more manageable. Had cramping for a few hours afterwards, just like bad period cramps. It got me to 3cm dilated though! Then I was admitted to hospital, was recommended to have the epidural because of my high BP so got that at 3am, followed by my waters being broken and pitocin started. The induction was no bother 😊 the actual birth though, I got rushed through to surgery because wee man's heart rate kept dropping and almost ended up with a section. Thankfully he was ready to arrive so with the forceps and 3 pushes he arrived 😊

With my last pregnancy I had similar with hypertension and GD, I was induced at 38 weeks but as I was 2cm they managed to break my waters and 2 hours later I had my baby with no hormone drip or balloon.
One thing to be aware of with high BP is labour can be quicker so you may not need much help. Best of Luck!!