2nd birth predictions (after IOL)

[Jaycee]

My first labour was induced with gels only and was 2 hours, very quick!

My second labour was spontaneous and was around 11 hours before I had to have an emergency c/s due to his position and size, DS2 was a whole kilo heavier than DS1!

So I guess be prepared for anything, I certainly wasn't prepared for anything going wrong based on my first labour, couldn't have been further from the truth!

[luna moth]

My SIL had IOL at 40 + 10 with DN1. 10 hour labour
DN2 at 40 + 4, spontaneous labour, 6 hours active.

[Kazzo]

DD1 waters broke at 41wks. Had a few very sparse contractions, stained waters so drip started 6 hours later DD1 born. Good birth but a lot more painful.
DD2 Contractions started at 41+2 progressed slowly but steadily and 22.5 hours later DD2 was born. Much longer but such an amazing labor and birth.

[*Ash*]

I only have anecdotal evidence to share.

My membranes ruptured at 36+4 with my 1st pregnancy. I was eventually induced/augmented with synto drip at 37 weeks. Labour was about 7 hours.

With my second pregnancy I went into spontaneous labour at 40+4 and had a glorious homebirth - 4.5 hours from first contraction to birth of my son.