Hi Emz, Not a professional, just done it afew times.Lol. I think everyone is different but with me I have been successfully induced with three of my pregnancies (1st was natural) I carry my babies OP which means around the wrong way (spine to spine) and none of my babies have engaged before active labour. I have used the gels and had my membranes ruptured, the thing they have to be careful with is making sure the cord doesn't come down first, very uncomfortable when they slowly guide the head down but safety first. and I've delivered within hours of this taking place.