i don't agree with induction for convenience - as much as i sprouted off befored DD arrived that i wanted her out, and all that crap, i was really upset at having to be induced (for medical reasons)

having said that though - i just want to point out that we probably shouldn't be saying that it's all happening because of a game of FOOTBALL - yeah, it's being put in the media because of the fact the Bulldogs made the finals, but this is his JOB - and some people simply can't get time off work to be with their partners while they give birth. this player is contracted to play football - that is his full time occupation at this point.

i wanted to point out that my only reasons for contemplating a non-medical induction was to make sure my DH was able to be there because his JOB meant he may not be able to be there

yup - i think footy finals is a stupid reason to be induced, and i really hope it doesn't turn sour on them - but i think we also need to look at the reality of jobs and contracts and things - i can almost guarantee there are other BB members whose partners weren't able to be at the birth of their child due to work constraints - it just wasn't a big media write up cos their jobs weren't so public