Ok, now I'm 37 weeks the fear of labour has set in, (this is my 5th baby). I've had a really rough pregnancy, APH at 25 weeks, flown to RPA, (1 week stay) then bed rest, 34 weeks prem-labour sent to closest major hospital (2 weeks stay). I have a history of really fast births, last baby was 1hr 50mins. What can I say to my doc to help me?? I'm so scared & anxious, if he could say, "I'll induce you then put in an epidural", I would be so happy. Are they able to do that especially if you are not coping?? Thoughts please....appointment is tomorrow.
Nel, I totally get what you mean. Sounds very similar to myself (have just had my 4th, fast labours, one prem baby, one threatened preterm labour. Etc.....)

Just wondering what is it about labour that you are fearful about?
I found when I narrowed it down and named my fears, then I could start to deal with them.
Also if you really do want pain relief I would think about Pethadein, I wouldn't advice it for most labours because of the risk to baby, but with quick labours if you time it right baby would be born before it crosses the placenta. (generally it takes 15min for us to feel the benefit and 30min until it crosses the placenta).

I would definitely talk with your doctor about your fears, he/she can then discuss what would be best for you.

(btw when you have fast labours an induction doesn't necessarily mean it will be slower either).

I wish you all the best!