I see you are a hypnobirther, so my first suggestion would be to use the techniques you have learnt from the very first induced contractions as they will really help. From the sounds of it the gel may work on it's own, but if they decide to use syntocinon the first thing they will do is break your waters. It is perfectly ok for you to ask for an hour or so after they do this to see if your body goes into labour on it's own before they put in the drip. Not only is this a much more natural labour, you are in a better position to argue for no CTG which will give you more mobility.
If you do have the drip, then ask for telemetry CTG which means you can walk around/use the shower. If they don't have it, remember you can still labour around the bed (think a beanbag, or on the birth ball) whilst attached to the CTG. It may mean a midwife or birth partner has to hold the belts in place during contractions but that's ok, midwives are well used to that.
Remember that if you have the drip you will be getting lots of fluid on board so pee lots. If you are on regular CTG a pee break is also an excuse to move and remove the belts for a few moments.
Most of all remember that your body knows how to labour, so it is likely that any induction will be straightforward and focus on having that baby in your arms. Good luck
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