I was induced for the first time with the twins. My first 3 kids were 12 to 13 hours, and the twins labour was exactly the same. I was initially induced by ARM only though, the sytocinon drip being put up in the last 2 hours.

They always say it's medically necessary, and of course for some it really is. No-one wants to put their baby in any danger.

For anyone who's considering induction though & they're not convinced it's really necessary, I'd think long & hard about it & avoid it if possible.

In hindsight I would never agree to the ARM or the drip again (in my circumstances). It made such a huge difference to the pain & my ability to cope with it.