My story:
Put into hospital at 30 weeks with pre-eclampsia and IUGR. Medical decision to induce at 35 weeks because of the IUGR.

*Why were you induced?

IUGR (inter-uterine growth retardation whereby baby doesn't get fed enough from the placenta)

*Did you want to be induced?

Wasn't really offered an option other than induction or immediate c/s.

*Which method of induction was used?

Gel x 2 (but baby's heartrate dropped after the second application and emergency c/s was the end result)

*How did you feel the induction & birth went?

As well as it could have under the circumstances.

* Was it what you expected?

Yes because I was told he might not survive a natural birth, but it was my choice to try anyway.

*Do you think the induction had any effect on your birth experience or after the birth?

Yes, because I knew I at least had a go at trying for a natural birth.

*Would you accept an induction again if it were offered?

Depends on the circumstances, because of the previous c/s I don't think they actually offer induction with a VBAC.

*Were you told / were you aware of what effects induction medication has on you as the mother? If so, what?

Don't really remember. (sorry!)

*Were you told / were you aware of what effects induction medication has on the baby? If so what?

Yes, was told that contractions would actually be good for the baby because he was premmie and it would stimulate his lungs to breathe when he came out! Other than that, no.