Does anyone know the stats?

[FarmGirl]

Hi Nae Nae, have a read of the article at the following link.

Alarm over jump in induced births

I was just reading your post about why the topic was discussed with your Ob. I had two fast labours (both less then 3 hours), and I know when I was expecting my second bub, the concern over making it to the hospital in time was a big one.

I did a lot of research on birthing without support, and spoke at length with my midwives about what to do in which situation. I also live 30mins from the hospital, but it is a suburbia drive, not a rural one.

When I eventually went into labour, my contractions were all over the place. They were not regular, nor of the same strength, and I really questioned if I was in labour. I decided to ring the midwife, and even though I wasn't convinced bub was coming ( I thought braxton hicks), we agreed to meet at the hospital in 40mins time. Once I had resigned to the idea of leaving for the hospital, my labour quicked into gear with 5 min contractions. We arrived at the hospital 40mins later with 2 min contractions, and bub was born 48 mins later. A total of 3 hours of labour.

If you had a fast labour with your first, beware of being induced. It can produce a very fast and painful labour because your body doesn't have a chance to 'self medicate' against the pain.

What's important is that you make a decision that you are comfortable with so you can relax and let your body go with the flow.

I wish you all the best for a happy safe labour on your own terms, whatever you choose.