I agree with all of the above When I was was 41+6 I had a hospital midwife tell me to not turn up to an induction appointment if I did not want to do it, then she suggested we go home and do the deed to get things started naturally. Thankfully that worked and I had my son the next morning.

However, like yourself, I want to avoid all the pressure leading up to that point so I am getting straight onto the raspberry leaf tablets at 32 weeks and lots of evening primrose oil too - I am figuring it is worth a try.

Good luck, and remember that they can't do anything without your consent!