I was induced with both my pregnancies.

First was due to insulin dependant GD. I was induced at 39 weeks with gels . my waters broke on their own at 12.50am and i was in established labour by 1.00am. DD1 was born at 8.00am (7hr labour) weighing 7pd 14oz with no further assistance (no synto needed) no tears, no drugs etc.

with my 2nd i was having contractions, that then disappeared so i requested AROM to get things moving, which they did. i was 38+1. AROM was done at 8am and i was in established labour by 10.00am and DD2 was born at 3.25pm (5.5hr labour) weighing 9pd 4oz, again, no synto required,no drugs, had a 1st degree tear.

for my own personal situation, i preferred being induced. i think that is because i was lucky to have great experiences with both and i was left to my own devices. i had my doula for both births and my OB was very hands off and happy to let me labour "normally".

goodluck