I think I have had every type of medical induction there is! 3 lots of gels, AROM, syntocin and even a foley catheter. I think that every womans body reacts differently. My first ended up with a c section after 3 lots of gels and 2 days of labour at 38 weeks for terrible liver functions. 2nd I had two induction attempts with foleys, AROM and then 22 hours of syntocin at 42 weeks BUT i got my VBAC from it so couldn't have been happier!. My advice would be to be open to pain relief as syntocin really ramps up the contractions, don't let them put a time limit on you. I even went home for 2 days in between my induction attempts! Be prepared to have a few tubes coming from you here and there and number one! DON"T FEEL GUILTY FOR ASKING FOR AN INDUCTION! I did with my 2nd, I just made sure I didn't feel rushed and the staff understood and were lovely. best of luck. Will be thinking of you!
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Last edited by Me+him+bub; December 15th, 2011 at 09:16 AM.
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