I'm sorry if I alarmed you with all that, and sometimes there are no other options but to go down that path kwim? And that's fine . If you already are a few cm's dilated and baby is properly engaged and in the best position for birth then you probably wont have any trouble or even need any further intervention after having the waters broken. But I feel like sometimes women get a bum steer from well meaning friends and medical professionals. The worst thing is once you're waters are broken you are basically committed to having the baby - you can't change your mind and go home and wait another few days.

It just isn't something I personally would do, having had the benefit of hindsight I suppose.