Hi Guys,

My last birth was an induction.

This birth my OB has spoken about another induction BUT she is extremely willing to work with what I'd like.

I am playing with the idea of trying to labour on my own when my body is ready with close attention from my OB in the last few weeks.

BUT the pros for me for an induction - I can get an epidural before the pitocin is started......the cons of natural birth is my last labour was only 5 hours, I am 1.5 hours away from the hospital. I am worried that if I turn up and I am too far advanced, I miss the boat for pain relief and I am petrified of the pain......

SO my question is:

If you have had both, what were the major differences in labour and how much easier/harder was established labour when it happened on its own?

OH - and please, I don't want any negative scare tactics of why induction is so bad. I'd just love to hear of some personal experiences of those that have had both