Hi I was after some advice..
This is my firsy baby I`ve been trying for many years.
I`m 42 with gestational diabeties so in the eyes of the hospital staff in a HIGH risk category.
I have my heart set on a natural birth, I`ve been doing hypno therapy and yoga to prepare for the birth .
Now I`ve been told my baby is 8.2 pounds and I`m 37 weeks so .... The doctors are extremely keen to induce me,
I`ve read some awful things about being induced and the high raate of women being induced then a few hours into the labour having a ceaser-due to the body not being ready to birth naturally.and the hormones given don`t prepare the body like the natural on set of birth.

any advice?
Merci and many thanks.

I'm so sorry you are having all this pressure, when you should be surrounded by love and support.
Induction for predicted baby weight has been shown to NOT lead to better results for mum or baby, just an increase in interventions and c sections.
Henci Goer has some great evidence based articles on the benefits and risks of various interventions during pregnancy.
Do you have support people who can be strong and help you to make your voice heard?
I would be asking the drs for information on the risks and benefits of any intervention they are offering, and the risks and benefits of waiting.

good luck