Hi Hollye! In a bit of a hurry, but will try and be quick!

I had to be induced because i had PE. My OB and i discussed it at length as i didn't want to be induced. (Lucky i did as my placenta was shutting down and my DD was not getting many nutrients. ) He was fine with me having ARM and walking the halls to see if anything would happen, but after 5 hours and no contractions i had syntocin.

If you have gels or ARM, you should be able to move around freely. If you have to have the syntocin drip then moving around is a little challenging, although you can still do it if they put the drip on a pole. (It has wheels)

Not sure about the bath, although i don't see why you wouldn't be able to if you only had ARM or gels..... i would guess not if you had an IV drip in. Could call and ask...


Pretty sure you only need a catheter if you have an epidural.

Not sure about a 'syntocin policy', but you could certainly phone the hossy and ask.

I can't really comment on whether or not it is more painful as i don't have anything to compare it to. But i have read other people's comments which go along the lines of it being more painful as it starts full on rather than working into it.

Best of luck love, you'll be holding your little girl before you know it! xxx