Hi Hollye,

Thought I would let you, I have been induced with all 3 of mine.

Number 1. PRe e at 38 weeks

Had gel, arm then drip laboured for 17 1/2 hours. Was monitored on and off, allowed to walk around, shower, pee naturally. Even had epi and refused catheter as still could pee on own. Once had epi was then on bed for the rest of labour.

Number 2, Pre e at 39 weeks

Gel, ARM allowed time for contractions to start didn't work. Drip labour was 3 hr 45min, again allowed shower periodic monitoring. Used pethadine and gas.

Number 3, post dates 11 days.

ARM, then given 2 hours to see if labour would start, but no then drip, continouse monitoring but was allowed to walk around attached to monitor. Could of had a shower but didnt want one. Moved where ever i liked in the birht suite.


I was never given a time limit, as long as was progressing and bp was stable they said they would see how i would go with each one.

Pain wise can't say never had natural, my first was worse as didn't move around as much. All I can say is make sure you can stay upright as much as possible to speed it up.

Hope this helps you out.