My DS was born at 39wks via induction, started with putting the tape on my cervix that started contractions straight away then 12hrs later was taken down and put on a monitor then the drip was started. i had a 22hr labour that went by text book induction labour with no complications. I didnt have pain relief either. was straight forward and my body did all the work on its own.
My DD was a spontanious labour at 41wks was 6hrs but a boring labour lol my contractions never regulated because the cord was wrapped around her neck so therefore i was going in and out of labour, i had my waters broken and she was born 36mins later. No pain releif
as far as pain goes - Labour without the drip is FAR MORE easy, the pain was alot less and i was able to move around.
I wouldnt worry too much about not getting to hospital in time, once you know your labour has started go in and you will be fine.
My personal oppinion after my 2 births is that a non induction is fair more comfy and less pain and less intense.
I def prefer a non induction labour but only on the comfy front.
Good luck and no matter which option you choose its what you want so will be the best for you.
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