Interesting article and links Kelly...quite right, information is power and it is great to have all facts on hand when you need to make a difficult decision. Also good to have other peoples experiences too. Great thread!
Amber, wishing all the best with whatever path you take.
Just thought I let you know that I have had inductions with all three of my babies. The first time with two lots of gel and waters broken (10days over) and the second with waters broken (10days over) and the third with waters broken and again over. Funnily enough my OB said while breaking my waters they were as tough as old boot leather
All healthy and delivered vaginally. I did have an epidural with all three as well.
My third was delivered with just me, with DH and OB and encouraging me to push and out she come with no forceps or suction.
I have not experienced going into labour naturally but from what I hear and read inductions are more intense and quicker and that has been my experience.
Good research doesn't lie so trust your instincts as I am aware and have read that inductions can have a high C section rate so use the information to make an informed decision, nothing scary about that..that has just not been my experience. Whether this was down to just good monitoring by my OB who knows. My GF also was induced (same OB) with a very small baby due to a non functioniong placenta and she also delivered vaginally and I believe these usually result in a C Section too.
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