Hi all, my wife's water broke last night at 12:30am, which was about 22 hours ago. The hospital seemed keen to have her take an inducer to bring on labour if it had not started by 24 hours, however I do not want to do that. being that she is first time mum she is scared and would likely do what ever they said but I am not such a walk over ......

I want to know if there is any sound medical reason to induce after 24 hours of broken water as I have read about lots of risks in taking the induction medication to both wife and baby. I know about infection however if we are managing that, I do not see a problem waiting 48 hours.....

Any advice? Much love (new papa to be )