Hey Poppyfairy.. I just wanted to pop in a tell you that my Mum was induced with both my brother and I and she had us naturally... I believe there are a couple of different cerix ripening gels and it is recommended to have the removeable type (On a string I think kind've like a tampon) so that if the contractions get too strong straight up they have some control... Ask them to increase the dose of the oxytocin substitute in the lowest possible amounts as well to try and control the strength of the initial contractions... If you are being induced try to avoid artificial rupture of your membranes as keeping them intact will protect the baby and yourself from strong contractions for as long as possible ... Best info I can give is try to get a hold of the book "the thinking womans guide to a better birth" by Henci Goer... Has some great info on inductions and what is necessary during them... Good luck Hun... I hope it doesn't come down to that...
Dee

Hi to everyone else... Merry Christmas...