I had to be induced because i was 9 days over and there was very little fluid around the baby. My contractions started at 1am and increased really quickly at 4am there was really no break in between them, I had no sleep because the lady in the bed next to me snored all night. At 6 they took me to the birthing suite and I had a shower, by 6:30 I couldnt talk or function I was exhausted, they checked how far dilated i was at 7am and I was 2cm. I ended up having an epidural after that and had to stay on the bed to be monitored I did not mind this at all I was really relaxed after this and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, my husband and I had some great conversations. I could feel the contractions but there was no pain. At 11am they checked how far dilated I was because the baby was in distress and they said I might need a c section. When they checked the babies head was right there and they told me to start pushing. 9 mins later she was born. I could not feel when to push because I was so overwealmed that my baby was going to be born so the nurses felt my belly for the contractions and told me when to push. I had to have an episiotomy because they had to get her out fast, but didnt feel any stitching up coz of epidural.
In my honest opinion I would do it again tomorrow. It does not matter how your baby is born as long as they are safe and well.
I did not feel the needle go in I just remember feeling **** then unreal.
Like I said I really enjoyed my birth and I dont care what people think of me for having drugs in labour. As far as we can tell Georgia had no side effects from the epidural.
It is not for everyone and there are risks involved which will be explained to you anyway. Just go in there well researched and you will know at the time.
I hope it all goes well.