I chose an induction for dd3 because we had a longish trip to the hospital (1 1/2 hours) and my labours are quite gentle and then "bang!" at the end before anyone really knows what's happening.

I was very ready for the induction - the OB did a stretch and sweep the night before, and when they broke my waters I was already 4cm the next morning. They only used a tiny bit of drug for the induction and the labour was pretty much pain free.

But of course, different women will respond differently to induction. Will you call an ambulance as soon as labour starts, rather than risk a car trip?