Asking to be induced.

[Trillian]

Hmmm, it could be very tricky to just ask for an induction if there is no medical reason for it. Even in public hospitals you might find someone who is sympathetic to your cause but some Dr's just wont do one if it isn't necessary. There is an article on the main site about natural induction methods that you could get seom tips from to help mother nature do her thing.

Another thing to consider is if they do an induction and your body is not quite ready for it, you start to slide down the path of further intervention which could end up in c/s (not saying that this will happen, but it is something that needs to be taken into consideration) and if that happens you will need a lot more support for longer as you can't drive, lift heavy objects etc for a certain time afterwards.

Also, you should come and join us in the September Belly Buddies thread - we're a great bunch of girls and we'd love to have you join in and wait out the last few weeks with us.

ETA - here is the link to the natural induction methods article - https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/...uction-methods

Also, I didn't want to sound like I was trying to talk you out of it, but you will possibly face a battle asking to do it and there are a lot of things that need to be taken into consideration - but you will make the right choice for you.