I was induced for pre eclampsia at 38 weeks

had the gel the monday evening at 6pm went home at 9pm.

Arrived hospital tuesday am ay 6-30am and had my water broken around 0730 and started on syntocinon drip straight after.

I laboured well till 3pm with gas and shower, then I need ed pain relief so i tryed pethidine followed by epidural.

At 2030 I thought i was obstructing and at 2100 OB confirmed that 1. i was obstructed at 9cm, 2 baby had not descended any further, was posterior and deflexed.

I went and had an emerg cs but it was a great experience and I would change nothing.

Yes I would have loved a natural pain relief free birth but it wasnt meant to be i tryed i went from 0730 till 1500 with mainly shower with occasional use of gas (didnt like it couldnt co ordinate breathing in and out on mouth pieace)

I was up 12 hrs later showered and bathed baby and walking around.

ood Luck