I was induced at 38 weeks and 3 days due to blood pressure issues and issues associated with my diabetes. While my obs and I were aiming for a natural, non-induced labour, it was something that needed to be done. I was very apprehensive about it, however my obs was fantastic. The whole experience was a lot better than I had expected - but I am sure that was due to my obs trying to make the labour as 'natural' as it could possibly be given the circumstances.
I had the prostoglandin gel initially on Thursday night, then they let me sleep. I got checked on Friday morning, more gel was applied and another check on Friday afternoon, then again on Friday night - no more gel was applied at the afternoon or evening checks. On Saturday morning, at 6.15am, I got my waters broken and then we waited. The drip was inserted, but from what I could tell, the dosage was kept fairly low the whole time. My dilation went along nicely, my contractions did come in hard and fast, however it was not anymore painful than I was expecting. This being said, I do have a fairly high pain tolerance, so I don't know if that made any difference. DS was born at 4.31pm.
Although I was initially apprehensive about the induction, I was happy that it was done and was pleased with the way it went. I do think, however, that it was a better experience than I expected because my obs was fantastic. She didn't rush the whole process more than necessary.
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That's probably the most laid back induction I've ever heard about. I'm glad your ob tried to imitate a natural pace a bit.
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