I was induced with both my babies due to being overdue. My first went for 12 hours and I had an epi - no tearing and no intervention (forceps etc). My second went for 2 hrs this time no drugs, no tearing and no intervention.

Because it is all I know, I would be induced again. I didnt really have any problems. If I wanted to get up and move around they just unhooked the monitor (pain in the bum on their part, care factor zero on mine!) I would however prefer to go naturally and definately no drugs again, but I am not against induction or epidural.

In saying all that though, every person is different and will cope differently with different interventions.

I also think it would be unwise to be induced before your due date, especially being a first time mum you are more likely to go past due anyway. Just think to yourself - my pregnancy wont go on forever so I will get to meet my baby - just not sure when.