Hi Laura
You did not say what your BP was or what your baby’s heart rate was.
With an induction there is always the chance of further intervention, spinal, vacuum, forceps and even C/S.
There are 3 main ways of induction.
Breaking your waters.
Can bring on labour
Labour can be more painful
Chance of foetal distress
Chance of cord prolapse if done by an inexperienced person
May lead to C/S if you do not go into labour soon after it is done
Prostin Gel
A Gel placed close to your cervix.
Can ripen the cervix and thus bring on labour
Contractions may be more painful
Can lead to hypertonic uterus (contractions that do not stop) and this can cause your uterus to rupture.
Syntocinon Drip
A needle is put in your arm and ou are connected to a drip into which syntocinin is added.
Contractions are much more painful
Can cause uterine rupture
Most hospital insist on constant FHR
May lead to a spinal, vacuum, forceps, C/S
If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them
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