I was induced with my DD, who was 9 days past EDD. I was given a choice by the OBS on call (not my OBS - who was on holidays) as I had been in pre-labour for four days. I truly didn't believe that I could possibly continue to pre-labour for another 24 hrs or even longer, hence the reason for my choice for induction. (mind you I was trying to avoid induction) I had my waters broken and put on the drip. I continued to pre-labour for another 2.5 hrs before being 'in labour' (considered to be when you have 5 contractions every 10 minutes). Contractions were extremely intense, hard to breathe through and b/c I was induced, bubs & I were constantly being monitored so I was stuck on the birthing bed, which really bothered me.
I tried gas, which didn't really take the edge off the pain, but gave me something else to concentrate on rather than just the contractions. OBS suggested further pain relief as I was struggling with the contractions and I had an epidural, which in my opinion was the best thing for me to so. In the end I only became 6/7 cms dilated and the OBS suggested I have a c-sect b/c bubs was tired and becoming distressed and so was I. (OBS did give me the choice to continue to labour). After discussing same with my DH and sister, I chose to have a c-sect. Do I have any regrets, the answer is no. Whilst definately none of the above was in my 'plan' of how I thought I would labour or go into labour, I truly don't think I would have coped with another day or days of pre-labour. Do I think induction increased my chances of having a c-sect? I truly can't answer that but bubs was high and posterior, so chances are even if I went into spontaneous labour, that I may have ended up having to have one anyway.......
I suggest doing research, discussing with your OBS, midwives, partner etc.. and trusting your instincts.
Goodluck with your decision, it will be the right one for you and your bubs.