Natural or induced labour? What would u choose?

[BunnyN]

I would love a natural labour this time. I went overdue last time, it was awful..I spent the whole labour strapped on a monitor and hooked up to a drip.

If induction is offered just make sure you understand and agree with the reasons. Some doctors are very induction happy and policies vary a lot from area to area. I was told I needed an induction but I didn't agree with their reasons so I turned it down. Of course there are sometimes good reasons for an induction.

 

[TORino]

I will be requesting an induction next time round if my baby grows bigger than the last one. Or certainly looking into the options seriously.

I had a big baby, well 9lb 2oz at full term and seeing as they can pack on up to 1lb a week at the end if the next one looks like being overdue.

I had complications with the birth where the baby got stuck on delivery and caused a shoulder dystocia (and 9 months of physio and a plagiocephaly) and a lifeless baby when they did get her out. I don't want to go through that again ever so if induction is a solution I will take it.

 

[BunnyN]

I will be requesting an induction next time round if my baby grows bigger than the last one. Or certainly looking into the options seriously.

I had a big baby, well 9lb 2oz at full term and seeing as they can pack on up to 1lb a week at the end if the next one looks like being overdue.

I had complications with the birth where the baby got stuck on delivery and caused a shoulder dystocia (and 9 months of physio and a plagiocephaly) and a lifeless baby when they did get her out. I don't want to go through that again ever so if induction is a solution I will take it.

I certainly see where you are coming from. Don't forget that induction is a risk factor for shoulder dystocia too though so the risks need to be weighed up.

 

[shell30984]

Just wanted to share my experience

I had my little boy, on the 2nd by natural labour! And it was a totally different experience, and so much better
He was 9 days early! Weighing 9lb1oz. My waters went at 1am and he was here by 39am, and I only had time for gas and air. The amazing part was that we were all back home by 7:30am!!!

So to answer my own question....I would choose natural labour
Thankyou to all that replied xx

 

[BunnyN]

Congratulations! I'm glad it went so well.

 

[Suze012]

Ive only had an induction before. But didn't like having to be strapped up to the monitors etc...

Really depends if you go naturally before your much overdue doesn't it

 

[Rachel80]

I was induced & it was fine! I had the tablet at 10.30pm, went on the drip & had epidural at 4.30am & had him at 2.30pm having slept from 4-9cm! I'd do it again in a heartbeat, no problems at all x

 

[Rachel80]

I've just seen you've had him, congrats! Wow & all so quick!! Lovely!!x