I was supposedly induced at 40 weeks 1 day but was rejected upon arriving at delivery suite due to priority cases given ahead. So I had to wait after lunch, but instead of delivery suite, I got normal bed to rest till after midnight then I go delivery suite (because it was available)
However, my 39 weeks and 40 weeks check up, they did check my cervix and I am 3cm dilate. This is my second born and I am experiencing the same as first born. But both at different hospital.
As far as I know they will induced then after obeservation, hours later than they will break waterbag. They will then check your cervix progress as well as contractions.
Induced will be much more painful than natural contractions. Therefore if you feel extreme pain you can use other medical assistance. However, this is subject to how your body react to all the medical assistance like epidural, gas, etc.
Always have other birth plan method in mine besides vaginal birth as first choice. Like assisted delivery method like forceps, vacuum assisted and last option c section.
While I understand it is first time, we want it smooth and easy, it can be tiring with induced and you are not progressing. Both pregnancy I have all birth plan in my head beside vaginal birth.
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