Induction

I have been told by my consultant that they will recommend induction due to my GD, some point between 38-39 weeks, maybe earlier depending how big the baby is measuring later on. I need to read up on it but can anyone share their experiences? How were you induced, length of labour etc. good or bad so I can prepare myself 😊

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When are you due? I'm in the same boat and due on the 8th so 28 weeks is Christmas day, obviously no induction happening then 🤣

@Adele I'm due 1 day after you and I'm the same boat. However they said with induction you can usually pick the date somewhat. My birthday is next to Xmas and they told me I can opt for a different day 😁

@Adele I’m due 4th Jan so really anywhere from 21st to 3rd Jan. I don’t know if this is true but I’m sure I heard they try and avoid you going into hospital on Christmas 😆 I hope we get to choose the date as I’d feel so bad if it ended up being on Christmas Day!

I don't think they do anything elective on Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day and same again for New Years but then there's also the weekend and they don't normally do anything elective at my hospital then either 🙈 so confused about when they'll want me in but baby is already really big so I don't think they want to wait until the 39th week! Let's keep each other updated when we hear anything ladies 😊

@Adele hmm that makes it a bit awkward 🙈 they told me today they won’t book it until my last scan which is at 35 weeks so will have to wait and see!

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