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I havent been induced either, but I did have my membranes stripped very close to my due date. It definitely helped things get started even though I ended up delivering 5 days late. I think there are some more natural things you can do at home like reflexology and nipple stimulation. This is my third pregnancy and as someone who wants to go as natural as possible I totally understand your anxiety and concern. There are still options I would say though, try natural stuff at home first and ask about having membranes stripped. It is rather uncomfortable but a step you can take that might prevent a full on induction. Good luck and Congrats! Either way you are gonna have a beautiful babe in a couple weeks.

There are plenty of reason why most OBs don't like going pass 41 weeks. With both of my previous babes I was induced. #1 was 2 weeks pass due she was 9 lbs 10oz and she ingested lots of meconium and was having a hard time breathing for the first 30 minutes of her life. #2 was induced at 40 weeks to prevent what happened with #1 from happening again. I was already in labor by the time I got to the hospital and they went ahead with the induction. DS was 7lbs 15 oz with umbilical cord wrapped around his neck but he did great right after. The positive side about induction is that you don't get sent home for being in the beginning phase of your labor. Maybe you could ask for your mocous plug to be removed by your OB, that's a more natural way of getting labor started. I'm just not sure of the success rate though. My OB did that for my 2nd one and I started having contractions on my way home to get my hospital bag. Goodluck... I'm looking forward to seeing your baby's pic soon.

I did not say I was being induced now, I said it was a possibility since nothing has started happening yet and since first time mom's tend to go past their projected due dates. And since I was planning an all natural birth, this was upsetting to me and I was looking for opinions and experiences from people who HAVE been induced. My OB does not like going past 41 weeks so that's when my induction would be scheduled.

I have never been induced ( sorry I'm not more of a help) but I do have a question ...why are you being induced right now? Full term is 40 weeks and most places will have you go to 42 before inducing..