Usually for first child would exceed EDD but subject to body. My two kids both exceeded EDD despite 3 cm dilating. I was given a week and a day to see if there's progress, however nothing changes. Therefore my first was induced, but not my second. Induced can be much more painful and if you are not dilating well enough, it can be hours of labours and if it is too long, it may ended up with c section. However, as mentioned before it all depends on our body reacting to what's given. Whether not it works.
i was induced(cervidil) at 39 weeks due to gestational diabetes. i was in labour for 28 hours and it was a very long labour. i almost ended up having a c-section because dilation was quite slow. i had my baby the next day after i got admitted for induction. it all depends on the baby and how your body reacts to it. do not worry too much and just go with the flow, okay?
FTM, I was induced due to low fluid (baby was overdue but gynae allowed me to wait). It really depends on individual whether inducing works for you or not. My entire process till labour took 6 hours. (I only learnt about needing to go under ecsect if all 3 pills don’t react well😅)
Do u hv any updates? Same situation as u.. just can't wait for obvious labour signs and finally be dilated