39 weeks and opting to induce at 39 + 5

Mixed feelings as the gynae of my choice is pro-induction. Baby is on the heavier side, currently at 3.2kg. I was originally looking for vaginal delivery with minimal intervention as much as possible other than epidural. I was told to prepare 8am the day before and the process starts from there. Delivery should commence the same evening, possibly into the night. Anyone with induction experience? How was your process? #firsttimemum

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I admitted at 11:50pm for induction. After the first pill is inserted, they will check for dilation in between. After my first contraction hits, I just used laughing gas all the way till epidural is given. Entire process for mine took 6 hours, I gave birth at 6am. I would say with the help of pain reliefs, my entire induction birth process was pretty smooth and painless.

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Were you already dilated before induction? Or if baby’s head had dropped down already?