C section or induction?

I think it’s all down to the individual. Everyone has different experiences. I’ve opted for an induction on Thursday and hoping it doesn’t turn in to a c section

I’m a first time mum so have no experience of birth, but I’ve personally opted for induction rather than planned c-section. In my head, it still gives me the chance to try a natural labour which would be my preference, but equally at the same time staying realistic that induction can lead to a higher rate of intervention and potential emergency section. My baby needs to be delivered at 38 weeks due to static growth and C-section wasn’t even offered - I think medically they would always try to recommend induction however of course it ultimately is your birth so you can advocate for what you feel is best for you and your baby x

I was induced with my first and had a really positive induction story, but from speaking to friends I believe that a lot of induction experiences don't always go to plan, I think it's down to baby not being ready and then it ends in a section. My friend has just had her first baby and opted for the section instead of induction. X

I chose C Section over an offer of induction purely because I feel like a lot of Inductions end in c sections xx

I was induced with my first and it was a super positive experience. Ive just had a section with my second after a failed induction and the surgery itself was absolutely fine but the recovery is a lot harder after a section. I would personally choose to try an induction again given a choice next time (there isn’t going to be a next time but if there wasn’t😂) xx

Personally I’m having a c-section at 41+2 if baby hasn’t come before that. I have been offered induction but I had a failed induction that ended in emergency c-section before and it wasn’t a pleasant few days x

In my area, there's a lot of failed inductions. 65% failure rate. So personally I would prefer a section which a statistic so high ending in a section. Unfortunately my hospital has very very few consultants that would sign off on an elective section so most people are forced into an induction anyway. Usually a lot earlier than they are meant to be causing more complications.

I had a positive induction with my first at 39 weeks with just 1 pessary, so opting for another induction tomorrow due to medical reasons. Praying everything goes to plan as il only be 38 weeks this time

@Kaylee this is so wrong :(

It's not an easy decision as you just dont know how your body will respond. I had a bad experience with induction but I've spoken to lots of people who have had a good experience and been able to give birth naturally without complications. Lots of pros and cons to both. Some people try to avoid c-section if they want to have a lot more pregnancies after. And c-section is usually a longer recovery. Good luck deciding, there's no wrong answer. X

@Natalie I had no clue how bad my hospital was up until a few weeks ago. I got forced into an induction after saying a very clear no so have spent the last week trying to make a complaint. Turns out the hospital rarely lets healthy pregnancies go past 40 weeks!!!

I was induced with my first as waters broke but labour didn't start and after 4 days ended in emergency c section! I've just had an elective and it was the best decision I made! I didn't want to have to go through the prolonged labour only to end up with a csection anyway

11 out of my last 12 friends who have been induced have ended up having emergency c sections after 40+ hours of stressful induced labour and cascading interventions. In contrast only one of those who went into labour totally naturally ended up with a c section due to meconium in the waters. If I go into labour naturally I’d LOVE a vaginal birth but I’ve refused induction and have a planned caesarean which I just think is safer and less stressful for baby - I have a couple of risk factors like IUGR which mean it would be an early induction and an even higher risk of failure. Still lots of positive induction stories from people on here so I’m just explaining my own reasoning and I also think the later in your term it gets, the higher likelihood of success. I’d maybe still consider one at 42 weeks and/or if it wasn’t my first child.

My scheduled c section turned into an emergency c section which naively didn’t even occur to me could happen. My pregnancy was high risk throughout which is why I opted for the scheduled C, it all depends on your reasonings for either.

I was induced for my first baby and ended up with an emergency c section. My recovery was really tough. I've just had an elective section and it was so nice that it makes me sad my first one wasn't the same. It was so relaxed and the recovery was so much quicker and easier.

My first ended in an emergency c-section after a failed and long winded induction after my waters broke but only made it to 4cm after 15hrs 🙃 for this reason I'm having an elective with my 2nd - Not allowed to be induced this time round and so glad, for me the induction was horrible and traumatising - Like others have said baby wasn't ready xx

Due to medical reasons, I’ve opted for c section. It’s all individual and not a right or wrong way just what is best for baby and you. Due to size of baby, I would need to have an induction or c section and I feel more comfortable with planned c section. For me, it takes the risk down of complications first baby