Successful Induction tips?

Question

I just found out I'll be induced between 38-39 weeks since I'm on insulin for gestational diabetes. My goal is to have a natural, unmedicated birth. I know inductions can be more painful and are more likely to result in c-section. Does anyone have any tips to help labor progress naturally after being induced?

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I have done everything and nothing's worked so far. Raspberry leaf tea, evening primrose oil, bouncing on the ball, sex, walking, nipple stimulation 😩 nothing happening. I'm due Friday. 
I'm hoping to have a sweep on weds could u ask for one?xx

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My first two babies were induced.  Both 4 hour labors with no pain medication.

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Honestly doctors say inductions end in c sections sometimes or can result in them because it's true but not everyone ones does! I have had an successful induction & it's been amazing to see what my body can do in that process. I am about to have a second one if I am dilated at all when she checks me this week on Friday, the day after I'm 37 weeks! So it's gonna be interesting.

All I can say is what do you want to know about an induction? I have a story I can share or just answer your concerns!
Feel free to ask away.

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I had a failed induction. I had a consultant appt and he looked at my bishop score and said I'd likely have a failed induction so c-section was better. I was happy with that. I went in two days later for a routine ctg and was told I had to stay in and be induced. It was my first baby and I didn't ask any questions, I agreed to everything. I got induced 4 days before my scheduled c-section and ended up with an emergency one. 
My first tip would be, get checked and ask about your bishop score and from that ask how likely is your induction to be successful or how likely is it that you'll end up with an emcs? 
Based on that, I would decide if I want to risk being induced or if I prefer to book a c-section. 
If you decide to be induced then I would go on google and read about inductions and what professionals recommend for a successful induction. Remember that knowledge is power, so the more you know from knowledgeable sources the more in control you can be of your choices and decisions you make. I think one thing you'll find anywhere is that labouring on a bed often makes for a very long labour and lack of progress. You'll see articles and such suggest you stay on your feet for as long as you can, lots of walking, squatting, exercises on yoga ball, etc. When women get induced baby gets continuous monitoring but this doesn't mean you have to be stuck to a bed. Good luckZ

Successful Induction tips?

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