Home birth two weeks overdue Videos

Thanks so much Emma, it's nice to hear from another mum who's had to be induced a few times. I know most people wouldn't chose induction as a first option but lots of times we don't actually get the choice due to medical reasons. I think I have to accept that and not obsess about having 'the perfect, natural labour'. The most important thing is having a healthy baby and I've had such good care this pregnancy that I have faith in all the doctors/midwives and believe it'll all be ok. I'm being induced on Saturday now so hopefully by sunday I'll have some happy news! Good luck with your next wee one and keep me updated xx

+Lauren Hampshire: Chatty Mum You're welcome. I'll be thinking about you.

Thanks Michael

Thanks lovely. Yes I'm trying to say that exact thing to myself 'she WILL be here'. I met the consultant today and I'm being induced on Saturday so I know I'll be meeting her by the end of the weekend which is exciting and means I only have another 3 or 4 days to wait. Xx

Thanks Hun, I'm feeling much more positive today and was offered induction on Friday but am waiting until Saturday to give my body one more day to possibly go into labour. Im trying to believe that I can do it!! But if not at least I should have my little lady with me by sunday x

The general consensus I've had is that induction results in a much more intense labour, and so it's arguably more painful. Doctors have also said a higher percentage of mothers who have an induction result in a c-section. So I guess we'll just see what happens! I'm 32+2 at the moment so still plenty time to work it all out!

Thank you Kim and good luck to you too. It's so hard to know the right thing to do. I guess we've just got to trust the medical professionals and know they're doing the right thing for us. I know so many people who have been induced and it's usually it's very straightforward, I think I just had an unusually bad experience which has affected me a bit but I truly believe it'll be different this time. How many more weeks do you have left? Xx

Thanks honey, yep being overdue can be frustrating but I saw the consultant today and am being induced on Saturday so I now know I'll have my baby by the end of the weekend which is exciting. I know she'll be worth the wait anyway! X