Can I still have a water birth if I am induced?
I'm due to be induced on Wed (10 days overdue) but have suddenly wondered if this will affect my chance of having a water birth? The sweeps I have had haven't worked as apparently they can;t even reach the neck of my womb - does this make water birth very unlikely?
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I would check with your midwife but as I understand it may well affect the possibility of a water birth. If you have been induced they like to keep you on a monitor for the baby's heartbeat.
I wanted to be able to move about freely when in labour and give birth however I felt comfortable but as I was induced I ended up having to stay on a bed being monitored although at first they allowed me to stay mobile.
Ring your community midwives tomorrow and speak to them about it, i am sure they would be able to give you better advice.
Good luck with your induction, hope it goes well.
Corinna x
I had planned to have a home birth and spend most of my labour in the bath but also had to be induced. I tried having a bath in the hosp but found my tens machine more effective for the pain.
I wasn't dissapointed that I didn't get my home brth as I was just so pleased to have my baby in my arms.
I'm being induced on Weds too so we might have lo's on same day - good luck!