At 38 weeks I was told I was going to be induced due to my blood pressure, luckily early hours of the next morning at 38+1 my waters went naturally. I got to the hospital that morning and checked over and told I needed to go on the drip as my contractions were not strong enough without it and my blood pressure was too high to leave it.
Although there are horror stories associated with being induced due to the increased pain/length of labour, the course with Kerry prepared me to expect the unexpected and therefore I wasn’t terrified or anxious at the thought of having to be put on the drip and just went with it and remained calm. The contractions were intense but as I experienced each one my partner kept reminding me to relax and use the techniques Kerry taught us which really helped.
From being induced at 10.30am, fortunately I was fully dilated by 15.30 and my baby girl arrived at 17.13hrs. I’m so glad we did the course with Kerry prior as it definitely put me at ease and instilled confidence in me that no matter what happens, I can do it. It was also very beneficial for my partner as he understood each part of my labour and was reminding me to relax at times where he could see I was too tense.
Thanks again Kerry x
