40weeks

[alyssa96]

soo has anyone been 40weeks and still not dialated and had the cervical ripening and it work?

[LibraMum]

Got induced on night of my due date had cervadil & i dialated to a 4 with no real pain at all. Next morning dr broke my water & i got hooked up to pitocin & epidural all at once. It was my 1st and I was terrified of what contractions would feel like so i got it pretty soon

[Briana6212]

I was completely closed. I ended up being induced 10 days after my due date. They started with the pill that softens the cervix. Actually they only used half the first time and a couple hours later used the other half. I softened up and slowly started contractions. My doctor told me before hand that she wouldn't use petocin unless my contractions started slowing down or going away after the pill. Now I can't remember if I ended up needing petocin or not. A lots happened since then lol. Every pregnancy is different so the pill may work immediately for you. If you get induced there is no shame in getting an epidural, it could be all day before baby arrives and you may as well be comfy while your waiting. But of course that's all up to you:) good luck!