Is it true that labor lasts longer if you have to be induced?

I've never heard that. ..I was induced, 4 hrs from breaking my water and having baby. ..

@mommaz, really?? i havent dilated at all and I'm 40 weeks and 4 days...they're supposed to induce me Monday

yes, girl. bless your heart! 40+4!! You're the real MVP! I cannot wait to take a deep breaths without feeling faint. lol is this your first?

@mommaz, lol yes it is 😩😩 and the anticipation is real. had u dilated before they induced u?

oh girl, you got this! It was my first too. I was only 1cm and 70% effaced. Are you dilated? Do you wanna try natural, epidural or just something to take the edge off?

@mommaz, I said I was going to try really hard to do it natural lol

lol you can definitely do it! believe in yourself. I made a Playlist of all the music that relaxed me- Bob Marley, temptations, anything! I tuned in to the music, moved around , and kept thinking "our bodies are meant for this" lol

@mommaz, thank u so much!! I think right nw it's my nerves starting to get to me

do you have a support team that will be with you??

my induced labor went faster than my natural one

@mommaz, my boyfriend and both of our families and friends have been great support....as far as in the room with me- think I only want him and my mom lol

@txkitten83, yay! I'm hoping mine goes quickly

how long was your natural labor? @txkitten83

that's perfect @bnicole22 they can tag team. Show them things NOW that help ease your pain before you get induced. Then when Monday comes around they can both be hands on instead of you trying to coach them through how to help you. You'll be great! I can't wait to see your precious baby and hear how awesome you pulled through 😊 stay positive !

natural was 9 hours induced was almost 7 @mommaz

I was induced with the pill 2hrs later my water broke and I was put on pitocine and was in labor for 12 hrs. I think every woman is different :)