Can I asked to be induced before my due date?

I’m 39 weeks + 3 days my due date is 1st November and I’m in AGONY I have sciatica and just want baby out! 😭 I asked my midwife if she could do a membrane sweep but because my appointment as to be the day before my due date she won’t do it. I was induced with my first as she was 10 days overdue and I’m scared to go overdue again as they constantly go on about risk of SB and complications.

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Have you tried to go to triage and get a sweep there? Also tell them you are in a lot of pain

@Sha I spoke to triage today and they said I can go and speak to a doctor about induction or wait out for the midwife appointment

Honestly I believe once your 39 weeks you have every right to request to be induced.. I went till 41+6 weeks with my son and I refuse to do it again I’ll be 38 weeks tmr and I’m requesting a sweep at 40 weeks and an induction booking for at least 40+1 if it doesn’t work

Yeah I would do that. I was offered a sweep at 38 weeks and was told to go to triage to get it done. Good luck 🤞🏾

If they won't do it for you I highly recommend some yoga. I have awful sciatica and pregnancy made it even worse. I tried osteo and chiropractor and the thing that worked and got me through was some pre natal yoga!

That’s really good. Atleast you have options. Good luck with whatever you chose

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