Birth after induction
After induced labour
If you had a vaginal birth
birth (over 500mls called a postpartum haemorrhage) if you are induced. It may be associated with the amount of hormone drip (oxytocin) you receive during labour.
There is little or no difference in the ability of women to breastfeed at discharge following induction compared to those who spontaneously labour. Please see the vaginal birth core information set for more information.
Following induction, there is no significant difference in experiencing severe perineal trauma (damage to the area between vagina and anus called third- or fourth-degree tear) between women who had induction and those who did not. The chance of this happening is higher if you have an instrumental birth.
If you had a caesarean birth
If you have a caesarean birth your length of stay after birth may be longer. Please see the postnatal caesarean birth core information set for more postnatal information.
Satisfaction with birth experience
Currently in the UK, experiences of induction vary, some women report a positive experience and other report disappointment/dissatisfaction. This may be influenced by the reasons for the induction of labour which may include concerns with your or your baby’s health. Some women report disappointment at not going into labour spontaneously.