My fellow Australians?

Question

Are any of you just as shocked as me to know how early some other countries' doctors are willing to induce?

Or is is just my area?

Where I live (near Melbourne, Victoria) A doctor won't even think about a possible induction, until you are at the very LEAST 41 weeks, and even then it has to be a pretty important reason!

(Not having a go at people getting induced early, just asking if it was just my area or not that doesn't do it so early)

I think my midwife would laugh in my face if I said I wanted an early induction, due to being uncomfortable!

Answer 1

im glad i was not the only one to think exactly that whilst reading a question earlier....thankfully the longest i have gone over was a few days but from i have heard from many people, i would prefer the discomft for the benefit of a natural birth...

Answer 2

I live in Ballarat and when i ask about being induced due to the fact we where offered a great job in SA  and we where meant to start the day we are due we where told that they wouldn't unless there was medical reasons. I was told that private was the some. Interesting what Charlie has said.    

Answer 3

im sorry but your incorrect. i live in melbourne and my obstetrician would induce or even give me elective c section if i wanted at 38.5 weeks. if your in the private hospitals they WILL. thats why i didnt want midwives!! you have more choice after all its your body.,