Once the amniotic sac is open, your baby could be at risk of infection, so he will need to be delivered within 24 hours. This procedure therefore commits you to labour and, if labour doesn't progress on its own or with some of the other interventions, you will need a caesarean delivery . Syntocin can cause strong contractions and put the baby under stress, so continuous electronic monitoring is necessary. You will usually have to lie flat or sit while being monitored and, as you are encumbered with the drip as well, you are less likely to be able to move around freely during labour. However, some hospitals offer telemetry, which would enable you to walk around during the process.
Many women say that the contractions brought on by syntocin are more painful than natural ones.
It will help if you discuss your options for pain relief in advance so that you feel better able to cope. Fact-checked by the BabyCentre Editorial Team and approved by our Medical Advisory Board . I was happy to be having my baby but the experience was not a pleasant one. I was induced because my baby was not thriving in my uterus. My contractions were very strong and I was in labour for 29 hours.