I was induced 3 days before my EDD and I went vaginally with an EPI. I had a great experience, and would do it again! Everyone is different. I asked questions about it on here as well, and got very mixed opinions, some going all out if you know what I mean. Honestly, it should be between you and your doc, if he feels it is ok...then trust him. That's what happened to me. I was 3 cent and 80% effaced on my own, otherwise he wouldn't have done it! Good luck!!!