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Name: BecH

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I have two boys aged 3 and 18 months and am 20 weeks pg with a little girl. I managed (just) to have a vaginal birth with my first son but ended up having emergency C-section with my second due. I have been advised by my Dr to have elective c-section this time because of the difficulty of my last births. I have been told that unless I go into labour naturally on or before 37 weeks it will be in the baby's best interests to have her by c-section. Having had both experiences I know which one I prefer (vaginal of course!) and would really love it if I could succeed in having a VBAC! Has anybody got any advice for me in terms of possibly helping labour start on or around 37 weeks without putting my baby at risk so I might avoid the c-section???? ↓

Name: michelle | Date: Nov 15th, 2005 2:16 PM

I think your best bet is to listen to your dr advise because that is what he went to shool for i know a girl who had vaginal birth and the baby got stuck in the birth canal and lost oxygen and when the baby was born the found out its seriously mentally impared. its not how you deliver its what is the safest for my child. good luck to you hope everything works out. Maybe ask if he will induce you at 37 weeks. ↑

Name: Trinni | Date: Nov 15th, 2005 2:36 PM

HI Bech,
I really think that if you want to try the VBAC then you should talk to your Dr. and let him know that this is what you want to do and maybe you two can make some kind of compromise. I did want to ask you what was the problem that you were struggling with that you hd to get a c-section, and what ever choice you make just make sure the well fair oof your lil girl is #1 priority. ↑

Name: jess | Date: Nov 15th, 2005 2:38 PM

i agree that natural would be the best way to go. no one likes to get cut wide open!! ↑

Name: BecH | Date: Nov 16th, 2005 5:56 AM

Thanks guys for your advice - I really appreciate your input! The reason why I don't want to go down the C-section path again is the recovery time! I will have a 3 year old an almost 2 year old and a newborn and my husband isn't able to take much time off work so its up to me to get up and get on with it asap! I know in myself that it is best to listen to the Dr and I am fully prepared to book myself in for the c-section (Dr not able to induce apparently because of possible uterus rupture from syntocinin drug!) but if I went into labour just before the date I'm scheduled to have the surgery he will allow me to progress as normal and just keep an eye on me...!! I wanted to know if there might be any suggestions as to how I might "encourage" this little girl out of hiding before I have to book into the hospital..! Sorry guys, know this is a long-winded message! Thanks again! ↑