Great thread...Thanks Sarah for starting it
I'm at a cross roads - I had severe PE with
DD, she was born at 31+4 with a low birth weight of 1180 grams (misdiagnosed from GP - don't even go there grrr). I had an emergency
c/s with her - and no regrets, it was the best thing that needed to happen for
DD and myself. I hadn't really researched anything about labour / birth options at that stage as I figured I had some 8 wks or so up my sleeve
, so I didn't have any preferences and was not aware of pro's / cons of each and every option. I'm lucky I've had no bonding issues with her.
Now I'm 35 wks with our
DS. So yay I've hit the 35 wk mark! As I 'know where the goal posts are for a
c/s' I was going to go down the elective
c/s line - until my
OB started saying go the VBAC - he's a BIG supporter of it.
The hospital midwifes say they wouldn't leave me labouring too long if there was no progress, but then the fear of a rupture (I would be the 0.05 - 1%
Just my (un)luck) - which would probably end up in not being able to have anymore babies really concerns me. Then I read the stats that say if an induction is needed it reduces the chances of a successful VBAC by 50%...BUT the main thing is I want my
DS with me in post op, and to stay with me from then onwards (assuming no health issues).
Maz - I can't believe your Mum said that. Grrr.
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