**I first posted this in the VBAC board, but decided to repost here because it seems more active** Thanks!
Hello - I'm due mid-May with baby #2. Baby #1 was born via C-Section because she was breech. I am planning a hospital VBAC with a midwife group. Today at my midwife appointment, I was told again that because its a VBAC, CFM is required, as well as IV access. This particular midwife said no exceptions. Another midwife in the practice told me they could be a somewhat flexible. With this type of CFM, I can only move within a small area and no water at all. So - I guess my question is - how limiting is this? Does anyone have advice on how to best handle labor with these restrictions? My general plan is to avoid epidural for as long as possible (as well as most other interventions), although I am fine with having an epi towards the end if I want one. I'm trying not to get bummed about this but I hate what seems like completely arbitrary restrictions. I'm open to all suggestions as to how to make this work (except looking for different care providers). Thank you!
ugh - i don't have any advice but i would give some push back... it seems really excessive and not helpful towards your goal. Ask if it's the hospital policy?
I would look into other options near you if possible. All if the hospitals near me require cfm for vbac but all of them have telemetry units to be portable and can be submerged. It's never too late to switch! Maybe contact your local ICAN chapter for options?
I'm assuming you've asked about telemetry/wireless units? How many MWs are in your practice - can you time your entrance w the MW who is more flexible?
With my first VBAC, my MW stressed that I stayed home until I was pretty far along and very much in active labor. I would def stay out of the hospital as long as you can. There are women who take a lot of "bathroom breaks" to escape CFM as well. Good luck!
Re: continuous fetal monitoring for VBAC...
With my first VBAC, my MW stressed that I stayed home until I was pretty far along and very much in active labor. I would def stay out of the hospital as long as you can. There are women who take a lot of "bathroom breaks" to escape CFM as well. Good luck!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)