Early labor/contractions before RCS

dfoley1111

I ended up having to have an unplanned CS with DS at 37.5 weeks. DH & I are considering having a LO #2. If I choose a RCS scheduled at 39 weeks or later, what happens if I go into labor before? Do contractions need to be at a certain point before you are admitted to the hospital or do you go as soon as contractions start?

racheldj423

I'm glad you're asking this question--I was wondering the same thing!  I'm assuming you just go in when your water breaks and they have an emergency c-section or attempt a VBAC (if you are a good candidate and the hospital you're at allows it)? 

lil_jen051708

My water broke before my scheduled c/s my first child and he was breech. I called my OB ER line and they said to come in ASAP! It was 1 am so I packed up and we headed out to the ER. They tested my fluid to make sure it was my water and then called my OB to do my c/s. It happened really quickly and before I knew it, we were in the OR having a baby! I'm not sure about contractions alone but if your water breaks you need to head in ASAP!

tawillers

If your water breaks, you go to the hospital.  No questions.

If you are having contractions, time them.  When they become consistent, call your doctor and s/he will let you know what to do.