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kspies
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Should I worry?
kspies
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Hi ladies! I've been lurking on TB for months, and this board is one of the nicest!
We're planning a natural birth in the hospital, and I'm getting nervous about it. We've chosen the most natural-friendly hospital, and I think my OB is a great doctor. She has been as positive as can be expected about our Bradley birth plan. but I'm starting to see some signs that she might not be as open-minded as I'd hoped. For one, she has commented after my last two internals that I had the "green light to try" for a vaginal birth since my pelvis appeared normal. I'm relatively petite but very healthy, fit and low-risk, and wasn't really expecting her to make a judgment about whether I was capable of delivering a child. I'm just worried that the slightest stall or hiccup is going to be met with "well, we tried our best" and start the string of interventions, since she seems to think my body needs permission to give birth.
H thinks I'm reading too much into it. Maybe they say that to everybody. But I also found out yesterday that I'm GBS+, so she said I need to go to the hospital when the BOW breaks, which could also increase the likelihood of interventions. I guess I'm just realizing the inevitable--that you don't have as much control over your birth as you would like--while hoping to maintain some autonomy and dignity in the process. Any thoughts or advice?
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Re: Should I worry?
Your H may be right and it may be something routine that your Dr tells patients but if it made you uncomfortable or question the doc, try talking to them at your next appt about what you want for your birth and this issue specifically.
As for the GBS, they normally want you to go in I believe within an hour of your BOW breaking so they can start anti-biotics since they have to do 2 rounds with a few hours in between.
Stick to going natural. Dont really know how petite u are but I am also petite and had same comments from 1 OB cos was a group. I wasnt GBS+ but my water broke at home and to avoid infection, was given antibio after 14hrs. was totally dissapointed and then stuck at 2 cm so had to get pitocin. 1 Ob who I dislike made rude comment about "well, u better get pitocin otherwise I'll be doing C-Sec" I told her in her Face to Get the hell out and didnt want her as my OBYN and want someone else
Got Ob I loved, TIP - Since Im petite, doula thot reason for taking long maybe LO head was kinda big (yes it was big since DH has a big head - ouch) to narrow my pelvis and what really helped her coming down & increase dilation was - Lunges, Squats and Pelvic rock on my birth ball. Another Tip- Take frequent bathroom breaks to get off the monitor and pitocin(if u get one). The nurses knew I was going natural regardless, so they did leave me for 1-2 hrs off d monitor and bathroom breaks. I had to drag pitocin iron or wutever its called and monitor to side dats free and did my lunges.
Sorry TMI. I dint have contorl over how birth was and getting pitocin. However we do have control over how birthing environment should be. Make sure u give birth plan to nurses once u step into maternity ward and be nice to them.
http://www.jakeala.etsy.com
There was a post about GBS on here a few days ago, I think it's still on the first page? There's all kinds of links about if you're GBS+...only 10% of women have their water break before labor, so you can labor at home for awhile if it doesn't. Also, GBS+ is a good reason to refuse internals during labor, bc you don't want to have your water accidently ruptured, or introduce more germs or anything.
As for your doctor, will she be the one at the hospital when you show up? It's never too late to switch providers, though I'm not sure if that's something you want to pursue. I guess just have your DH be very very aware of what's going on when you get to the hospital, and to be able to say no on your behalf when you're in labor. Good luck, that sucks you're finding out so late she's not as supportive as you hoped...
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
I am right there with you.. I have been very worried about my choice for a natural birth in a hospital since my OB, once seemed on board with my choices, now keeps talking about wanting to induce even though I am not even late yet. PP gave good advice, stick to your guns and fight for what you want. Just remember you are totally able to give birth to this baby! Believe in your bodies ability and make sure your DH is aware and on board with what you want from your birth experience. I would also suggest making a birth plan, even if it's just for DH to have so he can help you with the staff when questions come up. This is the link to the site I used, made it easier.
https://pregnancyandbaby.sheknows.com/pregnancy/baby/Birth-plan-creator-241.htm
Also if you have time I would suggest reading Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. I haven't made it all the way through yet, myself. But the birth stories helped me believe that this is truly something our bodies are meant to do, petite or not. I wish you all the best!