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Ideally how many centimeters should you wait to get an epi when doing a VBAC?  I was discussing with my doc on Monday and he suggested going as far as possible naturally to not stop the bodies natural process.  I only progressed to 5cm, didn't go any further with DD so in my mind I'd like to be at least 5-6 before getting it.  Is there a rule of thumb or suggestions?
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Re: VBAC Question

  • Cooper81Cooper81 member
    I'm interested as well, I only made it to 3 before I got my epi and I'm pretty sure that is what really stalled my labor and one of the many contributing factos that led to my c/s.  My goal is to go without an epi this time, but I'm also not ruling it out if it helps me rest and save energy for pushing. near the end.
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  • iris427iris427 member
    There is evidence that getting an epidural before 4 cm increases your odds of a c/s.  I'd shoot for 4-6 cm.  Once you get to 7 or 8 cm, you are in transition and hopefully you'll be pushing the kid out soon.  It is normal during transition to feel like OMG I can't do this, give me drugs!!! but usually that means you are near the finish line.
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    imageiris427:
    There is evidence that getting an epidural before 4 cm increases your odds of a c/s.  I'd shoot for 4-6 cm.  Once you get to 7 or 8 cm, you are in transition and hopefully you'll be pushing the kid out soon.  It is normal during transition to feel like OMG I can't do this, give me drugs!!! but usually that means you are near the finish line.

    This exactly!  :)

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