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Are planned repeat c-sections generally scheduled

JnybJnyb
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I had a c-section with my first baby due to "failure to progress". Actually it was because I was fed up with the random doctor I had never met not listening to me, my husband, or my doula and saw we weren't getting anywhere due to the doctor impeding my progress by "checking progress" with her fingers on every freaking push. She wouldn't even give me an epidural after I requested it multiple times then the anesthesiologist asked why I didn't have any drugs and she thought it was ridiculous (I merely said I wanted to see how it went; not that I am definitely ruling out drugs). I only ended up with this random doctor because it was a holiday. Anyway, I had an amazingly easy labor. I just don't want to be induced or anything like that for the 2nd baby. As much as I am a planner I would prefer that the baby decide when it is ready. Do doctors generally allow women to go into labor when a VBAC is not an option (per hospital policies in this area)?
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Re: Are planned repeat c-sections generally scheduled

  • Baby BouchardBaby Bouchard member

    Are you asking if you def are going to need a second c-section if the DR will allow you to wait until you are in labor before they do the surgery?

    If so I would think they wouldn't, you never know how quickly labor can progress and you may end up with an emergency c-section under general if you went that route. Plus I doubt they would even allow it, that's why repeats are scheduled a week prior to due dates (or earlier). 

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  • Mama-BearMama-Bear member
    If you know you'll have RCS, I would think that your doc would really want you to schedule it.  You could always schedule it as close to your EDD if you're concerned about the baby deciding.  I had the same feeling with my twin c/s, I wanted them to decide their b-day, not a calendar, but whatever they're here and they're healthy.

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  • DebbieCakes77DebbieCakes77

    RCS are scheduled. In fact, Im due April 7th and already have my surgery booked the week before. Unless you are truly attempting VBAC, Im not sure I understand why you would want to go through the labor process and risk an emergency CS and be exhausted. If your concern is if the baby is ready, you could do amnio to check lung maturity, but that comes with its own risks as well.

    If you want to try for VBAC is there a midwife that would take you on? If you feel the first time was situational perhaps you want to attempt VBAC?

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  • mben1119mben1119 member

    imageJnyb:
    I had a c-section with my first baby due to "failure to progress". Actually it was because I was fed up with the random doctor I had never met not listening to me, my husband, or my doula and saw we weren't getting anywhere due to the doctor impeding my progress by "checking progress" with her fingers on every freaking push. She wouldn't even give me an epidural after I requested it multiple times then the anesthesiologist asked why I didn't have any drugs and she thought it was ridiculous (I merely said I wanted to see how it went; not that I am definitely ruling out drugs). I only ended up with this random doctor because it was a holiday. Anyway, I had an amazingly easy labor. I just don't want to be induced or anything like that for the 2nd baby. As much as I am a planner I would prefer that the baby decide when it is ready. Do doctors generally allow women to go into labor when a VBAC is not an option (per hospital policies in this area)?

    No. Spontaneous labor can make a RCS difficult and dangerous. They are usually scheduled for 39 weeks.

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  • WorcbrideWorcbride member
    yes it will be scheduled;  DS's was scheduled but he decided to show up early :-)  They schedule around your dr's schedule and OR availability.  Also, they book the extra staffing needed
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  • hogrefeahogrefea member
    It will be scheduled as they do not want you to go into labor.  I've got my third scheduled and although I still find it odd to choose my kid's birthday, it is actually quite convenient in the long run.  
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