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October 2013 Moms
JenMatt2010
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WWYD? VBAC induction/membranes question.
JenMatt2010
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I had an appt with my OB today, and our original plan was for me to go to 41 weeks before a scheduled C-section (I am trying for a VBAC). If I didn't go into labor before then, he would check me at 41 weeks and if I was ready to be induced, he is willing to induce. However, his wife is due with their first baby a few days after me, so he will not be on the schedule the week I'm 41 weeks.
He scheduled my repeat C-section for 40 weeks 5 days, because the doctor on that day IS VBAC-induction friendly, where the next 2 days (leading up to 41 weeks) the doctors would not be likely to induce me.
I'm really hoping I go into labor before that on my own, BUT my OB offered to strip my membranes (look away @ HFrizzle, I think you're the one who hates this talk), at my 38 weeks 5 day appt, and then again at my appt at 40 weeks 1 day.
WWYD? Would you let them try to strip them that early? I don't want to jump the gun if baby isn't ready to come out (and I don't even think it would work if baby wasn't ready), but I also don't want to wait too long and miss any chances at "natural" induction that I have, because I also know that a vaginal birth is a better option for baby than a C/S.
Go ahead ladies, let me have it!
He scheduled my repeat C-section for 40 weeks 5 days, because the doctor on that day IS VBAC-induction friendly, where the next 2 days (leading up to 41 weeks) the doctors would not be likely to induce me.
I'm really hoping I go into labor before that on my own, BUT my OB offered to strip my membranes (look away @ HFrizzle, I think you're the one who hates this talk), at my 38 weeks 5 day appt, and then again at my appt at 40 weeks 1 day.
WWYD? Would you let them try to strip them that early? I don't want to jump the gun if baby isn't ready to come out (and I don't even think it would work if baby wasn't ready), but I also don't want to wait too long and miss any chances at "natural" induction that I have, because I also know that a vaginal birth is a better option for baby than a C/S.
Go ahead ladies, let me have it!
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Re: WWYD? VBAC induction/membranes question.
I'm kind of leaning this way, and if my previous pregnancy is any indication, I'm doubting he would even be able to do it at 38 wks 5 days because I didn't dilate AT ALL until after 40 wks last time...
I totally understand that balancing act between wanting baby to cook as long as possible and come when ready and "needing" to go into labor sooner rather than later in order to avoid additional interventions. It is kinda stressful.
Like PPs have said, it doesn't mean that it will do anything. But, if you happen to go into labor, the more likely your VBAC chances.
Like Suzi-G, I am pulling out all the stops come 38w (maybe even a few days earlier) because I want my VBAC more than anything. I know if any of it works, it was because it was going to happen regardless but maybe there's a mind over matter component
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