Hi! I'm almost 27 weeks. Just met with my midwife and she recommended I start with chiropractic care or acupuncture to help my body align. With DD I went two full weeks late, never went into spontaneous labor, never dilated and she was a -3 station. So, I'm taking her urging seriously. Any successful VBAC Momma's try either chiro care or acupuncture? We don't want to invest in both. I'd rather choose one or the other. Thoughts?
Re: Attempting VBAC- midwife recommends chiro or acupuncture
So many variables are different with this pregnancy so it's hard to say what may be helping. But i have been seeing a chiro since week 35 (currently 40+2) and at 40 weeks was 2.5 cm, 60% effaced, and -2 station. The midwife seemed positive that I will be able to have this one naturally.
Other variables in this pregnancy- I was 20lbs lighter when I got pregnant, our diet is now more paleo (meats, fruits, veggies, limited to no processed foods, sugar), I've been doing crossfit (even went last night a day after my due date), been taking evening primrose oil (orally since 37 weeks), as well as 2-3 glasses of red raspberry leaf tea (since 37 weeks). And I've been sitting on a yoga ball and swaying back and forth as well as making figure 8s (read it helps open the hips). Keeping fingers crossed that lil man will make his appearance soon. My next dr appt is Friday and I'm sure if he isn't here they will want to talk induction.
I will only go to get acupuncture if I go beyond my EDD.
I went at 39 weeks and did some moderate induction points and anxiety release. At 40 weeks she did the whole shebang and I had a ton of contractions that night. My water broke on its own 36 hours later.