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continuous fetal monitoring for VBAC...
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**I first posted this in the VBAC board, but decided to repost here because it seems more active** Thanks!
Hello - I'm due mid-May with baby #2. Baby #1 was born via C-Section
because she was breech. I am planning a hospital VBAC with a midwife
group. Today at my midwife appointment, I was told again that because
its a VBAC, CFM is required, as well as IV access. This particular
midwife said no exceptions. Another midwife in the practice told me they
could be a somewhat flexible. With this type of CFM, I can only move
within a small area and no water at all. So - I guess my question is -
how limiting is this? Does anyone have advice on how to best handle
labor with these restrictions? My general plan is to avoid epidural for
as long as possible (as well as most other interventions), although I am
fine with having an epi towards the end if I want one.
I'm trying not to get bummed about this but I hate what seems like completely arbitrary restrictions.
I'm open to all suggestions as to how to make this work (except looking for different care providers).
Thank you!
Hello - I'm due mid-May with baby #2. Baby #1 was born via C-Section
because she was breech. I am planning a hospital VBAC with a midwife
group. Today at my midwife appointment, I was told again that because
its a VBAC, CFM is required, as well as IV access. This particular
midwife said no exceptions. Another midwife in the practice told me they
could be a somewhat flexible. With this type of CFM, I can only move
within a small area and no water at all. So - I guess my question is -
how limiting is this? Does anyone have advice on how to best handle
labor with these restrictions? My general plan is to avoid epidural for
as long as possible (as well as most other interventions), although I am
fine with having an epi towards the end if I want one.
I'm trying not to get bummed about this but I hate what seems like completely arbitrary restrictions.
I'm open to all suggestions as to how to make this work (except looking for different care providers).
Thank you!
Re: continuous fetal monitoring for VBAC...
With my first VBAC, my MW stressed that I stayed home until I was pretty far along and very much in active labor. I would def stay out of the hospital as long as you can. There are women who take a lot of "bathroom breaks" to escape CFM as well. Good luck!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)