VBAC -- talked with doc (piog)

I would not agree to a VBAC induction, it does raise the risks. Personally i wouldnt agree to a c-section just because you are not dilated at 41 weeks at all. Many women do not dilate at all until labor, you can go from 0 to 10 cm in a couple of hours but you can also walk around a couple of cm dilated for many weeks..its not an indication of anything.

Your best chances of a succesfull VBAC are with a normal not induced labor, personally i would not allow VE's at all, that way you can prevent being pressured into anything because you are xcm dilated.

There is a group called VBAC moms here, maybe you could join them and ask? I think you will get more and better answers there.

yeap i also posted in there, but with not many members, or active members......it takes a lot longer to get any advice.

Quoting Cynthje:

I would not agree to a VBAC induction, it does raise the risks. Personally i wouldnt agree to a c-section just because you are not dilated at 41 weeks at all. Many women do not dilate at all until labor, you can go from 0 to 10 cm in a couple of hours but you can also walk around a couple of cm dilated for many weeks..its not an indication of anything.

Your best chances of a succesfull VBAC are with a normal not induced labor, personally i would not allow VE's at all, that way you can prevent being pressured into anything because you are xcm dilated.

There is a group called VBAC moms here, maybe you could join them and ask? I think you will get more and better answers there.

It sounds like you have a good Dr who is supportive.  That's half the battle.

Chances are you will be dilated and/or thinned by 42 weeks, so don't stress to much over that.  If you get to 41 weeks, and the baby is thriving try to wait another week instead of being induced. 

I'm not sure about the induction.  I've heard that it raises the risk of a rupture, but I've also heard the risk is small and that now some Drs are doing it.  Talk to yours more about your concerns. 

Good luck on your VBAC. 

I agree completely.  going into labor naturally would be your best and safest option.  Just relax and let your body do what its supposed to do.  Inductions raise all your risks of another c-section or rupture.  Natural labor starts you off slowly and doesn't rush you into contractions like an induction would.  Good luck!  You can do it!

Quoting Cynthje:

I would not agree to a VBAC induction, it does raise the risks. Personally i wouldnt agree to a c-section just because you are not dilated at 41 weeks at all. Many women do not dilate at all until labor, you can go from 0 to 10 cm in a couple of hours but you can also walk around a couple of cm dilated for many weeks..its not an indication of anything.

Your best chances of a succesfull VBAC are with a normal not induced labor, personally i would not allow VE's at all, that way you can prevent being pressured into anything because you are xcm dilated.

There is a group called VBAC moms here, maybe you could join them and ask? I think you will get more and better answers there.

 

I don't know anything about VBAC"s but wanted to wish you luck with your decision and give you a bump for some other mama's to give advice.

Im also doing a vbac. My doctor is supportive and thats the main thing to worry about. I agree with the other girls not to get induced. Just let your body do its natural thing! Good luck! 

 

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I too am doing a VBAC! I have been doing a TON of research so I don't get talked into anything unnecessary like i did the first time around. I would NOT induce at all..everyone knows that due dates can be off, so just because you THINK you're 41 weeks, you might actually only be 39 or 40. I am not being induced at all if all goes well! When i hit 38 weeks i'll start doing the normal tons of walking and sex to see if my body is ready. However, i will wait until 42 weeks if i have too. 

Also, epidurals are not recommended for VBACs because they tend to slow your labor, and then the doctor's usually will say you are failing to progress. and opt for a csection. I am planning to go natural, but if i ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO have some pain meds, I will just get the ones from the IV, so i'm not numb and i can still sit upright. Moving around during labor and walking will help speed it up immensely..being numb from the waist down doesn't help anything!

Good luck, keep talking to your doctor and doing research! I have been watching a ton of VBAC birth videos and reading VBAC birth stories and it is so encouraging. I hope all of us get the VBACs that we're wanting! I know my recovery will be WAY better if i go natural, which is good since i have a very very active 22 month old. =D 

I wouldn't agree to being induced. 

While research isn't totally conclusive, I personally don't think it is worth the risk.  You already have a chance of uterine rupture going natural.  It is only common sense that the intense contractions from induction would increase that risk.  

When it comes to technology in birth I like how Marsden Wagner puts it, "first do no harm". 

I, too tried to have a VBAC with my second daughter. It was a total go untill my 37th week. But I am telling you as a medical professional myself, DO NOT induce with a VBAC. There is way too much risk of a uterine rupture. You need to let your body labor naturally. And just a FYI...2/3 of all VBAC's have absolutly no problems, and are totally normal deliveries!!!

I unfortunatly had to have a repeat c-section with my second daughter because of her sheer huge size. My OB/GYN was concerned about the possibilities of Shoulder Distocia, rupture, among other things.

I do hope for the best for a normal vag delivery for you!!! Good luck and keep us updated !

Blessings,