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Would I get an elective csection?
I had my DS 18 months ago after emcs category 1. 27 hours after my waters broke and after being on the syntocinon inducing drip I had only managed to dilate 4-5cms with little progress made whilst on the syntocinon drip. My little boy had a clip on his head to monitor his heartbeat and I was strapped to the bed to monitor us. They couldn't get a good enough response during the monitoring and because of my lack of progress I was sent for an emcs, I could feel some tearing so they put me under GA. I am planning on TTC in the next 6 months and was wondering if u think I would be a candidate for an elective c-section? VBAC scares the life out of me as I do t want to go through all of those hours of labour to b only 4-5cms with an inducing drip and then b told I need a section! Plus i am not sure if my DS was I distress because I wasn't progressing??? Would I have to fight for a elective c-section????
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i had my DD on 3rd of dec 2010 so 4 weeks ago by elec c-sec
I had no problems with docs agreeing to c-sec once u have had one c-sec u can realy put your point across bout wanting another one & as its your body & u have already had one i'd say your b fine haing another
Good luck ttc
Billie xx
The consultant told me they cant refuse me as if scar did rupture theyd be liable as i have requested csec. They wont give me any set date now i have to go back when im 36weeks.
So after that ramble my point is if u want one they cant really say no!!
Good luck with yr ttc.xx
Nic 22+3 x
Even if you did want a vbac, they would never induce you, as the drip creates really strong contractions and could rupture your uterus where the scar is. If you go for a vbac, they would have a date planned for a c section too.
EMCS with DS (now 3yrs 6months)following failure to deliver (he was big and I have a tilted cervix)I had ventouse and forceps after being induced over a 48-60hr period and then labouring for 15hrs. He didnt want to come out so EMCS.
When I feel pregnant with DD (now 20 months) I hummed and arred about it for weeks until I actually saw the consultant at about 32 weeks. I was given the option to try for labour but no induction and any signs of distress for either of us and we would have been straight in, I was also given a date for an elective cs which was 1 week b4 due date.
I had the CS. no sign of baby wanting to move so for the best for me.
It did help talking it through with the consultant and realising why you ended up with the EMCS.Many will be very supportive. I know some will try to force you into VBAC but ultimatley it will be your choice (you can ask for another consultant if you find you arent getting the support you need.) speak to your midwife, explain how you feel.
good luck xx