VBAC
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Forum Name: C-Section Support
Forum Description: Had a caesarian section? Planning an elective caesar? Or a VBAC? Or want to know about recovering from a c-section? Talk to other mums who have had c-section deliveries here.
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Topic: VBAC
Posted By: Glow
Subject: VBAC
Date Posted: 19 April 2007 at 2:20pm
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My first labour ended in c-sec. Reason, SROM & failure to dilate (got to 5cms)
Recovered really well after surgery and was doing the usual after a week. BUT....... I feel "robbed" of the whole birth experience. Thought we could share experiences and give each other moral support for those who are thinking VBAC or have done it. ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 19 April 2007 at 3:34pm
Big  to you Glow.
I had an emerg CS after "failure to progess second stage" I got to 9.5cms. I'm not much help to you as I have already decided to have another CS if/when I have another baby, but it will be an elective that time ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 19 April 2007 at 3:37pm
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How come you have decided to have a c section second time round Toni? I will have the option of an elective one but am tempted to try for a vbac (though this is unlikely to happen for me).
I got to 9cm and was there for about 2 hours when my bp went up (148/100) and temp and I went down hill, Jack was fine but in the interest of my health they decided to get him out quick smart. ------------- "> 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 19 April 2007 at 4:56pm
I had an emergency C/s with my first baby and was offered an elective one with number2. I decided to for a VBAC as my surgery and recovery was horrible after c/s. I felt sliced from here to Africa (and I was literally) as well as my wound opened and took months to heal (scares me just to think about it). I went on to have 2 VBAC births. Just dogged a c/s with #3 thou, he turned his head and got stuck (didnt help the cord was around his head twice   . Goodluck with what you decide Glow------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 19 April 2007 at 5:16pm
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Hi Glow, I had a c/s with my first baby, reason was the placenta pulled away and I started haemorraging. I was only 4cm I was offered an elective for my second baby but at 22yrs old, I felt I was too young to decide that all my future babies would be born via c/s (after two c/s I would not have been offered the VBAC option again).
Because the placenta pulling away was not likely to recur, I did decide to go with VBAC. The plan almost went to custard when at 37 weeks my baby went footling breech!!! But fortunately she came right and I was able to VBAC her  . It felt good, like "yay nothing is wrong with me I can actually push a baby out!" (how deluded we are lol!), the only problem was I was too keen on the epidural after having it with the c/s and I actually found it was a bad decision for VBAC - cause I couldn't feel any urge to push. (Some ppl do enjoy the epidural with VB but I have a short second stage so the epidural doesn't wear off quick enough for me.)
The meds were very cautious with #2, I was semi-prepped for c/s from the time my labour started and needed a lot of extra CTG monitoring. Third time round I finally got it as it should be  -------------  |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:34am
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Hi,
Years ago when i had my daughter Kelly (aka caitlynsmygirl) there were Ceasarean Support Groups in Auckland, Waikato, Wellington and I think Christchurch. The Auckland one no longer exists but I dont know if the other ones do. We used to have coffee mornings and had a library of books which is somewhere in the Auckland area, I am not exactly sure where. May be there is a need for a group such as this to be set up. Also Toni, I have got the Ceasarean Support Booklet that we used to have photocopied for you and will post it just havent gotten round to getting an envelope as yet. It would just need capable people to set up a group in Auckland if it was needed and we had people in our group who had VBAC after ceasarean, I was one who had three ceasareans and we had two people in the group who actually had five ceasareans |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 12:11pm
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I don't know of any c/s support groups as such but so many people are having c/s these days that you're bound to meet up with another c/s mum via a Plunket or ante-natal group.
Hospitals have some rather informative pamphlets, and after having a c/s you will be referred to an Ob in your third trimester to discuss options and recommendations for your next birth. ------------- |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 12:49pm
Thanks for sharing & well wishes everyone 
busymum how did you recovery after surgery? What did you prefer, c-sec or natural? All but 1 mum in my antenatal (9) had c-sec  ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 1:24pm
i've been thinking about how to reply to you glow without upsetting myself all over again 
jack was breech so i had a c/s at 39wks which was fine as i was actually scared of the whole labour process anyway. i was a little upset about it but got over it and was certain the next bub would be VBAC as there was no reason why i couldn't. everything was going really well when i was in labour with charli. because of the first c/s i was also prepped for another when i got to the hospital (drip thing in hand, ctg constantly) i was fully dilated and pushing with no pain relief for almost 2hrs and finding things going alot easier than i had imagined.........then the sh*t hit the fan. charli was posterior, head up/flexed and her heartrate was all over the place. so my m/w called in the hospital drs and they told me it would have to be a c/s. they gave me a spinal asthetic (sp?) and tried forceps but it wasn't to be. my m/w wasn't going to give up and i was still pushing right up to the last minute possible. she knew how much i wanted a VBAC. to come so close and have everything going so well with labouring only to result in another c/s was devasting to me. to the point where i'm actually in tears now as i type this post. i ended up with a tear to my uterus because charli was so far down and then she didn't want to come back up and out. as a result of the tear i lost 3ltrs of blood! my chances of having a VBAC are none, i'm not allowed to even try, so we've decided our family is complete. i feel very robbed of the whole birthing process and am still grieving over it and i'm sure i always will. ladies, if you are able to have a VBAC, well done, i'm so happy for you. ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 1:36pm
i just read that last sentence back.......i do actually mean that ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 1:57pm
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Vanessa, am sure you meant that.
Tears fell from my eyes as i read your story, that would be the worst thing. But big congrats & welldone for trailing 
That & so many other things scare me about VBAC. ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 2:25pm
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i wis i had a reason for my c/s
i got to 10cm his head was there the midwife couls see it i pushed with everything i had times 3 had a vontruce times 2 nothing and had a c/s under genarl they knocked me out as i had had anuff i didnt even hear my sons frist cry lucky my mumwas there to hold him my midwife and student midwife stayed till i woke up and i will nevr get to have vbac its on my file must have a c/s with anyouther baby ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 3:59pm
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I had a C.S after 26 hours of labour. My boy was happy as just didn't want to come out. In then end I was over the whole experience and Tyrell was too big for me to deliver naturally. |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 5:35pm
Maybe we need some VB support groups
Glow I preferred the VB recovery all in all, the recovery is very different though. Going into a VBAC labour is very freaky because you have a fuller idea of all the "what ifs" and my word, I'd far prefer an elective c/s than emergency. I very nearly went for elective just so I'd know what would happen! I prefer the VB because I recovered so much quicker, could up and shower and all that stuff same day (by myself that is) and had a choice about how long I stayed at the hospital afterwards. Sex afterwards isn't so pleasant though, but that's probably only because I had stitches (x2 births). I was ready for it twice as fast after a c/s than episiotomy lol. A big plus for VBACs is that the meds are always very cautious about inductions etc. Even when my waters started leaking for Krystiana, they still gave me a good 48 hours to go into labour where usually they would only allow 24. And it went fine, no probs, no infections (even though I had strep B). It's a big decision! Go with your gut ------------- |
Glow wrote:Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 9:17pm
| Further to my earlier post I feel that there is a need for Ceasarean support groups I will do my utmost to find out if Waikato and Wellington still exist. We used to have people in our group in Auckland who wanted vbacs and we all supported each other in what we wanted whether it be vbac or ceasarean |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:13pm
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I had a c-section after failure to progress and in some ways i'm a little disappointed but we did say our only rule was "healthy baby healthy mum - what ever it takes."
I know my GP/LMC wants me to have an elective next time though I do have reoccuring dreams of having a VBAC which do make think it would be good to go for one. I think in the end I'll discuss it with Monique and go with her suggestion. I was close to rupturing last time apparently and that worries me more than another c-section to be honest. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: emeldee
Date Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:17pm
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Paws - step away from the Paws-damaging talk and step back towards the advice from Monique. *shakes head* what would Monique say if she heard you talking baby-having talk again so soon? Step away from the VBAC talk and back to the WAIT 12 MONTHS talk (for your reading pleasure I will now stop channelling the advice of our Dr) ------------- |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 11:37am
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My CS story (very long (16 hours approx) cut short)
Got to 9.5cms at home, thought all was going well, got in birthing pool (had only gas to help pain) and then contractions all stopped after a couple of hours, then Caitlin got stressed and passed thick meconium, got back onto bed, had epi as needed to kick start the contractions (with syntonin?), I went through 3 bags of saline for energy (nada worked), then her BP and mine went all over the place, eventually the Obst came back and agreed with my MW that I needed help (bubs was stuck and posterior), Obs tried vontuese (sp?) twice which failed (obviously), then had CS. Declared failure to progress advanced 2nd stage. My reason for wanting another CS is that I would not want to put another baby or myself through that again. I was lucky that I had a good recovery and lots of support. I did go through a bad patch where I was questioning the MW & Obs decision to do the CS as I had done all of the hard bit (got to 9.5cm at home) so was blaming myself for not being able to go the last 0.5cm. I met again with my MW and also requested my labour notes as I needed to know what went wrong, what could I have done differently etc, was assured by MW that there was nothing anyone could have done to prevent the CS. I'm a strong beliver in what is meant to be will be. This is totally MY personal view and has helped my deal with what happend, I know a lot of people will disagree but I feel that the labour and birth is the shortest part in the whole event of motherhood and the baby's life and I don't think it is that important how baby gets here as long as everybody is safe. I think the CS support group is a good idea, but due to there being so many different reasons and view points on Elective CS Vs VBAC I don't think it would help me, I can only see it dragging up more bad feeling etc again. But I hope it does go ahead as it would be a fantastic place to talk to other people that have been through the same. I would have definitely used the group though when I was going through my bad patch. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 12:11pm
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I hope no one takes this the wrong way as I did not have a c/s but vb. All I wanted to say was that we all have goregous bubs and any way of them making it into the world safe and sound is sooo worth it. I don't mind what happens next time as long as my bub is well ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 1:18pm
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thanks for sharing Toni, and sounds like what you went through is similar to how I have been feeling, and why I want a vbac. ------------- ">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 2:11pm
Now did I say I was trying?? I will be good girl and cross my legs until Maddie is a year old.  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 2:44pm
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It amazes me how so many people have been advised to wait for 12mos but I wasn't (never heard anything like that until after I got pg again). I didn't hold out 12mos...nearly though! ------------- |
Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 4:14pm
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I was actually told by my GP that either a really small gap eg only waiting the minimum 3-6 months or a longer gap of 3 or so years is the ideal time from the childs perspective. Apperantly with a really small gap of around 12 months between kids, they don't remember life without each other and with a larger one, they are more independent so have own interests and are not so jealous etc. Easier said than done of course as I'm b'feeding bub, there is no way to get to ttc any time soon...
Back to lurking now - sorry if I have hijacked the tread ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 4:41pm
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You can get preggy when you're BFing! A girl from my antenatal group just had her second. That would mean she got PG 1 month after having #1 and she is still BFing
But..back to the topic. I would highly recommend to anyone having issues post-CS to have a chat with their MW and go through your labour notes, it helped me. We were also told to wait 12 months min before TTC #2 to make sure all the bits had healed inside so there was less chance of utertine rupture (ohhh scary word!) ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 5:36pm
Yes to all of the above....there are so many stories of women who believed that if they breastfed they wouldn't get pregnant finding out that it's not entirely true. And remember, ovulation comes before the period so even if you don't have your period back it doesn't mean you can't get pregnant. And yeah the reasons Toni gave are the reasons I was given too...I was close to rupturing during the labour so it really would be madness to try before 1 month, besides your body really does need time to heal. All jokes aside, I'm glad I have this enforced year that I need to wait. Ok thread jack over. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 5:45pm
1 Month paws... I think Monique would have kittens if that was the case! I was actually told to wait 2 years just due to the issues that occured during delivery. And as for the breast feeding thing, my cousin fell pregnant while breast feeding and on the mini pill! Think I will take your advice Toni, though have talked through a lot of it with MMH now so feeling more at ease, but did plan on discussing number 2 with doctor (my LMC) at Jacks 6 week check. It is nice to know though that the feelings I have had are normal so a big thanks for sharing ------------- ">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 9:17pm
Ditto! I know when I'm ovulating now (aside from the horrid cramping etc) I get REALLY clucky!!!!!! 3 months and counting Just kidding we're gonna wait until Caitlin is at least 2 before even thinking about TTC #2------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 9:22pm
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I've never had a c-sect but wanted to second what Toni said about getting a copy of your labour notes. I have mine from both labours and in the weeks after each birth read them over a few times to help me 'process' things. I found reading the notes of my labour with Maya helpful when I was pregnant with the gremlins too coz it helped get me into a good frame of mind and make decisions about how I wanted to deliver the babies. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 9:33pm
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Wow, are you a fly on the wall at my house Emma? No- i was just reading my notes, and decided i need to find an article on optimal fetal positioning.
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 9:49pm
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Is bubs posterior? Caitlin was "LOL" and "LOP" most of the time and I was advised to sit on a swiss ball constantly or sit backwards on a chair (stradle the chair). It worked for us but she moved back around during labour GRRR ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 10:02pm
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Yep Brae was & didnt budge, and this bub is presenting the LOP way too
Have now started the "sit on chair backward" thing & need to pump up the swiss ball I'll be Scrubbing my floors many times of a day ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 10:02pm
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Ah yes I'm another one who gets pg while bf-ing. Hannah and Briona were 10-11mos when I conceived Briona/Krystiana, but I had an early miscarriage in Feb 06, so Briona was only 6 months then. Bfing is no contraception! ------------- |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 10:17pm
Darn typos...meant to type 12 months....I think I'd have kittens if it was before 1 month!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 April 2007 at 10:39pm
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1 month? Who has sex at 1 month?
Glow - Maya was ROP right up to delivery and turned her fat self around at the last possible minute. I've read that posterior babies are more common in first pregnancies and are becoming more common in general due to our more sedentary lifestyle (sitting at computers etc.) Both the gremlins were anterior. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 1:52pm
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Sorry just had to bump this up even though it has been awhile. I had a c/s with #1 due to "failure to progress". #2 was planned as a VBAC but I failed miserably so ended up with another c/s. I have since become quite angry about that second c/s. I think it was totally unnecessary & there are so many things that I would do differently given the chance. 1st of all would be an independant midwife. I went with a local group but found out that they wouldn't actually come to my labour as they only delivered locally & because of my previous c/s I was "told" I had to go to a hospital. When I was in labour I ended up numerous midwifes who I didn't know who basically sat there & kept an eye on me. I was also strapped to one of those monitoring machines which was absolute agony with my posteror baby.
The doctor's at the hospital also put a time limit on my labour. Once that past they said "c/section only option" never mind the fact that both myself & my baby were fine according to all their monitoring. They also said that I have to have any future babies as c/sections which I am not happy with. I have spent the last few months doing alot of research and I have made the decision that I will try again for a vaginal birth (VBA2C). LOL not that I'm even preggaz yet! But I will be putting alot of planning into this baby & making my own decisions regarding how my labour goes. I even have a birth plan already LOL. Of course it is flexible as to what happens but I am not going to put up with doctors telling me "the rules" as my own research has ditched alot of that over the side. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 2:41pm
far out! That's a really bad of the Drs and the MWs. I know us CS ladies are more of a risky case (and everyone is different) but to not even acknowledge your wishes (especially when everything was fine!!!!  )
We all know how important it is during labour to feel in control and for the medical people to take that away from you with no good reason is just disgraceful! Also, ToniEllis big hugs to you
It breaks my heart when I hear people say they failed during labour. You didn't fail, you cooked a perfectly healthy baby and I'm sure both of your kiddies are great, so you are doing a fantastic job each and every day! Please don't forget that ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 26 April 2007 at 2:45pm
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Toniellis I feel for you with the second birth, that's a toughie! And it's always hard to look back with all the "what if" questions. I hope you do get the birth you want for #3 and you can find a mw who will fight for you. I was told that after 2 c/s I probably would be on c/s for life, I'm not telling you that's the case for you but be careful and aware of the rupture risks ok? ------------- |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 12:04pm
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Thanks Toni & Teresa. I still get angry when I think about my last birth, nothing went as planned at all but at least I'm not bursting into tears about it anymore! I have done a lot of research about having VBA2Cs & after reviewing everything I really think I can do it. A lot of NZ obstetricians & midwives are unwilling to have another go after 2 c/sections even though the statistics of uterine rupture are only a fraction higher than after one c/section. At the end of the day the doctors can't MAKE me have a c/section and as long as I feel that I'm not endangering my baby at the time then I will do things my way.
Anyway I believe that I can do it so I'm starting there. Finding a midwife who is willing is probably going to be the hardest part. I have been emailing someone who had 4 c/sections before finally having a vaginal birth so she has been a real inspiration to me. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 1:26pm
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I'm a bit concerned that a MW can refuse to take you on if you really want a VBAC (or an elective CS in my case). You still need the same level of care in pregnancy, so nothing changes there.
I can understand a Home birth only MW not wanting to take you on as you could be high risk and it could be dangerous to be that far away from the Operating Room if you needed another emerg CS, but not a regular in hospital birth. Btw - I have asked Emma if she can start up a CS Support section for us to discuss these matters. Hopefully the powers that be will ok it ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 3:01pm
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Toniellis ... this may be a little 'out there' considering you aren't pregnant, however ... was talking to my acupuncturist the other day and he told me about another client who went to him to get things 'started' for labour as she wanted a VBAC after 2 C/S and she is diabetic. She got the VBAC too, so that is something positive. ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 6:02pm
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YAY!!!! Emma sent me a text and we're going to get our CS Support forum on here ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 7:21pm
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Thats great news Toni - I think it'll be a great thread for all us C/S women out there ... as I'm sure all of us have gone thru the stage of feeling 'inadequate' .. sorry, not sure that is the right word!? But it'll be good to have some support and a thread to chat in. ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 7:43pm
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A CS support thread would be great! Luna I have looked at accupunture/accupressure type things just recently actually on my "quest" to have a VBA2C LOL! I am willing to try anything to get that experience at this stage! My friend actually had a homebirth midwife for her successful VBA4Cs but unfortunately she is not in Auckland which is where I will be when we TTC #3. ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 30 April 2007 at 9:34pm
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I know a good midwife in West Auckland for anyone who does want a VBAC she was a member of our Auckland Cesarean Support Group and went onto be a midwife.
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 9:05am
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ooooo accupunture? How would that work? Fetal positioning? i think thats my major in VBAC, getting this babe in the right postition. ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 10:46am
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I thought I would jump in here. I used accupuncture for when Tyrell was breech. It was fantastic....although cost me $80 a session. It took 1 session to get him turned but I was hooked and kept going for a further 8 weeks.
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 11:56am
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Here is a link to a website that I found that has a lot of info on http://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz//Acupressure/introduction.aspx - Accupressure It even has diagrams on specific points etc to help things out. I have also been told the http://www.thepinkkit.com/ - Pink Kit is the ultimate tool for VBAC. God I wish I had this info before I had #2 son!! If anyone knows of a midwife in the Pukekohe area (Auckland) that would help me out when my time comes for another shot at a VB then let me know ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: luna
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 12:16pm
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One of my coffee group used acupuncture for her morning sickness - helped her heaps. And also to get baby to turn, as he was being stubborn and staying breech. Worked a treat for her.
I am going for birthing related matters amongst other things, and the guy I'm seeing is great - treats lots of pregnant women and his partner is year 3 training for midwifery as well. He told me about the woman he worked on to get her 'started' in labour. So it does help with positioning, but also using those pressure points that ToniEllis talks about, to get things 'moving along' when the time is near! ------------- Selina http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 01 May 2007 at 1:54pm
Thanks for all the info ladies, its great ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 9:01am
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Argh! I have been tentatively booked in for c-sec 3rd July. Gives me a week over EDD to get things moving myself.
If i go into labour naturally i will be monitored and have a time frame to progress by. Will see what the specialist says when i see her next week. Its getting close & i think I'm getting really scared. I hope she books me for c-sec in a way, having this timed may put to much pressure on my body & it give,up so ill need c-sec anyway......Arhg! Natural labour ending in c-sec is not nice i think id rather an elective. ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 3:33pm
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glow i had a natural labour which ended in c/s..it was ok ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:16pm
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Hi Glow!
I thought I would throw in a link for you for http://www.bellybelly.com.au/articles/pregnancy/optimal-fetal-positioning - Optimal fetal positioning . Also I would like to say that after my second time labour which ended up as a C/S I still had very little difficulty getting around. I was up & having a shower within a couple of hours after my c/s even though my legs were still a little "sleepy" from my epidural. Of course I haven't had an elective to compare it with!! Also I had staples 2nd time around & they gave a LOT more support for my tummy! I didn't feel like I was going to cough & split open if you know what I mean? I had 40plus staples holding me together LOL If you do try out labour then here are some other things that helped me (I think) with getting labour going was EPO, 2 orally with water & 2 ummmmm.... up my *fufu* . I was recommended raspberry leaf tablets (or tea) to help prep everything. Also with the monitoring, I seriously suggest you try conning them into letting you be monitored while standing or similar. I had my best progress while I was upright & my first midwife was kind enough to hold the monitor on me while I stood leaning over a chair. 2nd midwife was NOT nice & made me lie on the bed on my back which HURT SO BAD!! Argh blardy poterior boy! 3rd midwife let me lie on my side which wasn't quite as bad but still not so comfy------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 11 May 2007 at 8:54pm
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I was allowed to be on the CTG and stand up (leaning on pillows on the bed with my elbows) but that was with #3 (VB), I was flat on my back with the CTG with #2 (VBAC) - different mw's so I presume, but don't know, that the standing thing would be okay. Also with the VBAC I wasn't monitored continuously (just regularly) until I had the epidural. ------------- |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 6:42am
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Just thought I'd let all that is interested know- I'm looking sorta looking good for my VBAC, baby is ROA at the moment mainly been lying ROL & is 4/5 down
6 days till due date Had S&S yesterday to see if we could get things moving as i only have 12days left till my dead-line c-sec time. Unfortunately cervix is still tightly closed Will be definitely letting you know what happens Wish me a miracle ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 1:39pm
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*sprinkles labour dust* ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 1:57pm
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come on baby lots of getting labour started vibes ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 2:03pm
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Things are mostly sounding good Gloria. You will have lots of monitoring but spend as much time as possible upright and/or in the shower. ------------- |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 21 June 2007 at 5:46pm
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Oh thanks heaps for the dust, vibes & suggestions guys
Positive thoughts here to Keep you posted ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 02 July 2007 at 7:59am
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My fingers are still crossed for something to happen in the next 24hrs.
Luckly, if I fail this challange- I still get a prize!! ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 02 July 2007 at 9:20am
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Wishing you all the best Glow for the safe arrival of Kalyx ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 02 July 2007 at 9:23am
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Best of luck!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 02 July 2007 at 10:51am
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Best of luck babe!! Thinking of you! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 05 July 2007 at 6:26pm
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Damn i failed!!!
Thanks for all the wishes & luck & stuff everyone
Still got a prize-my precious wee prince Kalyx Angelo. Elective was 03/07/07 & he was born at 11.59am weighing in at 8lb 1oz. OP went so great & we are both well. ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 05 July 2007 at 7:01pm
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Sorry you didn't get your VBAC but congratulations on the arrival of Kaylx!! God to hear you are doing well. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 05 July 2007 at 7:49pm
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You didn't fail! Congrats on the delivery, I'm shocked to see you back so soon! Did you get it videoed as planned? ------------- |