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» v77 - Still waiting

At around 32 weeks I went into the hospital with contractions but not dilating yet they sent me home on Nihpedipine to control the contractions (given my history - the same thing happened with my first child and he was born at 36 weeks). Now I am about 39 weeks and off the medication but no baby. I get contarctions here and there but I am only 1cm. After having a c section the first time I would really like to try for VBAC but I am starting to lose my mind with all the waiting. What are the chances that I will have a succesful VBAC if I go past my due date??

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» Brenda Lane - Still waiting

In response to Still waiting posted by v77:

Your best bet is to try to go into spontaneous labor. Have you talked to your care provider about the possibility of waiting for that? How long are they comfortable with waiting?

I recently had a client who had a asuccessful VBAC but needed to wait until one day shy of 42 weeks.

Brenda

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In response to Still waiting posted by brendapreg:

They are definitley willing to wait. They are very supportive of me having a VBAC. I think its more me worrying that I am waiting for an inevitable c section. I have used most of my maternity leave at home and was thinking of just scheduling the c section. I'm not really sure what to do.

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» Brenda Lane - Still waiting

In response to Still waiting posted by v77:

Most women who have a successful VBAC also discover that their recovery is so much easier than with a cesarean. No one can make this decision for you, but just remember to factor all of those things in before you decide.

Brenda

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» v77 - Still waiting

In response to Still waiting posted by brendapreg:

Can I be induced after having a C Section?

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» Brenda Lane - Still waiting

In response to Still waiting posted by v77:

Most providers are reluctant to use pitocin on mothers with a previous cesarean. A few may use a low-dose induction however. You might ask your provider about their philosophy on using pitocin with a VBAC mom such as yourself.
Brenda

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