Bubs head high=cord prolapse=c/s??

[Beach Mama]

I posted about my s&s the other day which so far hasnt done anything. A few people mentioned that i can still have a v/birth which i desperately want but now the dr has me scared that there will be a risk of cord prolapse if the head is still high and we dont have a c/s which we will discuss when admitted tomorrow night.

Anyones advice or story would be appreciated- I really am terrified that I will make the wrong decision, and really dont want a c/s unless absolutely necessary.
TA!!!!!!!

[Tobily]

I tend to agree with Shannon - I wouldn't be having a c/section for that reason alone.

I'm guessing they're looking at inducing you tomorrow night? If you're already going to be in the hospital and the cord does prolapse (which is a pretty small risk btw) you are already in hospital and they can have you in theatre and have your baby out in 10 minutes flat if need be (trust me they did it to me ).
I guess I would be asking the doctor why he feels such a drastic course of action is necessary in view of the small risk of prolapse and the fact that you are already in the hospital when they break your water anyway?
All the best tomorrow and good luck.

[Beach Mama]

Thanks ladies - thats sort of what I figured as she called it an elective c/s...so hard to know what to do and my question is if there is a risk why are they giving me gel when Im admitted tomorrow night?
Any other experiences appreciated!!!!

[Danni]

hey tan, i realy have no idea about this stuff, but just thought Id let you know that my c/s was called "elective" too. And I didnt elect it at all, i had no choice!

[Beach Mama]

Thanks Danni!! Your new pics of Mason are adorable by the way!!! He is such a spunk!

[Trish]

Tanya, I too would not choose to have c section based on this alone. There is only a minimal chance of a cord prolapse and like that others said you will be in hospital anyway. Don't let the Dr start with scare tactics. They are good for this.

I will do some research for you and post it here if you want.

A great site for you to look at for some info in www.spinningbabies.com You will find some good techniques on there to help encourage bub into the right postion. Also you can do them during labour too. One includes a deep lunge. It's great for opening up the pelvis, as does squatting.

[chocolatecatty]

Caty never engaged properly for what it's worth. She was born fine!

It's great you have a site like this to give you encouragement, info and support. Good luck with tomorrow.

[heca]

Hi Tanya

Best of luck for your induction. Here's some fresh recent experience of an amazing vaginal birth experience, particularly in terms of recovery. (I checked out of hospital yesterday.)

I had my son Theo James on Tuesday morning (15th May), after an eight hour labour, following 24 hours spurious labour and would definitely advise waiting until you are in the situation -- labouring, contracting etc -- to make a decision about a C-Section.

Give the induction a chance to work and make your choices as you go. Tell your birthing partners to give you total encouragement and positive feedback. I found my birthing partners (sister and hubby) and the midwife's encouragement, they said the same thing over and over, you can do it, you're doing so well etc, very important coping mechanism in terms of getting through everything. I had an unexpected 'active birth', to the point of doing lunges and pelvic thrusts etc. all through labour, to bring the baby down and open my cervix, which worked amazingly well. I'm sure it cut hours off the labour. (I'll be writing a birth story soon and posting it), but basically I managed to have a vaginal birth, gas only, small tear, something I had an open mind about, but had not in my wildest dreams expected to be able to cope with. I really thought I'd be screaming for pethadine and an epidural.

Hang in there, and best of luck for everything. The human body is absolutely amazing and surprising too! After having severe pre-eclampsia with my first child, (high forceps delivery, basically every intervention in the book besides a c/s) I can definitely vouch for giving a vaginal birth a real solid go at the very least. Like other people have posted, if there is a cord prolapse, your medical team will respond pretty damn fast to the situation.

Thinking positive is so very crucial, believing in yourself, your endurance and strength, and the fact that your body is made to do this, can help you get through. Try and put the fears aside, it's not helpful thinking 'what if this goes wrong.' What if it all goes right? Which is more likely to happen! There are many unknowns, but there are lots of different ways of coping with them, choices etc. You can do it, you really can!!

Thinking of you,

Mel

[Beach Mama]

Mel - thank you so much - have to tell you that Im sitting here crying reading your post - because that is exactly what I want. Im trying so hard to be positive and its so b*****y hard! I will definately take your advice and everyone elses regarding the c/s - as you have all said - the percentages are low for a cord prolapse and Im in the best place if something goes wrong anyway. SO many people have told me that their bubs head didnt drop until they were in labour anyway.
Thanks again and I will definately be updating with my story - hopefully sooner rather than later!

[BellyBelly]

I second the optimal fetal positioning stuff - the most common cause for a first time mum where babe hasn't engaged at term is a posterior bub... so I would get onto it right away. Also if you want to try and delay induction for a couple of days, try acupuncture - Iva Baloun in Collins Street has a great success rate with my clients - one of them had her waters break after the appt!!!! Others took upto 48 hours before labour.

[BellyBelly]

Forgot to add, I have just been reminded that something like 70% of babies don't engage until labour (including first time babes) - I have a client who has this same issue at this very moment Exactly the same as in post-dates and babe not engaged. She's doing OFP stuff at the moment and having acupuncture later. Fingers crossed for her, she's going to a birth centre and doesn't want to have to leave.