Just another question for those of you that might know, when I'd had the epidural with Gab, she had a scalp clip attached to her head to help with monitoring.
I find the CTG is useless with me because of the amount of fat on my stomach. The midwives and doctors all said it shouldn't matter but the only way we could pick up her HB was if I pushed down firmly on the thing (any wonder my contractions were'nt being picked up).
Can you move around much with a scalp clip? It was certainly more reliable. I know I wouldn't be able to have a shower etc. but maybe it's an option for constant monitoring that still allows me to move around and stand up etc.?
Hmmm and I just read this on birthrites:
So if my attempt at a VBAC is unsuccessful and I end up with another emergency caesar, I'm at even greater risk?? Hmm.. not very encouraging.A woman with a prior Caesarean is at increased risk regardless of her mode of birth.
A failed VBAC (non-elective Caesarean section in labour) has a higher rate of maternal and neonatal morbidity than a successful VBAC or an elective repeat Caesarean.
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