Also hoping for VBAC, but here after my experience with scalp clip last time if that is what keeps them happy, and reduces their insistence on time frames I will go for that as preferred form of monitoring, it was wireless ( a cord hung out maybe 10cm and was sellotaped to my leg) so did not hinder movement at all and was not a mark on DD head. Waters have to be broken though so will be avoiding if possible, but I was so dubious about it last time, but after having it was so much better than those stupid pads which come out of position.