Anyone being induced for VBAC at Royal Women's in Melbourne?

[zap]

Hi I was just wondering if anyone has attempted a Vbac with induction at the Women's in melbourne. i have being given so many conflicting stories about what they do and don't offer when attempting a Vbac? i am due to see and OB tomorrow as I will be 3 days over due. I am terrified that he is going to push for a cesar. What are my options??

[julie_ann_jules]

Hi Zap
Sorry can't give u much info on your hospital you'll probbably have to wait and see what the ob suggests when u see them tomorrow.
I had an induction and successful VBA2C in March
I had a foley catheder (as u can't have the prostaglandin gel) they inserted a catheder into my cervix and filled it with water. This pushed on my cervix and in the morning I was 3 cm dialated Then they broke my wathers. I walked and walked and walked and had contracions but it was slow (from 8am-3pm) and the contractions didn't really hurt. Then they put the oxytocin drip in. I only agreed to this if they would start me on a low dose (they did, i think they said it was 1/2 the normal dose) once the contractions were regular and hurting I told them to take the drip out. (after about 30min) My labor progressed well and my bubs was born at 615... so 3 hrs of full on labor
Goodluck

[JellyBean]

Just wondering if there is a medical reason for which induction has been suggested?
Its just that your chances of acheiving a VBAC will be much increased if your baby is able to initiate labour naturally - when he or she is ready. Remember that the EDD is an estimate at best and only your baby and body know the true due date. Its the system that gets it wrong - not your body or your baby. 42 week labours are perfectly normal and natural, and in other countries nobody would bat an eyelid at this. Don't allow yourself to be pressured into an induction for simply being 'overdue' - remember that you have the right to say no and its your choice at the end of the day - although certain individuals may make it seem otherwise at times.
If the OB asks why, you simply tell him that you would like to optimise your chances of acheiving a VBAC, and do not want an induction decreasing your chances and interfering with this natural process.
As for the c-section - you needn't have to fear anything your ob suggests, and you have a right to decline anything he suggests. It is his job to support your decisions - provided you and the baby are healthy, of course. At the end of the day its your choice, so stick up for yourself and your baby!!

XXX

[BellyBelly]

Thats great advice - you can also try acupuncture for assisting with natural labour induction too. The BB women will be able to recommend someone for you

[Snacks]

I can recommend a good one around my area if you live near me.