Induction after a C/S

[BeautifulMadness]

its being done at the same hospital i had my c/s at. thats the bit that worries me, if its more risky to induce me and more likely to lead to a c/s anyways, why not just go for the c/s?

[Mildez]

At the hospital I work at they induce people who have had previous C/S. The only thing different is you can't have the prostin gel if you were to need it but if your already 2cm you wont need it anyway. With a previous C/S you would have your waters broken and hopefully your labour would then start on its own. They usually let you go several hours (about 4-6 where I work) and if thats not bringing contractions on they will start the drip but low. We also check the C/S scar for signs of heat and redness and pain and our policy is for more monitoring then usually but doesn't have to be continuous. Hopefully your labour will start before the induction. Nothing like a date to scare bub out before hand.

[Mildez]

its being done at the same hospital i had my c/s at. thats the bit that worries me, if its more risky to induce me and more likely to lead to a c/s anyways, why not just go for the c/s?

I think sometimes it depends on why you had a C/S before hand and the likelyhood of having a vaginal delivery. Obviously you never know now what exactally is going to happen but for some women they are more confident that they will birth vaginally and want to give them every opportunity to do so without opting for the C/S first.

[BeautifulMadness]

So it depends on why u had the c/s to start with? mine was pre- eclampsia @ 37 wks 5 days. does that make a difference?

4-6 hrs gosh, hopfully i wont go mad by then lol

[Mildez]

Every hospital is different. You wont go mad if breaking your waters starts off the contractions. Its only the waiting for something to happen lol
I know some women who have C/S for reasons like failure for the baby to descend are usually advise against labour due to the likelyhood of a repeat C/S but other reasons like a breech presentation they are more encouraging due to the increase likelyhood of a VBAC. Good luck. I hope you have a great birth experience regardless of what way it comes out.

[{sarah}]

Jess once they break your waters you need to keep active & try to get the contractions going. Walk around the hospital & things like that, it's supposed to really help the contractions start.

[BeautifulMadness]

thank you emmy.

All so confusing, am trying to be as informed as i can be


Thanx sarah, good reason to annoy the other ladies,

might need my ipod

[{sarah}]

My suggestion would be to find out exactly what they are going to do at your next appointment, or maybe even ring the hospital tomorrow to find out what the plan is.... If you're not happy with it, you can refuse all of what they're planning or some. It's your birth, it's your choice. One of my midwives said to me (on the quiet) "you know sometimes people just don't show up for their induction & there's not a lot we can do but call & remind them."

[BeautifulMadness]

would it be likrly they would tell me on the day, what is going on.