Thanks everyone for reading my rant and posting your opinions too.
Artechim - no I am not at Ipswich Hospital, I am at the Logan one. The last OB that I met with said that because diabetes controlled via Insulin is the most serious of the 3 (GD, Type 2, Type 1) that they will induce me. I have been on Insulin for a while now as I was detected with GD at 24 weeks, due to being a PCOS sufferer (I already was pre-diabetic) and my Insulin amounts keep being increased.
So from this info they knew I was on insulin and if they automatically induce you early (at Logan, as it's their policy so to speak) then I would think they should discuss this with you as soon as you are started on the Insulin, so that you have time to prepare for what might not be the 'type' of birth you wanted.
I (personally) don't mind how I have my baby. I didn't think I would ever fall pregnant anytime soon and certainly not naturally. So I am happy for her to come any old how as long as she is a happy healthy baby. It just bothers me that I had to research it all myself. Then it makes me wonder how reliable the OB's are with what they tell me....if I will for sure be induced or not. My DH said not to let it go. But to bring it up again at the next appointment. If all goes according to what I have been told, at least I will be very prepared for my baby's arrival
aussienic - I had an ultrasound last week at 34 weeks.....the baby was measured at about 2.1kgs I think....but those scans are very unreliable.
I think the whole thing is just ridiculous really. I can't believe that they don't even give women ALL of their options.
I had a VBAC at Redlands hospital, but I did have to fight for it. I knew about my personal choices and made a decision accordingly and HAD to fight for it.
Charli - You do have options, Birthtalk is having a VBAC discussion on Thursday the 17th. If you want more details PM me. You have many other options other than having a repeat c/s at 38 weeks, in fact that idea alone gets my blood boiling. There are books you can read like "A Thinking Womens Guide to Better Birth" and "Silent Knife"... And getting a birth advocate, a doula. Have a phone around & you can get support now even.
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