Natural induction

[EZA_JAY]

Hi I've looked for another thread on this but cant find anything.

I was just after some tips on self induction. Im due on the 1st of may and booked in for a c-section on the 1st of may. My ob said If I went into labour before hand he would let me trial natural labour this is what I really want to do. Does anyone have some tips on natural induction? And also I see my ob next week do you think I should ask for a membrane sweep? Will he do it even though ive have a previous c-section, I know they wont do any other type of induction. Please help I relly want to have a vbac!!

Thanks guys

[The[cookie]Doctor]

You might find these articles helpful...

Naturally Inducing Labour
VBAC - On Whose Terms?
VBAC - What to Expect
Natural Birth - Giving Birth Without Intervention

Also check out the VBAC forum HERE.

I'm sure you'll find a fair few BellyBelly VBACers with some great inspiration!
Good Luck!

[Trillian]

Honestly, I would tell your Ob to stick his c/s up his bum. Do you know what the chances are of going into labour naturally before your due date? Not great, so he is effectively just p1ssing in your pocket when he tells you that he will let you have a VBAC provided you go into labour before your due date (I notice your EDD in your sig is 24/4 - so is the may 1st date his or your's?) and has basically taken away any chance of you having a VBAC. What was the reason for your first c/s? If it wasn't anything to do with your body, then there is a great chance that you will be able to vaginally birth your baby - if you are given the time to let your body do its thing. I would be demanding another week to give it time to happen on its own if I were in your shoes.

[EZA_JAY]

my edd is 1 may and my original c/s/date was the 24th of april, And Ive pushed for the extention to which he extended it to the 1st of may. My first c/s was due to prolonged labour and baby in distress. So I think Im quiet capable of vbac, The more I think about it the more I want to do it.

[myboysmumma]

Good luck in getting the birth you want Good vibes to you

[Trillian]

Do you think that you could still bargain for more time? If you really want to do it, then you should - it isn't fair that you miss out because your ob can't wait.