WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 1998: Re: also curious about VBAC

Re: also curious about VBAC

From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 08:34:39 -0700

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Iris, Again, what you described is typical for a pitocin induced labor - I dont understand "flatter than normal" cervix. If she is refferring to CPD - very commonly diagnosed, though how often it actually exissts is debatable. I do not know your individual situation so I really cant advise you. However, trial labor would be a good idea, I would think. 12 hours is almost nothing for a op baby(though hell on mom - I know from persaonal experience) and fetal distress is a call that has to be made by care provider. Again, I am wondering how far along you were dialated. My first was posterior, went into labor 2 weks past due date,22 hours active labor but was finally born - a bit blue due to cord problems but is now 7 1/2 beautiful healthy boy and apgar readings 7 & 9.

You need a supportive, experienced care provider for VBAC. If you do not have that, chances of it are nill. I would suggest talking with your provider so you know where he/she stands and get a 2nd opinion if you want. Hope this helps!

--- Best Wishes, Elizabeth,CCE Warren County, NJ

On Tue, 21 Jul 1998 17:58:38 Iris wrote: >I've been reading the VBAC responses with great interest, as I have a >similar question. I'm currently 19 weeks pregnant with second child. My >first was a C-section delivery after 12-hr labor induced by Pitocin, 10 >days past due date, failure to progress, cervix wouldn't dilate past 4 >cm., baby was posterior and wouldn't turn. When fetal distress was >increasing, we opted for the C/S and delivered a healthy 8 lb baby. >Since then, I've read that this scenario is common for Pitocin-induced >labors. So I wonder if with my current pregnancy I should try for a >VBAC, esp. if labor starts on its own this time? I'd like to avoid the >long, difficult recovery from a C/S, if possible. > >However, my OB during the first pregnancy told me that my pelvic area >was "flatter" than normal and that she didn't know if a baby, especially >a large one, would even fit through. I'm with a different OB for this >pregnancy but she hasn't done a pelvic yet so I don't know her opinion >on this. Can any of the dr's give me more info on this, and how it >affects my delivery options? Should an attempt at VBAC depend on the >size of this baby, or should I just plan on another C/S? > >Many thanks, Iris >

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