WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Reply to Tia's message on Faliure to Progress

Reply to Tia's message on Faliure to Progress

From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Mar 2001 00:32:32 -0600 (CST)

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Tia, As a doula I was dissapointed to read the other message that read "There is nothing *you* can do to avoid another C-section. Everything your doctor will do during a VBAC (if you are elective for this procedure) will attempt to avoid a failure to progress. It was the case too on your last (first?) delivery. Ask your doctor about the epidural for it can help to dilate the cervix and help you to withstand the contractions. But epidural may be contra indicated in some cases."

There is quite a bit you can do to avoid another cesarean due to failure to progress. I had the same experience, a 28 hour labor with no progress past 6cm, and there is no reason I can not have a VBAC. You need to make sure you studie up on what you can do to acheve a VBAC, there are some really good books you can read: The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer, Birth After Cesarean The Medical Facts, and I highly recommend Labor Progress Handbook by Penny Simkin and Ruth Ancheta. The entire book deals with Labor Dystocia ( Disfunctional Labor, FTP), how to identify the cause, help prevent, and non clinical treatment to help get that labor to where the Dr. thinks it "should be" without just starting pitocin.

My suggestions are reading up on FTP and VBAC's, finding a doula (or if you don't know what a doula is finding some information on them- my link has some great info) with VBAC experience, and finding an OB who is willing to work with you and support you. This is the most important part... having an OB who is supportive to YOUR wishes!

I hope this helps.

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Amanda Lopes, Doula
http://communities.msn.com/doulasforakindlergentlerbirth

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