Re: also curious about VBAC
From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 24 Jul 1998 11:04:38 -0500
Elizabeth and Iris,
Perhaps the doctor was referring to a platypelloid pelvic type as opposed to
the more common gynecoid type?
Just a thought...
Mary
>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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