vbac in birthing centre

[rachie79]

have just had my 36 week appointment discussing the importance of constant monitoring and needing a drip throughout labour when wanting a vbac. I hoped to give birth naturally in the birthing room, which my midwife is happy with, but the doctor said its risking mine and my babies health.
has anyone else had a vbac without constant monitoring ?

[Salsa]

no, Im am still to vbac. We must be due the same time.
I would love to use the hospitals birthing centre, but they wont allow me to. Im pleased you have found such a supportive midwife.

[Sarah_H]

I attempted a VBAC six months ago & didn't have constant monitoring. I had 20 minutes every two or so hours and that was it. I also didn't have a drip in at all until I was taken away for my caesarean. I didn't get my VBAC, but that had nothing to do with intermittant monitoring or no drip.

[rachie79]

Originally Posted by Salsa

no, Im am still to vbac. We must be due the same time.
I would love to use the hospitals birthing centre, but they wont allow me to. Im pleased you have found such a supportive midwife.

I have decided to stay in the birthing centre, and hoping everything will go well. good luck with your birth!!

[rachie79]

Originally Posted by Sarah_H

I attempted a VBAC six months ago & didn't have constant monitoring. I had 20 minutes every two or so hours and that was it. I also didn't have a drip in at all until I was taken away for my caesarean. I didn't get my VBAC, but that had nothing to do with intermittant monitoring or no drip.

It's nice to here that thankyou. I wont be upset if I end up having another cesar, but I really want to give natural birth another go.

[annsam]

I have had plenty of clients (as a doula) have VBAC without constant monitoring. I attended one Sunday just gone in a birth centre that doesn't have CTG machines for constant or intermittent monitoring. Check out the VBAC info on this site. Kelly has written up some great stuff.

[deesalie]

blah blah blah your dr's just pulling out scare tactics...

[rachie79]

Originally Posted by annsam

I have had plenty of clients (as a doula) have VBAC without constant monitoring. I attended one Sunday just gone in a birth centre that doesn't have CTG machines for constant or intermittent monitoring. Check out the VBAC info on this site. Kelly has written up some great stuff.

thanks that makes me feel alot better

[Cyathea]

In a lot of cases docs will 'strongly suggest' continuous monitoring, but they cannot force it on you, you are well within your rights to insist on intermittent monitoring only.

It is much more conducive to labouring naturally, being able to move freely instead of being hooked up to monitors, and the number of 'false positive' readings of fetal distress is pretty high, which increases your chances of being prematurely caught up in the cascade of intervention, and unfortunately often back to c/s territory.

All the best, do your research, don't be bullied, and create the environment you want to birth in.

[rachie79]

Originally Posted by Cyathea

In a lot of cases docs will 'strongly suggest' continuous monitoring, but they cannot force it on you, you are well within your rights to insist on intermittent monitoring only.

It is much more conducive to labouring naturally, being able to move freely instead of being hooked up to monitors, and the number of 'false positive' readings of fetal distress is pretty high, which increases your chances of being prematurely caught up in the cascade of intervention, and unfortunately often back to c/s territory.

All the best, do your research, don't be bullied, and create the environment you want to birth in.

thankyou