I am 37+1 with ds2. I was scanned on Friday and told I have an unstable lie and excess fluid (28) . The doctor and midwives in the day unit said that due to these factors they would be expecting me to have a section ( previous section with ds1 after failed induction) at about 38 weeks. I originally wanted a repeat section anyway but was pursued to try for a vbac. I am now more than happy to have the section as I don't feel many units have the experience of breech delivery. I was then told I need to stay in as due to excess fluid if ny waters break there is a risk of the cord or other body part coming first and that it would be an emergency, however they balance that out against getting to 38 weeks + which I accept. The weekend consultant came around this morning and wants me to stay in until I either go into labour or he may section at 41 weeks. Everyone else is saying that labour would be too risky . In my mind, as the baby is unstable the only one natural outcome is if I go into labour and at that moment it happens to be head down, however any other outcome/ position/ term will result in a section and an emergency one in most cases. It's my thought that the risk of a planned cs at 38+ weeks is lesser than any of the other outcomes. Sorry its long but can you let me know your thoughts or explainations to back up what he is saying. Ask for extra detail if you need it.
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any drs, mws, or obs? unstable lie and excess fluid
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pmgkt · 08/12/2012 21:00
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