I am currently at 38+3 weeks with DC2 who has been in a persistent breech presentation since forever. The ELCS was scheduled for tomorrow (private care). However, the last minute ultrasound position check this evening showed that the baby has turned to cephalic presentation (cue in fear, surprise ). I don't know when it turned: simply did not feel any big movements.
I was offered immediate induction instead of ELCS because the baby may as well turn back to breech or stay in the unstable presentation. I refused, opting for the wait'and'see, trial of labor approach because 1) still very early for induction for no immediate reason IMHO 2) induction that early may take a long time, not work, result in further interventions, epidural, or EMCS and the like - so I don't "win" anything by it 3) DC1 was a fairly straightforward and easy VB.
Now I am wondering if I made a good choice? ELCS (though not a fan) would have had its own good points - can plan dates, fanjo safe, no pain, etc, etc. But I don't see anything to be gained from such an early induction, except maybe avoidance of a theoretical crash CS should the baby turn breech again and then I have a super fast labor. The doctor seemed to think that the risk of baby turning again is not small.
I am around 1 cm dilated but no major BH or other labour signs. I just need some hand holding and and .
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Was I right to refuse induction for a turned breech baby? Hand holding needed...
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milakamiza · 30/03/2014 22:39
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