Hi all, we have a baby that's gone from 50th centile at 3 months to 6th centile for last 2 scans (35 + 5 weeks and 37 + 5 weeks), as tested by Kings, which is apparently the leading sonography team in the world. They've recommended an induction at 39 + 3 weeks and were merrily just going to book it in when we said woah there we want to talk to a consultant. For such a huge change of plan, I was amazed at this casual attitude to a process that presents significant risks.
I wanted a natural birth and had wanted the wee nipper to take the time it needed to pop itself out but the seeds of doubt have been sown because of risks to small babies staying in utero. It's an impossible decision I'm now facing. Has anyone gone through the same thing and had a pretty serious discussion with a consultant as a result? Would love to know the approach you took and how they responded. Right now, I want statistics and written advice to avoid misunderstandings, sweep ONLY if I'm already 1-2cm dilated AND they can do it timed and monitored leading to induction, and booked caesarean (with senior docs only) in case induction doesn't progress etc. I know that as patients it is within our power to insist on certain things, however difficult the hospital may find it to manage so I'd like to know what experiences people have had where they've been a bit strong willed about things! Thanks very much
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Choosing to meet a consultant in event of induction reco
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Ellsiedodah · 03/06/2018 19:20
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