I am 41 + 3 days today with my third DS. First DS was straightforward hospital delivery 8lb 4, Second DS was home birth 10lb 4, mild shoulder dystocia and 3rd degree tear - well healed, no further problems. Gave birth before EDD on both occassions.
I have been booked for a home birth with this DS and am keen to proceed with minimum intervention. Have declined sweep at this stage. Had to see senior midwife in hospital today for foetal monitoring. Baby fine, BP fine - no concerns. Midwife announced " we will be doing a sweep today " I declined. Put lots of pressure on me to be booked in for an induction.
My argument is that if the baby and I are healthy - why meddle at this point.
Registrar was busy, so midwife phoned me later after they had been discussing my situation and she is suggesting an elective caesarian or planned episiotomy. Which part of 'I don't want any intervention at this point' do they not understand ?
I am booked for more monitoring tomorrow and an appt. with the consultant. Anyone have any evidence based research I can have up my sleeve as I fear I will face further bullying tomorrow.
I am not a "natural birth at all costs" woman but thought I could at least go until after the weekend without interference .
Any advice welcome .