Trying for vbac, failed balloon induction

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Carbis · 27/10/2021 19:11

I had a planned c-section for my last baby because I had placenta previa. I wanted a vbac this time but my induction options are limited because of the risk of uterine rupture.

I came into hospital yesterday to have a balloon induction which apparently has a 96% success rate. They’ve taken the balloon out after 25 hours and the midwife still can’t even reach my cervix. They are going to try to break my waters in the morning but the midwife thinks it’s unlikely.

Does anyone have any experience of this? I’m starting to wish I’d just gone for a c-section or at least had one pencilled in as a back up. I’m really missing DS and just want to go home.

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Willowrose63 · 27/10/2021 19:45

Hi there! Sounds tough and sorry you're missing your DS. I don't have experience of a vbac but was induced in Feb, they tried a couple of times but couldn't insert the balloon. I remember being induced was a bit lonely so thinking of you. Anyways hope you get some rest tonight (if that's even possible in the ward!)

mayblossominapril · 27/10/2021 19:51

You can just ask for a cs now. You can request a cs at any point (well until the baby is too far down and is going to come out).
Ask to see a doctor and explain you’ve changed your mind

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Carbis · 27/10/2021 20:26

Thank you. I’ll get to find out what my options are in the morning. They may well recommend a CS anyway but I’ve no idea when that might be as they are so busy and there’s no urgent need, they just didn’t want me to go too far past 41 weeks.

Luckily the baby is still doing well and I’m not in any pain.

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mayblossominapril · 27/10/2021 20:48

I’m glad you and the baby are ok, hope you get a good nights sleep and a cs if you want it tomorrow

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Carbis · 30/10/2021 02:09

Just checking in the update. I ended up having a c-section in the end.

It was all a bit of a disaster because they are so short staffed and there was delay after delay. Baby is here now and safe, hoping we can get home before too long and put this all behind us.

Thank you for the encouragement ☺️

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mayblossominapril · 30/10/2021 02:20

Congratulations. Hope you get some rest and can both go home soon.

Goneblank38 · 30/10/2021 02:31

Congratulations op! Well done.

RainbowMum11 · 30/10/2021 03:01

So pleased for your update - it maybe wasn't how you had hoped it would be, but your baby is safely here and you are safe too.
Hope you are both home soon.

Willowrose63 · 30/10/2021 11:35

Congratulations thanks for sending the update was wondering how things went! Sorry to hear about all the delays. Delighted you and baby are OK, hopefully home soon with lots of looking after xx

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