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Can i refuse - risk of cord prolapse

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hbbyno2 · 22/02/2023 12:50

Second baby, gestational hypertension being controlled with meds, also small baby. Was having a planned csec due to previous birth anyway but they have no space to book me in and baby is transverse so they are admitting me Sunday with a plan to fit me in in between emergencies in the consultants words @when they can fit me in some day next week whilst I am already in hospital

I have a child at home already I live 10 mins from hospital I dont want to just be admitted potentially for a whole week before my baby even comes. I also work for myself so wasn't going to go on many leave until baby is here and now losing a weeks pay before I even start when I am having very short mat leave already

Name change as very specific situation lol

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hbbyno2 · 24/02/2023 11:02

EarringsandLipstick · 24/02/2023 10:52

OP, it's great you've got an update & that all has been explained much better. That sounds like a good plan & it sounds like you are being well cared for!

Just on this point (more broadly, not in your situation)

because it's unlikely women with transverse lie even go into labour as no pressure from head on cervix

I think you'll have misunderstood this part. We don't know exactly what causes labour - it's not necessarily related to the head pressing on cervix at all. Women with transverse lie of course go into labour - but this is aimed to be avoided, as of course they can't deliver naturally (we had a family situation a long time ago where this sadly did happen)

In your case you're now awaiting section so it's all good! Good luck!

Sorry that's the reason the consultant gave to not admitting before 37 weeks because early labour is of course possible but unlikely. Think it was to ease my anxiety a bit

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Isthisexpected · 24/02/2023 13:14

Really glad you've been reassured and better informed by them finally and have a plan in place you're happy with. Very best of luck for a smooth delivery.

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hbbyno2 · 02/03/2023 01:30

Baby came Monday by c-section. Had actually turned just before they cut me open but as consultant had his head he flipped back and had to be pulled out by forceps!

Other than being small (6lbs) he is healthy and we only stayed one night-recovery this time has been a million times better than with my first 'normal' and low risk pregnancy

Thank you everyone for your helpful responses

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TimeToFlyNow · 02/03/2023 02:46

Oh that's lovely, glad you had a good experience and everything went well. Congratulations!

icefishing · 02/03/2023 02:49

Really glad it all went well OP.
Was going to post my unexpected cord prolapse story.
But thoroughly relieved to see all well.

DPotter · 02/03/2023 02:50

Congratulations Flowers

SheilaFentiman · 02/03/2023 05:14

Oh that’s great!

MissLucyEyelesbarrow · 02/03/2023 08:14

Yay! Congratulations 😀

Augend23 · 02/03/2023 08:28

Congratulations OP, I'm so glad things went well :)

Dyra · 02/03/2023 08:37

Congratulations! I'm glad you're home already, and that you didn't have to wait long.

BigglyBee · 02/03/2023 08:44

Congratulations! So relieved to hear that you had the best outcome.

RandomMess · 02/03/2023 08:55

Congratulations 🥳

mummyh2016 · 02/03/2023 10:30

Congratulations! Glad you weren't waiting too long.

PremiumB · 02/03/2023 11:34

OP that’s wonderful news, congrats!!

icefishing I would be really interested in your story as had a cord prolapse too and still more affected by it than i realised even with a good outcome . I hope you and baby were ok

TraceyandJackie · 02/03/2023 11:43

Congratulations!

TheShellBeach · 13/03/2023 17:28

Lovely news, OP!

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