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Does Induction using Prostaglandins = No Water Birth?

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 22/04/2010 15:34

As subject really - forgot to ask MW today

(I am assuming that a membrane sweep doesn't stop me having a water birth, and that being on an oxytocin drip does, but was unsure about the prostaglandins)

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confusedfirsttimemum · 22/04/2010 15:35

Don't know, but your assumption about the drip is right (sadly. Always wanted a waterbirth...)

flybynight · 22/04/2010 15:53

I've been induced with a prostin pessary before, and been allowed to labour in the water. I got out after an hour though because it was slowing me down...

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