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Induction and VBAC

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handbagsandholidays · 10/04/2022 22:40

Has anybody had a VBAC with an induction? I'm keen to hear your experiences please. I ended up with an emergency section with my son 10 years ago in 2011. I was induced at 39 weeks due to severe SPD/pgp and it ended up in an emergency section as my son was distressed and his heart rate wouldn't come back up. I also had abdominal surgery in 2016 to repair my diastisis recti.

I'm keen to attempt a VBAC this time and though I'm only 15+4 but I have started with pgp again. If it ends up the way it did during my first pregnancy, I'm likely to be induced early once again. I'm interested to know how this would affect a VBAC. Is it even a possibility?

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Dyra · 11/04/2022 11:09

Curious to know the answer too, as if I have a another child, I'll likely need a third 37 week induction.

I'd love to hear from other women with firsthand experience. Or midwives who have looked after women undergoing an induced VBAC. Otherwise, I've done a little bit of research. Blush Everything is done with the aim of reducing the chance of scar rupture/dehiscence. The chances are still low, but since they can be catastrophic, obstetricians very much err on the side of caution. Looks like, if it's needed, initial cervical dilation is preferably done via mechanical methods. Prostaglandins can be used, but limited (only 1 gel, rather than 2), and cautiously (consultant needed to sign off). As for the drip, it can be used, but again under heavy caution (lower maximum dosage, consultant sign off). They also want to see steady progression in the first stage and not too much time actively pushing on the second.

Hopefully, your midwife and consultant will be able to tell you more specific information. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

SaraKitty · 11/04/2022 11:33

Hi , I’m 38+4 today and if I haven’t gone myself by 40 weeks I have the option of an induction . I’ve been 2cm and soft since last week (had 2 sweeps) so she said they would go straight to ARM (breaking waters), if I wasn’t dilated they can use the foley baloon or dilapon rods to dilate you but thankfully I won’t need them. I’ll keep you updated but my advice is just go with the flow at the end and you can always decide for an ELCS if your cervix is not favourable and you’re in alot of pain . If I get my waters broke they agreed to wait 12 hours or so and if I haven’t contracted they will give me a low dose of syntocin .

SaraKitty · 11/04/2022 11:33

So I will keep you updated !

AHungryCaterpillar · 11/04/2022 11:36

I was only allowed a balloon induction which was awful and didn’t work 😡 ended up with another emcs, next time I will opt for an elective csection (there probably won’t be a next time)

RebeccaCloud9 · 11/04/2022 11:46

No, but I have had a planned section after an emergency and it was amazing - so so much better than the emergency. A totally different experience. So please don't be afraid of it if you end up needing to have another section.

MrsCtobe91 · 11/04/2022 12:29

Hi op. I was induced with my son 6years after a failed induction with my daughter which ended in emcs. I was induced with him because he was 10days overdue and a sweep didn't work. I can't remember what they used but it was completely successful. They will keep an eye on you but i think after 10 years the chances of anything going wrong are lower. Hope this helps. All the best 🙂. Xx

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