Transverse baby - would you try an ECV and an induction to avoid repeat C? - Page 2

[MsBlack]

So, Flapjack--

You are basing your comment to the OP about trusting the OB, based on your 1 conversation with 1 *remarkably* 'normal minded' OB....but even though I've seen birth managed by many different OBs over 25yrs...*I* need to get out more? Call me confused--but no matter.

Nina--sorry, apparently there are no easy answers. Don't we all wish there were! But it sure sounds like you are thinking this through, seeking advice, and doing everything within your power to help things along. That is all you or anyone can do (besides prayer and positive thoughts of course). So, keep on doing what you can do, aiming for the best, and be ready for whatever ultimately does happen. You been talking to your baby about all this, by the way?

[mamatolevi]

Hey Nina, thanks for clarifying - I wasn't sure which position the OB's were concerned about with the risk of prolapse.

You are doing a great job researching your options and questioning. Just to encourage, I did have an induced vba2c for baby #3. My vbac happy OB, (who also does breech births and ECVs on vbac moms), used low dose/slow increase pit - so much depends on whether they practice based on evidence.

Good luck and gentle birth!

[Sk8ermaiden]

Yes on trying the version (and everything else), no on the induction, personally. At 39 weeks there's always a chance your baby isn't ready and your body won't respond well to induction.

[nina_yyc]

Thanks for all the advice everyone....I went into the appointment with a couple of clear-cut scenarios in mind but no firm decision. They did a scan and confirmed that baby was exactly where I thought it was, HEAD DOWN!! The little monkey still isn't engaged but has been in the same position for 5 days so I am hoping that this is it, it's not moving again. I didn't discuss details with the OB since he pretty firmly recommended that we do nothing and wait for the baby to be ready, but he seemed pretty cool. He said that on the off-chance that they find the baby somewhere odd at my regular Dr.'s appointment to come back and he'd try the procedure. He also indicated that he was open to discussing different induction options and is very calm about VBAC. Hopefully I don't have to deal with OBs again this pregnancy but if I do, I sure know who to ask for!!

[MsBlack]

Wonderful! Sweet! Awesome!

(now stay on your head, baby~keep that noggin down and chin tucked!)

[DocsNemesis]

Yay! Good baby! Its good to hear the OB seems understanding and isn't freaking out as well.

I have to agree with MsBlack-after dealing with many different OB's, both as a patient and as a doula, I have to say that finding a good OB is a challenge. I doubt its as difficult in the UK and it sounds like its easier in Canadia, but especially in the US, ugh! I've seen soooo many intervention happy OB's that end up doing more harm than good. I've also seen a few decent OB's, including the on call perinatologist that delivered my last baby. Awesome guy.

I also agree that a version and then breaking your water, especially at 39 weeks, is just asking for trouble. Now...if I were 42 weeks, baby had STAYED transverse for weeks (your little guy is obviously still very mobile! lol), and I was facing a version and water breaking over a flat out cesarean, yeah, I'd take it