I need opinions/thoughts.... Would you have your membranes stripped/sweeped at 38+5??
I saw the stupid "we won't induce you if you go 'overdue' because you are a VBAC" midwife today. I asked her if I go past 41 weeks would they consider doing a membrane sweep or foley bulb induction before they'd do a pitocin induction. She said - again - for a VBAC they won't do any type of induction. 40 weeks cutoff. She then said that on Thurs if my cervix is thin enough they'll go ahead and do a membrane sweep/strip then and try to get things going. I'm GBS-, so thats not a worry. I'll be 38+5.
I emailed my midwife and asked her opinion on the situation. Last week, Pam (my midwife) told me if Beverly (the midwife I saw today) started talking about not being able to induce and having to have a section to let it go in one ear and out the other because we'll find a way not to go to an immediate repeat section just because of "dates". But I asked her opinion on the strip as well. She's on call today so it will be awhile before she answers me I'm sure.
Oh - I also should mention. I *WON'T* allow an induction or repeat section just because I'm "overdue". I know how to say no. Pam, my midwife is completely ok with me going to 42 weeks if both me and baby are healthy. However, I have a history of preeclampsia and have been on full bedrest and BP meds since 28 weeks now because I'm having the same issues as last time. I was induced for SEVERE pre-e at 38 weeks with my daughter and it ended in a heartbreaking section. So - the only reason I'm considering the sweep before my EDD is because my body is trying it's best to get sick and I really, really, really don't wanna go down this road again
Just wondered everyone's thoughts. I don't know what I should do. Part of my wants to go ahead and let her do the sweep, but I'm not really sure of all the pros VS cons.
**** UPDATED 8/13 ****
Yesterday's appointment yielded much higher BP and protein unfortunately. I had intentions at that point of letting the midwife go ahead and strip my membranes. She checked my cervix and there was no progress from Monday's appointment. 1cm and 70% effaced still with a high, posterior cervix. I asked a few questions. She relented that she doubted it would help but would do it if I wanted her too. I declined. BP is running 160/100 tonight and I'm not feeling well at all. Hoping and praying baby Levi gets his cues that mom's body is just starting to shut down and he needs to come on out on his own. I am 38+5 now. I see a midwife again Monday - 39wk even - and if BP is still up will have another cervical check and consider the sweep again depending on what that renders. I greatly fear my body will not hold on much longer and I'll need to be medically induced. I fear that induction will also result in a repeat section just as it did with my daughter. Prayers/positive thoughts appreciated!
I saw the stupid "we won't induce you if you go 'overdue' because you are a VBAC" midwife today. I asked her if I go past 41 weeks would they consider doing a membrane sweep or foley bulb induction before they'd do a pitocin induction. She said - again - for a VBAC they won't do any type of induction. 40 weeks cutoff. She then said that on Thurs if my cervix is thin enough they'll go ahead and do a membrane sweep/strip then and try to get things going. I'm GBS-, so thats not a worry. I'll be 38+5.
I emailed my midwife and asked her opinion on the situation. Last week, Pam (my midwife) told me if Beverly (the midwife I saw today) started talking about not being able to induce and having to have a section to let it go in one ear and out the other because we'll find a way not to go to an immediate repeat section just because of "dates". But I asked her opinion on the strip as well. She's on call today so it will be awhile before she answers me I'm sure.
Oh - I also should mention. I *WON'T* allow an induction or repeat section just because I'm "overdue". I know how to say no. Pam, my midwife is completely ok with me going to 42 weeks if both me and baby are healthy. However, I have a history of preeclampsia and have been on full bedrest and BP meds since 28 weeks now because I'm having the same issues as last time. I was induced for SEVERE pre-e at 38 weeks with my daughter and it ended in a heartbreaking section. So - the only reason I'm considering the sweep before my EDD is because my body is trying it's best to get sick and I really, really, really don't wanna go down this road again
Just wondered everyone's thoughts. I don't know what I should do. Part of my wants to go ahead and let her do the sweep, but I'm not really sure of all the pros VS cons.
**** UPDATED 8/13 ****
Yesterday's appointment yielded much higher BP and protein unfortunately. I had intentions at that point of letting the midwife go ahead and strip my membranes. She checked my cervix and there was no progress from Monday's appointment. 1cm and 70% effaced still with a high, posterior cervix. I asked a few questions. She relented that she doubted it would help but would do it if I wanted her too. I declined. BP is running 160/100 tonight and I'm not feeling well at all. Hoping and praying baby Levi gets his cues that mom's body is just starting to shut down and he needs to come on out on his own. I am 38+5 now. I see a midwife again Monday - 39wk even - and if BP is still up will have another cervical check and consider the sweep again depending on what that renders. I greatly fear my body will not hold on much longer and I'll need to be medically induced. I fear that induction will also result in a repeat section just as it did with my daughter. Prayers/positive thoughts appreciated!
congrats!!!
