[Fluffy Peanut]

For those of you who had a planned homebirth, but had parallel care with an OB or CNM (in case of transfer), did you continue seeing your OB or CNM until you went into labor? The reason I ask is, I am 41 weeks today and planning a homebirth, but seeing a CNM for back-up in case of a transfer (she doesn't know of my plans for a homebirth and is assuming she's going to deliver my baby). I have a scheduled appointment this afternoon with my CNM and I would rather not go just because I want to avoid the possible talks of induction, etc. (her back-up OB doesn't let VBAC patients go beyond 41 weeks, but she told me not to stress about it and that normally they wait until 42 weeks. So, I'm not sure *what* would happen if I went in today). My homebirth midwife came to my home for a prenatal yesterday and everything is fine with me and the baby, so I don't feel the need to be checked again today, but I'm just wondering if I should in order to keep a good relationship and record with my CNM. What do you guys think?

 

[Tiacsophno]

If it were me, I wouldn't go. If you've seen the CNM in the past couple of weeks, and especially since you saw your hb mw yesterday, there is no need for you to endure the induction dance.

 

[Malama]

Stay Home!<br><br>
You don't need to hear any potential scare tactics.<br><br>
Parallel care means that you hear a lot of conflicting information and why burden yourself with the possibily negative when you are so far along and vulnerable.<br><br>
JMO

 

[Fluffy Peanut]

Thanks for the advice, ladies! <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile"> I just remembered that they don't induce VBAC patients, but my CNM's back-up OBs schedule c-sections if the patient doesn't go into labor by 41 weeks!! My CNM told me not to stress about it, but I wonder how much control she has over the situation! I'm pretty sure the back-up OBs have the final say on things.<br><br>
So anyway, I am gonna cancel my appointment. I don't want to put up with any unnecessary stress!!

 

[applejuice]

Good luck!<br><br>
Keep us posted:<br><br>
easy labor vibes <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/dust.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="dust"><br><br>
pm me with your midwife!