VBAC Prep
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Have a look at tens machine or combs to squeeze for alternative pain relief, peri bottle and spritz for bitz is supposed to be really good too, fans and a flannel as your going to be warm in Labour most likely 🙂
To be fair, it's unlikely that labour will start before 39 weeks unless you have a history of preterm labour. Is there a reason you've chosen 39 weeks as opposed to 41 for an elective? X
@Becka this is for medical reasons due to already having early signs of pre eclampsia and chronic hypertension, my first was an emergency c section at 28 weeks for the same reason x
Oh, yes, definitely don't want to be pushing it then. Will they not induce you if you would prefer a vbac? X
@Becka it’s not really a “ prefer a VBAC” I just sort of said if it happens before the elective then I’ll continue 😅 I really don’t want an induction and due to the surgery from the previous c section I have a lower success rate and they don’t want me to labour for too long x
Totally your choice! It's so important for it to be your choice and one you feel comfortable with, but vbac stats are good, even with induction. I've had 2 spontaneous vba2c and one induced, but mine have all been at term, so not sure how they are for earlier inductions. Good luck x
The best book I read to prepare for a natural birth during my first pregnancy was Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. I’d also really recommend the resources from The Positive Birth Company, their hypnobirthing affirmations and meditations were brilliant.