Making my list of questions for the Mw!

[Darlin65]

I am seeing the same midwives but they switched to a new practice and hospital. I have lots of questions I need to ask. I also have a lot of questions because we will be trying to VBAC When I saw them last in December they were trying to get waterproof monitoring quipment for waterbirths and that would be the only way I would be allowed a water VBAC. I am hoping and praying since they are at a much better hospital they will have it now

 

[naria]

Fingers crossed hun. I moved 50 miles between my 2 just to find out they are still trying to encourage home births.... No thank you??

 

[Darlin65]

I wouldn't mind a home birth if it was my first and if I was like right across the street from the hospital. With us being a good 30 min from hospital and a previous section no way!

 

[naria]

I'm an hour from our local maternity hospital and previous induction and blue baby.


Plus my house is rented and has cream carpets.... Hell NO!!!!!

 

[Darlin65]

That is scary. My son turned blue the day of my post partum visit with mw and spent the night in the hospital

 

[naria]

Scary times isn't it. My lb suddenly went blue after being fully delivered hospital claimed he was just cold but he never took a breath for nearly 3 minutes. Hes healthy and strong now mind you

 

[AC1987]

I always forget to ask my questions even if I write them down they just slip right outta my head.

 

[Darlin65]

I always forget to ask my questions even if I write them down they just slip right outta my head.

My vbac depends on it I don't have a choice.

 

[klsltsp]

For me I wasn't allowed to VBAC last time, he said because of why I sectioned the first time... turns out I have a fibroid that sits very close/ on top of my cervix... so my cervix can't dialate...

Why are you only allowed a water birth?

 

[Darlin65]

I'm not allowed a water birth...that's what I want. If they have gotten better equipment I might tho! I had a section because lo was breech so hopefully all goes well. I healed well and my scar has about disappeared without any help. I was told I needed 18months between births to be ideal and we will have 22months between them

 

[klsltsp]

ahhh well hopefully you are able to!!

 

[pinkbump2011]

I had my first mw appt yesterday an I didn't have anything to ask my mind went abit blank. However she did say they will discuss delivery at 20 week appt as last birth was a section. Are there restrictions on having a normal birth following a section? I haven't a clue x

 

[Darlin65]

Yes there are tons

 

[sun]

I know lots of mamas who have had successful VBACs!! Even one V2BAC
The V2BAC was tough though as she only found one doc who would do it. Where I am quite a few docs and midwives will do a VBAC - but it often depends on the circumstances surrounding the previous section and the status of the current pregnancy. I don't have a good list of questions since I haven't been in that position, but good luck! A VBAC water birth sounds like a beautiful plan

 

[Darlin65]

I know I can have the vbac. I've spoken to them about that months ago. I just have a lot if questions about the new hospital they're at. Things like monitoring and moving around etc.

 

[pinkbump2011]

Oh I think I'll have to have a look into it an make a list of questions. My consultant did say if I was to have any more I can try for a normal delivery but I'm diabetic an they induce you at 38 weeks anyway not sure i would want to distress the baby through induction when they aren't ready to come by themselves x