VBAC question

edited September 2011 in Third Trimester
I have been reading that you can get a very low, very slow induction for a VBAC. Has anyone had to be induced to start/progress thier VBAC? And how did it work out?

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  • My doc told be they never induce after c-section b/c of increased risk of uterine rupture. I've never heard of a slow one. I'm not sure if it's just the hospitals policy or a national recommendation.
  • It was somethong like 0.5ml/hr of pitocin which is crazy low and they slowly increase it and then shut it off when the bodies natural pattern is accomplished.
  • My doc said absolutely not! I was hoping for a vbac but will b having my c sec tomorrow morning
  • Huh ok. I know that there will be no c-section till after 41w (we're pushing for longer) and my docs are pretty open to getting things done our way so I will talk to them wed to see what they say.

    Thanks ladies for your experiences!!
  • @Dreamaria and @mgrose Well my doctor said we will try it if I get past 41 weeks! But she said she doesnt think Im even gonna make it past this week. She stripped my membranes today so maybe soon..
  • Wow...pretty interesting! Please update us on how it goes. Praying you don't need induction and it works out that you go on your own :) ***labor dust*** being sent your way :) good luck!
  • Well I am in a Trauma Hospital so I have quick access to all emergency care if needed. She said they dont even get over 20ml for VBAC patients. Its just a kickstart...
    @dreamaria Thanks for the dust!! I hope to not have to do the induction and progress normally but we will see!! :-D
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