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They can induce you post EMCS - they are not keen on pessary as it increases the risk of scar rupture quite significantly, but they can do ARM or low level syntocinon drip to get you going. Of course those things can also lead to a greater risk of intervention themselves, so worth considering if you want them.


My 1st was 42 weeks (EMCS) and my second was also 42 weeks (VBAC) - Kings would in fact have let me go to 43 weeks with proper monitoring (I was adamant about waiting until baby was ready unless there was clear medical need for intervention). if you want to avoid planned CS for being over you need to be fully armed with info and prepared to fight your corner though. Good luck!

Ruth_Baldock

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You got given till 41+4? jealous, i was only given the option of 40+5 and I'm too muh of a wimp to stand up for myself. As it is, am no longer in the running for a VBAC (long and hard choice talked over for weeks with mr b) but I really really hope things get a shifty on for you asap! Xx
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Are you with community midwives, they should support you whatever you decide. It is your decision, I've never encountered midwives suggesting a time limit where there is no problems. If you are attending hospital, make it clear to them what you want. Good luck.
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Someone way up there mentioned massages by Amy of Dulwich Touch. Just wanted to second the recommendation for her preganancy massages. They really are fantastic. She also made me up some aromatherapy oil. I've been using a little at night and have falling asleep much more easily and getting better quality sleep ever since. As was mentioned above, she also does "induction massages" and aromatherapy oils to help bring on labour. I can't vouch for them personally, and agree with all of the above that the baby will probably just come when it's good and ready, but if there is no baby by my due date next Friday you can bet I'll be going back for these!

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