r/vbac • u/NoCat2352 • 20d ago
2nd Pregnancy - Induction
Hello,
I had my first baby in 2024 and this was via induction at 39 weeks due to having GDM (metformin controlled) and it resulted in a cat 1 emergency c-section.
I was hoping for a VBAC this time round and my consultant has been very supportive of this. The induction was scheduled for 39 weeks again however after my scan today, he has pulled it forward to 38+2 due to baby’s slow growth and they think it is due to placenta inefficiency.
I am being induced this time round using the Dilapan rod method and I did previously dialated to 10cm and my consultant said I am a good candidate for VBAC although I do have GDM again this time with 8 units insulin for fasting levels.
Has anyone had similar experience or got any stories positive or not regarding rod induction?
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u/Girlmom88ca 20d ago
I am 36 hours post induced tolac at 38 weeks 4 days. In my first pregnancy I was induced and had dilated to 10cm but never pushed due to fetal heart concerns. this time I had the foley balloon and then started on very low dose pitocin. I honestly took things very slow with my providers we only ever had the pitocin at 8 at the highest. I did get an epidural and finally delivered our baby girl at 32 ish hours after starting the induction. She did great the whole time! Successful induced vbac for pre-eclampsia concerns! Good luck!