[Vol 1 Issue 52, December 24, 1999]
My first child was born in 1996 via cesarean due to breech position. Thankfully my membranes ruptured before the scheduled cesarean date so I was able to experience early labor. I was rushed into the OR when I arrived at the hospital.
I am pregnant again and due within the next two weeks. My doctors are not very supportive with the VBAC but I am determined anyway since I had a low transverse incision. I am concerned because my doc says if I go over my due date they prefer to schedule another cesarean. Please help me; I don't want this birth to become another medical procedure. Is there anything out there I can take that will cause my cervix to efface and dilate?
-Jenn
North Carolina
[Vol 2 Issue 2, January 14, 2000]
My homebirthed son was way late--three days plus two weeks. "This baby doesn't want to come out" my midwife said. It was a very healthy pregnancy, healthy baby, and I am a very healthy woman. So my midwife said, "Well, make love! Lots of love!" She explained that the movement of the penis and the contractions during my orgasm would definitely and naturally help me get labor going.
It helped!
-Sonia N. Molina
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 1 Issues 52 & Vol 2:2, Dec 24, 1999 and Jan 14, 2000)
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