Andrea - Is she a primip? My only confirmed experience of a woman with bicornate uterus was as follows: Woman had two normal vaginal births with no problems at all. Third baby confirmed by U/S to be breech. Delivered by compulsory/elective C.S. During the C.S. the OB discovered she had a bicornate uterus. Fourth baby - Same Ob. states it MUST be a repeat C.S. No negotiation. Woman booked in at 38/40 against her wishes, complaining loudly to admitting midwife (me) that she does NOT want a CS - wants a vaginal birth. I dutifully inform her of her rights. She stays in hospital, with her older children all complaining that Mum does not want a C.S. I arrived at work next morning to triumphant news about the C.S. woman delivering overnight - having laboured quietly and secretly in her room - Ob. called in the night and advised of labour - insisted on EMERGENCY C.S. - O.T. staff all called in for emergency.... woman protesting all the way to theatre - and triumphantly pushed out her baby on the operating table in front of astonished O.T. staff... (they don't see many normal births). Ob (red faced and angry as hell) forgets in the confusion to give to synto - so a physiological third stage to boot. No problems or complications and the smile could not be wiped off that woman's face for weeks.
This story sticks in my mind as one of the most empowering hospital births I remember. Not too sure about the double cervix issue - haven't seen that myself. Food for thought.... Cheers, Lois ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2003 3:31 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Bicornate uterus Hello wise women, I have met a midwife here in Ireland (where I am now presenting workshops) who would dearly love a home birth. She says she has a bicornate uterus and a double cervix. She feels this puts her at high risk, although her obstetrician seems to think she could labour OK and get by without a caesarean (is he stringing her along, I wonder?). Have any of you had any expereince with this kind of labour and how would you feel about a home birth? She lives close to the hospital and I did suggest that she could always see how labour progresses and if there is a problem transfer quickly. She has yet to engage a midwife, although there is one here who will do twins at home and has many years of experience, who may be able to help. It seems that after today's workshop she is feeling inspired and would like to reconsider a home birth (having reluctantly given up on the idea). Any thoughts would be very gratefully received - I will email them on to her.... Andrea ----- Andrea Robertson Birth International * ACE Graphics * Associates in Childbirth Education e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.birthinternational.com -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
