My friend had her VBAC on Saturday at
39wks and 6 days with no complications; drug free, over 4kg baby and only a
graze. She had an induction massage at Fertile Ground, which basically involves
acupressure points, although she found it too hard for what she liked and was sore
afterwards. She then went to see someone else I know to help with the soreness.
She had the massage a couple of days before she went into labour but was
already having good pre-labour. She didnt have GD but maybe an
alternative might be acupressure if you can get the all clear for it. I believe
one of the acupressure points is two fingers above the inside ankles, so thats
the spot where you press.
Where about is she? There is a great masseuse
/ aromatherapist / health consultant I can highly recommend in Melbourne who
does a wonderful pregnancy massage and can tailor for induction (clary sage oil
etc). Both my friend and I went into labour 2 days after having one of her
massages! I wasnt even having pre-labour and was nine days early. Her
name is Tracey Habron and shes in East Melbourne.
Best Regards,
Kelly Zantey
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From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
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On Behalf Of The Johnsons
Sent: Thursday, 9 March 2006 9:17
AM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Acupunture
and induction
Looking for advice on using acupuncture to induce labour at
38 weeks for a VBAC with gestational diabetes complications. Ob
is supportive of VBAC as long as pregnancy doesnt go beyond 38 weeks due
to possible stillbirth risks in 39th and 40th weeks of
pregnancy. Is acupuncture a viable induction alternative? Is it relatively safe
for a VBAC attempt or is risk of scar rupture too high? Obs preferred option beyond
38 weeks is elective cs.
Thanks
Mindy
