I see. For some reason I thought she was one of the people trying a VBAC! It makes sense, BUT, not all labors are the same. Just because someone doesn't progress the first time doesn't mean they won't next time. Just my non-medical observation I would think- and again just my opinion- that it would be harder on your uterus and body, to go through surgery, than something it is naturally made to do like have a baby. KWIM? Nothing against anyone- it is just me not understanding the medical need to push surgery. The c-section rate is so much higher in the US than anywhere else.


But I can see where you would be frustrated when they told you one thing and then you have to wait. Hopefully she can get you earlier or something.

Oh- I learned the "window" for letting you labor after your water breaks is different in different areas. In ours I guess it is 24 hours. In the same state just a few hours away, it is 36-48! BUT, sometimes Drs will push the section when THEY have things to do- like you should be on their time clock...and it isn't dangerous to the baby, they just want to get to wherever they need to be. Sometimes babies just take a little longer. (Obviously not talking about the times when the baby is in distress or whatever...that is totally different).
An emergency is an emergency. I guess they think the "risk of infection" is higher- but that is if you get too many unnecessary vag exams after your water breaks.
Again, sorry about the hijack!

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The day you deliver, outside will be warm. Your baby will arrive in the evening.After a labor lasting approximately 5 hours, your child, a girl, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and will be 17-1/2 inches long. This child will have blue eyes and dark hair.