EP41| Signs of Uterine Rupture

<p>In this episode, I discuss some of the signs of uterine rupture.&nbsp;</p> <p>When I was planning my freebirth after two c-sections and my own special scar (I have a vertical scar down into my cervix was made during the surgical birth of my second baby – this is a risk that comes with c-section after labour has started.</p> <p>I won’t get into special scars or Csection risks for this episode, but I would like to take a deeper dive into special scars in a future episode.</p> <p>Something I wanted to make note which you will hear about more in a second is that you can rupture before labour – which I found interesting.</p> <p>What I did before I was pregnant and exploring my options to have a VBAC was go into a couple of groups with women you had special scars or csection/ VBAC groups and asked women who had experienced ruptures to share their experiences.</p> <p>I share what they said in more detail on this podcast episode.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>So what are some signs that you can look out for in your VBAC Homebirth?</strong></p> <p>· Sudden, severe uterine pain</p> <p>· Uterine contractions that don’t cease</p> <p>· Regression of your baby in the womb, including a decreased heart rate</p> <p>· Fetal distress‌</p> <p>· Severe vaginal bleeding or hemorrhaging</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Find out more on how I can support you + you can have me as your guide + biggest supporter - </strong><a href="https://themotherhoodcircle.com.au/services/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Click here!</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Insta: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleylwinning/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@ashleylwinning</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Ashley x</strong></p>