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Planned normal delivery?
I would like to know whether a normal vaginal delivery with an epidural can be planned in advance, similar to a planned C-section.
Is it possible to schedule or plan the process?
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A normal vaginal delivery can't be scheduled on a fixed date the way a C-section can, since labor usually starts on its own and the timing isn't something anyone can plan ahead.
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What you can plan ahead is pain relief. Most hospitals can give you an epidural once labor begins and the anaesthesia team is available, so discuss this choice with your obstetrician in advance. If your pregnancy goes past your due date, induction of labor can be considered then.
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Please consult your obstetrician about your preference for an epidural at your next visit, so it's noted in your birth plan.
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