Comments on: 10 Steps to VBAC Success http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/ A diary of one expecting family's struggle over the local medical community's refusal to perform VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:34:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Teresa http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-8303 Teresa Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:15:15 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-8303 Hello! I had a c-section with my third child because of complications with a car accident I had then. Now after 11 years, having a tubal ligation, then a tubal reversal and being 35 I'm pregnant again! I just moved to this state a few months ago and I have to choose a doctor just by reference. She is not happy I'm choosing VBAC but I put up a fight. She end up giving me a disclaimer form stating I'm aware of all the risks and so on. But I'm afraid she's going to pull up an act when the time for my delivery is near. On top of everything else, everytime I call to consult her with some issues I'm having she don't even check me! I'm very dissapointed with this doctor and seriously considering changing her. I wanted to get induce so my family, who lives far from where we are can be here, and they say no because medications they use to induce can encourage a uterus rupture. I'm very confused! I'm only 23 weeks and don't know if I have enough time to change doctors. Hello!
I had a c-section with my third child because of complications with a car accident I had then. Now after 11 years, having a tubal ligation, then a tubal reversal and being 35 I’m pregnant again! I just moved to this state a few months ago and I have to choose a doctor just by reference. She is not happy I’m choosing VBAC but I put up a fight. She end up giving me a disclaimer form stating I’m aware of all the risks and so on. But I’m afraid she’s going to pull up an act when the time for my delivery is near. On top of everything else, everytime I call to consult her with some issues I’m having she don’t even check me! I’m very dissapointed with this doctor and seriously considering changing her. I wanted to get induce so my family, who lives far from where we are can be here, and they say no because medications they use to induce can encourage a uterus rupture. I’m very confused! I’m only 23 weeks and don’t know if I have enough time to change doctors.

]]> By: Nicole http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-8066 Nicole Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:48:19 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-8066 I had a c-section with my son who is now 18 years old. 4½ years later I had a VBAC, successful, no complications, and I was induced (I guess my younger son and I are very lucky nothing went wrong). Now, 13½ years after the VBAC, I am pregnant again and am told I must have a c-section. I am 33. Even though it has been so long and a successful VBAC later, it doesn't matter to the doctors or the local hospitals. I am very discouraged but don't have any other hospital choices. I had a c-section with my son who is now 18 years old. 4½ years later I had a VBAC, successful, no complications, and I was induced (I guess my younger son and I are very lucky nothing went wrong). Now, 13½ years after the VBAC, I am pregnant again and am told I must have a c-section. I am 33. Even though it has been so long and a successful VBAC later, it doesn’t matter to the doctors or the local hospitals. I am very discouraged but don’t have any other hospital choices.

]]> By: Cherree http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-7922 Cherree Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:10:52 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-7922 I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second child. My first was born via c-section because I was dialating at a slow pace and I got tired of waiting and the pain got too intense. Basically, I chickened out and ended up regretting it afterwards. The recovery was awful. 16 years later I find myself pregnant and want to desparately have a VBAC. My doctor initially agreed and we really didin't discuss it anymore until he filled out my family medical forms for work and listed a c-section as delivery. After questioning it, he began to tell me all of horror stories and insisted that I take the route suggested. I resisted the thought and we didn't discuss it anymore until a few weeks ago when he asked me what date I wanted him to schedule my c-section. I told him that I wanted a VBAC and he got really mad at me and even yelled at me. He refused to even discuss it and scheduled me. I went in top have my bloodwork done and was crying on the inside the entire time. My spirit was broken and I went home to prepare myself for the surgery. I began to cry and pray to God for help in hopes that I would go into labor before the date and have my baby on my own. After praying and talking with some of my church members and family I realized that this was MY body and so I decided not to go. I called the doctor's office to cancel and then the hospital. My doctor called my husband and told him that if I didn't show up for surgery I would have to find another doctor. I was floored considering I have been with this doctor since I was 15, I am 37 now, he delivered my first baby. I must say that I was quite disappointed as I can't find anyone to take me at this late date. My doctor had his receptionist call me and tell me what hospital I would have to deliver at. I thought that he was being sarcastic and shook it off as such. After feeling a bit despondent from the rejection I decided to call the hospital. They were so encouraging. They told me that they supported VBACs and that all I needed to do was show up when I went into labor. I was absolutely stunned bit I knew it was God that had made a way for me. I am due in 6 days and pray that everything will be fine. I really appreciate all of your testimonies and I look forward to posting my testimony of victory in a few days. I am 38 weeks pregnant with my second child. My first was born via c-section because I was dialating at a slow pace and I got tired of waiting and the pain got too intense. Basically, I chickened out and ended up regretting it afterwards. The recovery was awful.

16 years later I find myself pregnant and want to desparately have a VBAC. My doctor initially agreed and we really didin’t discuss it anymore until he filled out my family medical forms for work and listed a c-section as delivery. After questioning it, he began to tell me all of horror stories and insisted that I take the route suggested. I resisted the thought and we didn’t discuss it anymore until a few weeks ago when he asked me what date I wanted him to schedule my c-section.

I told him that I wanted a VBAC and he got really mad at me and even yelled at me. He refused to even discuss it and scheduled me. I went in top have my bloodwork done and was crying on the inside the entire time. My spirit was broken and I went home to prepare myself for the surgery. I began to cry and pray to God for help in hopes that I would go into labor before the date and have my baby on my own. After praying and talking with some of my church members and family I realized that this was MY body and so I decided not to go. I called the doctor’s office to cancel and then the hospital. My doctor called my husband and told him that if I didn’t show up for surgery I would have to find another doctor. I was floored considering I have been with this doctor since I was 15, I am 37 now, he delivered my first baby.

I must say that I was quite disappointed as I can’t find anyone to take me at this late date. My doctor had his receptionist call me and tell me what hospital I would have to deliver at. I thought that he was being sarcastic and shook it off as such. After feeling a bit despondent from the rejection I decided to call the hospital. They were so encouraging. They told me that they supported VBACs and that all I needed to do was show up when I went into labor. I was absolutely stunned bit I knew it was God that had made a way for me.

I am due in 6 days and pray that everything will be fine. I really appreciate all of your testimonies and I look forward to posting my testimony of victory in a few days.

]]> By: Jackie http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-6995 Jackie Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:06:29 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-6995 I had an emergency c-section in 2002 with my first baby after being induced. I was in labor for about 25 hours and only progressed to 4 cm. The nurses said that the baby's heart rate was dropping and the next thing I knew I was being rushed into have the surgery. I was absolutely devastated and started crying. After the cesarean I was only allowed a few seconds to see my baby and then was sent to a recovery room by myself for an hour. I had to spend a week in the hospital and the recovery was painful. After I came home I had severe postpartum depression. With my second child I was determined to have a VBAC, but when going to my first prenatal visit with the same doctor as before was told he didn't allow them. He told me the scary stories about uterine rupture and mental retardation and complications that could result from it. He also said that it would be hard to find a doctor who would assist a VBAC. Well, I went home and did my research and discovered that many doctors will not allow them because of medical liability insurance. Also, that c-sections were riskier than attempting VBAC. Long story short... I was able to find a doctor in the same practice who would support me. I unfortunately had to be induced before my due date, because he would be out of town. It all worked out and I was able to have a vaginal birth. It almost didn't happen because I wouldn't progress passed 4 cm again until they gave me and epidural which relaxed me. After I rested for an hour I had fully dilated and had the baby in 20 mn. I am so thankful to God that I had the opportunity to have a vaginal birth. I love hearing how other mothers have also had the chance. I had an emergency c-section in 2002 with my first baby after being induced. I was in labor for about 25 hours and only progressed to 4 cm. The nurses said that the baby’s heart rate was dropping and the next thing I knew I was being rushed into have the surgery. I was absolutely devastated and started crying. After the cesarean I was only allowed a few seconds to see my baby and then was sent to a recovery room by myself for an hour. I had to spend a week in the hospital and the recovery was painful. After I came home I had severe postpartum depression. With my second child I was determined to have a VBAC, but when going to my first prenatal visit with the same doctor as before was told he didn’t allow them. He told me the scary stories about uterine rupture and mental retardation and complications that could result from it. He also said that it would be hard to find a doctor who would assist a VBAC. Well, I went home and did my research and discovered that many doctors will not allow them because of medical liability insurance. Also, that c-sections were riskier than attempting VBAC. Long story short… I was able to find a doctor in the same practice who would support me. I unfortunately had to be induced before my due date, because he would be out of town. It all worked out and I was able to have a vaginal birth. It almost didn’t happen because I wouldn’t progress passed 4 cm again until they gave me and epidural which relaxed me. After I rested for an hour I had fully dilated and had the baby in 20 mn. I am so thankful to God that I had the opportunity to have a vaginal birth. I love hearing how other mothers have also had the chance.

]]> By: Elizabeth McGee http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-6867 Elizabeth McGee Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:09:29 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-6867 Hello Ladies, C-sections are definitely a scarry thing and I often get criticized for being for them. I'm not, but I do realize that for many women who have health risks it can be very necessary and often life saving, but of course, it can be troublesome with regard to recovery and just plain being scary. If you can find a qualified doctor to do a vbac and it's what you really want, by all means please do it, however if a c-section is required please be sure you research, plan and make it a priority to have a swift and healthy recovery. Warmest Regards, Elizabeth Hello Ladies,

C-sections are definitely a scarry thing and I often get criticized for being for them. I’m not, but I do realize that for many women who have health risks it can be very necessary and often life saving, but of course, it can be troublesome with regard to recovery and just plain being scary.

If you can find a qualified doctor to do a vbac and it’s what you really want, by all means please do it, however if a c-section is required please be sure you research, plan and make it a priority to have a swift and healthy recovery.

Warmest Regards,
Elizabeth

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