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). Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:26:03 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jennifer http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/comment-page-1/#comment-10240 Jennifer Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:53:00 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-10240 I had to have an emergency c-section with my first. I was about a week over due; my OB wanted to induce on my due date, but I wanted for things to happen on their own. I went in to the hospital having sparatic contractions but mainly just very uncomfortable and not feeling right. After being checked and having no change since my last appointment I was told I could go home or go walk. I walked. My water broke on the way back upstairs; I didn't know what it was... anyway, I stayed. I hadn't planned on an epidural but got one, b/c I was so tired. Then they started pit. - and evetually that babies heart beat would drop with each contraction. So at 1:30am the doctor on call (who I NEVER saw) said c-section; baby came at 1:59am. I was disappointed, but SO happy he was ok. Baby #2. I begged for a VBAC and nobody in the practice would go for it (I've since learned that their insurance won't allow it). So I went to every other doctor in the city - one said I could try but wasn't encouraging. So I ended up with another c-section. Surprise: Baby #3. I had it in my mind that I would have another c-section, but at an appointment for my youngest, the pediatrician was asking about Baby 3's dues date, etc. -- and said that if I wanted a VBAC to find a doctor who truly supported me; even if I had to go somewhere else. I called my former dr in another town and they support VBACs; I have an appointment Monday to see if I qualify. I SO hope I do, but I mostly want a healthy baby! I just don't want to keep being sad about not experiencing a birth --- I've never given birth; my doctors have. My turn.... maybe. I just want the change to try again, even if I have to have a c-section in the end. And I know the risks and I also know about the disabilities that can come from it; I have taught special education for 5 years. But I know there are risks either way and God will be in control however the baby comes. Wish Me Luck! I had to have an emergency c-section with my first. I was about a week over due; my OB wanted to induce on my due date, but I wanted for things to happen on their own. I went in to the hospital having sparatic contractions but mainly just very uncomfortable and not feeling right.

After being checked and having no change since my last appointment I was told I could go home or go walk. I walked. My water broke on the way back upstairs; I didn’t know what it was… anyway, I stayed. I hadn’t planned on an epidural but got one, b/c I was so tired. Then they started pit. – and evetually that babies heart beat would drop with each contraction. So at 1:30am the doctor on call (who I NEVER saw) said c-section; baby came at 1:59am. I was disappointed, but SO happy he was ok.

Baby #2. I begged for a VBAC and nobody in the practice would go for it (I’ve since learned that their insurance won’t allow it). So I went to every other doctor in the city – one said I could try but wasn’t encouraging. So I ended up with another c-section.

Surprise: Baby #3. I had it in my mind that I would have another c-section, but at an appointment for my youngest, the pediatrician was asking about Baby 3’s dues date, etc. — and said that if I wanted a VBAC to find a doctor who truly supported me; even if I had to go somewhere else.

I called my former dr in another town and they support VBACs; I have an appointment Monday to see if I qualify. I SO hope I do, but I mostly want a healthy baby! I just don’t want to keep being sad about not experiencing a birth — I’ve never given birth; my doctors have. My turn…. maybe.

I just want the change to try again, even if I have to have a c-section in the end. And I know the risks and I also know about the disabilities that can come from it; I have taught special education for 5 years. But I know there are risks either way and God will be in control however the baby comes.

Wish Me Luck!

]]> By: Sarah http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9856 Sarah Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:45:57 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-9856 I'm glad I found this site. I'm 2 days overdue and planning a vbac. My first was born section after 2 days attempted induction (I'm a determined sucker) for preeclampsia. I'm one of those women pit does nothing for. Two of the four obs I see now are unsupportive and the lady doc has never been even cordial to me. She has amazingly seen me twice and the second visit was so awful (full of scare tactics, threats and putdowns) that I canceled my next appt with her. Today I'm seeing one of her partners whom I like and who has been very understanding. If he shows any signs of not being supportive today, I will probably see about going to The Farm. I only live about 4 hrs away and have already found out they will take me because I am a good candidate for vbac. To all who have experienced uterine rupture during a vbac I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you went through and wish you all the best. But I can't help noticing how many of you were chemically induced! Seems like time to prosecute some docs IMO since if they do vbacs they should know rupture is much more likely with induction! And to all considering vbac like me, I say do your research, choose your risks (there are more and many are severe with sections too) make sure you're low risk and do what you know is right for you no matter what anyone says! Best to all! I’m glad I found this site. I’m 2 days overdue and planning a vbac. My first was born section after 2 days attempted induction (I’m a determined sucker) for preeclampsia. I’m one of those women pit does nothing for.

Two of the four obs I see now are unsupportive and the lady doc has never been even cordial to me. She has amazingly seen me twice and the second visit was so awful (full of scare tactics, threats and putdowns) that I canceled my next appt with her. Today I’m seeing one of her partners whom I like and who has been very understanding. If he shows any signs of not being supportive today, I will probably see about going to The Farm. I only live about 4 hrs away and have already found out they will take me because I am a good candidate for vbac.

To all who have experienced uterine rupture during a vbac I am so sorry. I can’t imagine what you went through and wish you all the best. But I can’t help noticing how many of you were chemically induced! Seems like time to prosecute some docs IMO since if they do vbacs they should know rupture is much more likely with induction!

And to all considering vbac like me, I say do your research, choose your risks (there are more and many are severe with sections too) make sure you’re low risk and do what you know is right for you no matter what anyone says!

Best to all!

]]> By: margaret http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9579 margaret Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:54:21 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-9579 after reading some of these stories i see some ladies are worse then me i went passed my due date an they told me they want induce an i have to have another c-section.. has anyone else had this problem ~~~~~~ Remember that due dates are just estimates made by doctors and their sonogram machines. There are ways to encourage labor to begin that don't involve drugs that cause labor to come on too fast, and too strong (thus endangering the mom and baby). - Angela after reading some of these stories i see some ladies are worse then me i went passed my due date an they told me they want induce an i have to have another c-section.. has anyone else had this problem

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Remember that due dates are just estimates made by doctors and their sonogram machines. There are ways to encourage labor to begin that don’t involve drugs that cause labor to come on too fast, and too strong (thus endangering the mom and baby).

- Angela

]]> By: Tracy http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9290 Tracy Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:01:00 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-9290 Please visit the website at the bottom of this message. It will let you know about your rights and what to do when you want a VBAC and are having trouble getting support from doctors. It gave me a lot of strength to put my foot down at my doctor's office. I am 36 weeks pregnant and had a c-section 5 years ago with my twins. The recovery was horrible and I feel that they completely pressured me into a cs. Being pressured and treated without respect for your personal desires and plans for labor is grounds for a lawsuit-know your rights! please visit this website because NO hospital or doctor can turn you away and make you have a cs if you show up in labor and if they refuse to be your doctor and do a vbac they MUST give you 30 day written notice and help you find a doctor that supports VBACs. Good Luck! http://www.ican-online.org/ Please visit the website at the bottom of this message. It will let you know about your rights and what to do when you want a VBAC and are having trouble getting support from doctors. It gave me a lot of strength to put my foot down at my doctor’s office. I am 36 weeks pregnant and had a c-section 5 years ago with my twins. The recovery was horrible and I feel that they completely pressured me into a cs. Being pressured and treated without respect for your personal desires and plans for labor is grounds for a lawsuit-know your rights! please visit this website because NO hospital or doctor can turn you away and make you have a cs if you show up in labor and if they refuse to be your doctor and do a vbac they MUST give you 30 day written notice and help you find a doctor that supports VBACs. Good Luck!
http://www.ican-online.org/

]]> By: christina http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/comment-page-1/#comment-9190 christina Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:52:56 +0000 http://vbac.angelahoy.com/2007/04/04/10-steps-to-vbac-success/#comment-9190 Ladies, I just want to let you know I had a VBAC 11 years ago and my uterus DID rupture. I was so scared. I lost 2000cc of blood my blood pressure was 74/29 I almost died. My daughter had to be rushed to nicu when they delivered her she was soooo blue .I didn't even get to see her . Anyways My point is I would never have a VBAC I am plainning in March of 2009 to have a tubal reversal done I hope I am making the right dission due to it has been 11yrs I am 32 and would love to have one more child .WHAT DO YOU THINK?????? Ladies, I just want to let you know I had a VBAC 11 years ago and my uterus DID rupture. I was so scared. I lost 2000cc of blood my blood pressure was 74/29 I almost died. My daughter had to be rushed to nicu when they delivered her she was soooo blue .I didn’t even get to see her . Anyways My point is I would never have a VBAC I am plainning in March of 2009 to have a tubal reversal done I hope I am making the right dission due to it has been 11yrs I am 32 and would love to have one more child .WHAT DO YOU THINK??????

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