does anyone know and rec a dr that does vbacs

mhvb12

I had my first daughter via c-section.  I would like to have 4 or more children.  Now being pregnant with my second my dr isn't recomending any more after 3.  I wanted to know if anyone out there has a dr and hospital that performed a vbac so that I could possibily have that as an option.  My docs and hospital will not do vbacs.  Thanks!

mzovoce

have you considered one of the birth centers, there is one in Bryn mawr and one in (I Think) Bucks County.

kimberleigh30

I go to Suburban OBGYN and I just had a c-section.  I asked if I would have to have a c/s next time and he said considering that the reason why I had to have a c/s this time was because of the baby heart rate dropping, that he doesn't see why I could not have a vbac next time.

Jen&Len

I will be trying for a VBAC with Dr. Norman Brest and am delivering at Lankenau Hospital. I hear Dr. Scott Bailey is also very VBAC friendly (also delivers at Lankenau)

mhvb12

Thanks so much ladies.  its really hard trying to find a place or practice that allows this. 

Stacyc625

I can tell you what i know from a friends' experience- she might be able to chime in more to give you more specifics-

she had a c/s with her first and hoped to do a vbac with her second- a doctor referred her to Suburban or Montgomery Hosp (in norristown- don't remember which one) and suggested she look for a midwife. that is a very midwife friendly hospital.

GL with what you decide. Also the birthing center at Bryn Mawr is wonderful- and the hospital is right across the street if need be!

Jaimers375

I don't know where you're located, but Lawrence Park OB/GYN, all 3 drs there do VBACs.  I'm choosing not to have one, but they were supportive if I wanted one. They only deliver at Lankenau.

Jackswife123

mzovoce:

have you considered one of the birth centers, there is one in Bryn mawr and one in (I Think) Bucks County.

THe Birth center won't do VBACs 

mom2tatum

Pennsylvania Hospital downtown has a pretty good VBAC success rate and are pretty mom/baby friendly.  They have lots of midwives attending labors there.  Your chances increase greatly with doula support as well.  You can contact me if you need any further info.  But I'd start out by contacting the local ICAN chapter for info on local VBAC support and anything related.

 

Lori

MAprincess

Stacyc625:

I can tell you what i know from a friends' experience- she might be able to chime in more to give you more specifics-

she had a c/s with her first and hoped to do a vbac with her second- a doctor referred her to Suburban or Montgomery Hosp (in norristown- don't remember which one) and suggested she look for a midwife. that is a very midwife friendly hospital.

GL with what you decide. Also the birthing center at Bryn Mawr is wonderful- and the hospital is right across the street if need be!

WAY late chiming in over here, but Stacy is talking about me:-)  I used Ronni Rothman (midwife) at Montgomery and she was AWESOME.  My c-section was at Bryn Mawr Hospital-- I was originally at The Birth Center but had to be transferred.  The Birth Center can't do VBACs even with previous patients anymore.  If you read this, PM me if you want more info on Ronni!

joysaw00

Actually, the Birth Center in Bryn Mawr will not accept patients who have had a previous C-section regardless of where the care was. I had a C-section while I was their patient for my first child and cannot go back there for my second.