Excellent article, with the exception of myth 5. An induction (presumably with pit) does not "greatly increase the risks for the mother". While the risk of rupture does increase, it is not a huge increase, particularly when used in moderation.
I just love (sarcastically) how they call VBAC a "procedure". The entire point is that a VBAC is NOT a procedure. It's something YOU DO, not something that is DONE TO YOU.
Sorry I'm grouchy this week.
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I just love (sarcastically) how they call VBAC a "procedure". The entire point is that a VBAC is NOT a procedure. It's something YOU DO, not something that is DONE TO YOU.
Sorry I'm grouchy this week.
Yes that always bugs me. How is a woman pushing her child out a procedure? Is it also a procedure when she poops?
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I just love (sarcastically) how they call VBAC a "procedure". The entire point is that a VBAC is NOT a procedure. It's something YOU DO, not something that is DONE TO YOU.
Sorry I'm grouchy this week.
Yes that always bugs me. How is a woman pushing her child out a procedure? Is it also a procedure when she poops?
Agreed - and *chuckle* My son is quite good at said procedure, in that case.
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I just love (sarcastically) how they call VBAC a "procedure". The entire point is that a VBAC is NOT a procedure. It's something YOU DO, not something that is DONE TO YOU.
Sorry I'm grouchy this week.
Yes that always bugs me. How is a woman pushing her child out a procedure? Is it also a procedure when she poops?
Excellent article, with the exception of myth 5. An induction (presumably with pit) does not "greatly increase the risks for the mother". While the risk of rupture does increase, it is not a huge increase, particularly when used in moderation.
yea, it sort of made it sound like induction if you haven't had a c/s is 100% safe and I don't think any induction is 100% safe. There are risks with everything.
I also think that most OB's who don't do VBACs don't realize that any induction with a VBAC has to be treated differently than someone who hasn't had a c/s
Re: VBAC myths debunked
Some other VBAC myths debunked:
1. You cannot VBAC if your hospital does not have staff "immediately available" 24/7 to handle an emergency c/s
2. You are not a good candidate if you had a cesarean after 10 cm
3. You are not a good candidate if you had your cesarean for FTP or CPD
4. You have no induction or augmentation options in a VBAC
5. Most uterine ruptures are fatal for the baby and require a hysterectomy for the mother
6. You need an epidural to have a VBAC.
7. Most VBAC attempts end in a c/s anyway so why bother
I just love (sarcastically) how they call VBAC a "procedure". The entire point is that a VBAC is NOT a procedure. It's something YOU DO, not something that is DONE TO YOU.
Sorry I'm grouchy this week.
Yes that always bugs me. How is a woman pushing her child out a procedure? Is it also a procedure when she poops?
Agreed - and *chuckle* My son is quite good at said procedure, in that case.
ha! I know! that always gets me too!
yea, it sort of made it sound like induction if you haven't had a c/s is 100% safe and I don't think any induction is 100% safe. There are risks with everything.
I also think that most OB's who don't do VBACs don't realize that any induction with a VBAC has to be treated differently than someone who hasn't had a c/s