VBAC

Saw the NP... Pretty sure the MD will give me the thumbs down too :(

This will be baby #3, with 2 prior C/S. I asked about VBAC with my second & was told that the hospital was not equipped for a VBAC (Level II) and I was also NOT a candidate. Pretty much everything that could have gone wrong with #1 did. :( I never progressed past 5cm, she was 8.6lb & I am very petite, her head was HUGE, meconium in my water 12+ hrs & was never checked, my temp was 103.8 when my MD saw me, baby was showing occasional distress. ??? So they feared #2 would be larger & have a similar outcome anyway. She was only 6.6lb, tiny head. :)

 The past year has overwhelming evidence that supports VBAC after 2+ C/S... Even my hospital's website encourages pt's to look at this possibility. (The NP had no idea this was cited on their page). I even work in the same hospital network & have seen the admission orders to prove my MD & her partner do this, after she has told me they don't ??? When I saw the NP, I thought I presented a good case & even asked her to tell me my score 0-10 & what made me not qualify. She was pretty confident that the MD would agree I was too risky, but wrote it on my chart to discuss during the next visit. :( I wish I could just have a STORK drop off my baby... :) Much easier!

Re: Saw the NP... Pretty sure the MD will give me the thumbs down too :(

  • What on earth would they do if a first time mom or non-VBAC needed a c/s?  Sounds like a new doc or hospital is in order if you want a VBAC, so frustrating and I'm sorry! 

     

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  • I'm sorry - I hope the MD has a different POV, but I agree, if you can, it may be time to shop around for a new care provider.  I know that made me feel much better about my chances for a VBAC - it's amazing the load it lifted from my shoulders!
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  • Ugh that sounds frustrating.  If you want a VBA2C, I think you should keep looking.  Hopefully you can find someone more supportive.

    Your girls are beautiful :) 

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  • how frustrating!  I agree though, I would look for another provider.  Good luck!
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    how frustrating!  I agree though, I would look for another provider.  Good luck!

    Ditto.  When I was seeing my OB I was actually wishing I hadn't gotten pregnant because I didn't want to give birth with such a negative provider.  I switched to a midwife and love her.  I'm excited now for this LO's birth. 

  • I think that sometimes being pregnant and preparing for birth can be stressful enough (especially when you have other children) so I would want to find a provider and group that was very supportive.  You won't want to deal any unnecessary negativity from other people doubting you.  I'd shop around.
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