I'm not sure I could handle an actual VBAC. Labor with my daughter was extreamly traumatic and I don't want to risk ending up with thing the way they were her. However, after seeing the you tube video on the Natural/Woman Centered C/S... I'm wanting to talk to my doc about it. I would like to be able to show him more and give him more about this being done in the US...
anyone?
Re: Are there stats on US "natural" c-sections?
I guess I can't find the video you are talking about.
I can't see lots of practices going for the "natural" c-section. What I can see is dr's trying their best to meet your needs for experiencing a safe and family friendly birth.
I had sort-of skin to skin after my RCS.
I got to see baby before it was cleaned up so long as Apgars greater than 8.
My husband viewed birth.
I had a doula and husband in room to help support me through procedures.
It's worth asking your dr, but you have to get so many people on board for the c/s that I could imagine it wouldn't be possible. (Anesthesiologist, Dr's, Assisting Dr)
Ditto. Definitely talk to your doctor about it but remember that some of this stuff might be out of his/her control. Maybe you can talk to an anesthesiologist from your hospital as well. I'm not trying to discourage you--I certainly think it's worth asking and trying to make a c/s the best birth for you. You may not be able to get everything you want but you can probably get some of it.
I don't think there are any stats on this but maybe someone else knows of some.