Cincinnati vbac-ers: Which OB did you use?

Mommie75

So I hear women raving about Dr. Bowen, and I would love to choose him as my OB but there's no way I'm going back to Bethesda (where he delivers).  He delivers at Mercy Fairfield too but apparently doesn't make it there most of the time because he's already at Bethesda.  So I have no other choice but to look for someone else.  Did anyone have a successful vbac with a different OB??? Thanks!

angelina477

I went to the Bethesda North clinic. I saw a rotating resident. I think VBAC is 50% your OB and 50% your persistence. 

Aimlc1281

I saw Dr. Amy Long at Group Health Associates.  I just had a successful VBAC on 5/26 and LOVED her!

MrsW1121

I went to Seven Hills and delivered at Mercy Anderson. I had the best experience!!

Mommie75

MrsW1121:

I went to Seven Hills and delivered at Mercy Anderson. I had the best experience!!

Did you vbac? Which Dr there  is the best in your opinion?

MrsW1121

Yes I had a VBAC. I saw all of the DRs and they are all very supportive as long as your medical history is favorable.

Mommie75

Thank you very much. The OB already told me previously that I'm a really good candidate for vbac.  I just had a horrible experience at Bethesda.

jocymama

Do you mind me asking what your horrible experience was at Bethesda? I am scheduled to try for a VBAC there and now I am concerned.

Mommie75

jocymama:

Do you mind me asking what your horrible experience was at Bethesda? I am scheduled to try for a VBAC there and now I am concerned.

 I had a major problem with my epidural. It worked fine for a few hrs but then it moved out of place because they were moving me around a lot due to a posterior baby. Because it was in the wrong place the drugs were being absorbed too quickly into my body and made me super drowsy.  When they up the dose on the epidural after deciding to do a section, it made me even more sleepy.  Once in the OR they failed to thoroughly check if I was numb. The first time they checked I said I was not numb and could still feel.  I had fallen asleep when the pain of the incision woke me up and I said out loud that it hurt. They did not take it seriously though and instead of putting me out just gave me some pain killer through my IV.  It sedated me to where I couldn't verbalize anymore. I'm just disappointed that I wasn't taken seriously and that instead of fixing the problem they just gave me more drugs.  There were clear clinical signs that something wasn't right such as a huge spike in my heartrate and blood pressure when they made the incision and also my level of consciousness I was lethargic.  I communicated more then once that the epidural wasn't helping the pain but they failed to follow up on it.  I spoke directly to the director of anesthesiology and reported this problem.  Hopefully they retrained the staff so they are more aware of this issue.  Next time I will have a thorough conversation with my OB and anesthesiologist before everything so they triple check me to avoid this problem.

jocymama

Wow! I cannot imagine being able to feel my c-section!  I do not blame you for wanting a different hospital.  Thank you for the heads up I will discuss this with my husband so he can help be my advocate if for some reason I cannot advocate for myself.

Mommie75

Yes I think that is a very idea to talk to your husband ahead of time. My husband was not brought back to the OR until they were well into the surgery. At that point I couldn't talk so I couldn't tell him but apparently afterwards he said he felt something was wrong because I had the strongest grip on his hand the whole time. He couldn't even get up to see the baby because I wouldn't let go. He was so overwhelmed and didn't know what to do but it wasn't his fault. I would make sure your hubby is brought back before they start if you were to need a section but good luck to you vbacing. I hope it goes really well.

amandac26

Aimlc1281:

I saw Dr. Amy Long at Group Health Associates.  I just had a successful VBAC on 5/26 and LOVED her!

I am also a patient of Amy Long & trying for a vbac this summer!! Was she very patient in the delivery room? I love her as a doc, but Lautman delivered my daughter & c-sectioned me. I've not experienced delivery with Dr. Long.  

albowman1984

I am trying for a VBAC in the fall. I'm currently being seen at Gynecologic & Obstetric Consultants of Greater Cincinnati (GOC). I delivered my first with Seven Hills in Western Hills. I saw one of the Dr's at Seven Hills before I was pregnant with # 2 and they wouldn't even entertain the idea of a VBAC and automatically said any subsequent pregnancies would be C-Section, although I qualify for a VBAC. Glad I switched, I never wanted a C-section in the first place but baby was in a frank breech position and 5 weeks early so I didn't have much choice. Both offices deliver at Christ, which is a plus.