Help me find the right questions to ask my OB?

Ardmhs83

I have a VBAC consult appointment set up for next Wednesday.  Basically just an appointment to feel out or "grill" my OB about how VBAC friendly she really is...or isn't.  My local hospital and OB just started allowing VBACs about a month ago.  The OB came from somewhere else that did them and the hospital did them 10 years ago, but stopped for a while.  Anyway...I have a back up plan to where I can travel 30 minutes out of state to a midwife/OB office that has been doing them for years and was recommended to me by the local ICAN leader.  I have a feeling I will end up there, but I would really love to stay local and deliver in the same hospital as I did last time.  It is where I am more comfortable.  My mom has been working there for 30 years, so everyone knows me...it is nice.

I only ended up with a c-section last time b/c my son was breech and it wasn't any kind of an emercengy situation.  I plan on TTC around next April, but want to have a practice set up already. 

So,I have been doing lots of research on asking the right questions and what red flags I should look out for when finding a VBAC friendly DR.  However, I would love to here from actual experience.  I've got a list already made up, but if you ladies could help me out to make sure I know I got everything covered...that would be great!!

*I am wanting a med-free VBAC...not ruling out the possibility of wanting the epidural once there or having them run a line w/o meds...just in case. 

 TIA! :-)

lalamakita

It's great to do your research. The way I found my very provbac doc was to talk to a lot of doulas. When I started my search I knew I also wanted to do everything I could for a successful vbac, and for me that included a doula and a lot of preparation for a medfree birth. All the doulas I spoke to all recommended one doctor. So that was an overwhelming reference for me. Their experience was solid about lots of docs, hospitals and birthing centers. And was more aligned with what I wanted versus the range of experiences / opinions my other momfriends had. Even if you don't really intend on hiring a doula, you can still learn a lot from initial talks. ICAN will also be invaluable, the leader can point you in the direction of good local doula websites or open houses. You will need support and I hope you can find it, in your husband, family and medical team. Good luck!

Ardmhs83

lalamakita:

It's great to do your research. The way I found my very provbac doc was to talk to a lot of doulas. When I started my search I knew I also wanted to do everything I could for a successful vbac, and for me that included a doula and a lot of preparation for a medfree birth. All the doulas I spoke to all recommended one doctor. So that was an overwhelming reference for me. Their experience was solid about lots of docs, hospitals and birthing centers. And was more aligned with what I wanted versus the range of experiences / opinions my other momfriends had. Even if you don't really intend on hiring a doula, you can still learn a lot from initial talks. ICAN will also be invaluable, the leader can point you in the direction of good local doula websites or open houses. You will need support and I hope you can find it, in your husband, family and medical team. Good luck!

Ty! Yes, I plan on hiring a doula. Never even thought about asking them for recommendations though. Great idea...thanks again!