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WWYD - VBAMC or RCS Help!

DeansGirl0329DeansGirl0329
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Ok, I've had 2 C-Sections. DS #1 just didn't drop down at all after being induced and then started to have distress/heart rate drops during my contractions so they did emergency C-S. That sucked. 

DS #2 - my hospital here does not do VBAC so it was a scheduled CS. Pretty amazing on how I felt for this one.

DS #3 on the way. I am not positive this is our last kid. They say C/S get harder and harder and some don't even recommend going past 3.

The hospital where I am currently going is within walking distance to my house - which is nice for taking care of dogs, getting to hospital in emergencies in the Wisconsin winter.

A hospital about 45 minutes away (in good weather) will at least consult me on a VBAMC...but I'd need to switch dr's and of course it's no guarantee that I'd be successful.  It'd be nice to avoid surgery if I can. 

Blah.  Thoughts? 

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Re: WWYD - VBAMC or RCS Help!

  • papagenapapagena member
    Very personal, but I'd probably at least meet with the other doctor and find out more about the hospital's & doctor's VBAC rates before deciding.  If you're thinking of possibly having more kids, I'd probably try for the VBAC, personally. 
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  • spark&echospark&echo

    imagepapagena:
    Very personal, but I'd probably at least meet with the other doctor and find out more about the hospital's & doctor's VBAC rates before deciding.  If you're thinking of possibly having more kids, I'd probably try for the VBAC, personally. 

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    ACOG supports VBA2C, if I'm not mistaken.  I'd go for it if you feel comfortable with the other doctor.   

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  • nosoup4unosoup4u member
    I third what everyone else said - you should at least explore your options, especially if you're not sure if you want to stop after three kids. good luck!
    DS1 - Feb 2008

    DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)

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  • DeansGirl0329DeansGirl0329

    Yeah, I guess one of my problems is I don't know any of the other doctors, and don't know anyone in that town to get recommendations. All I know is they do VBACs there. Hmm. 

     

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  • papagenapapagena member
    Have you asked on your local ICAN list for doctor recommendations?  They may have suggestions.  I actually got the suggestion for my FP/VBAC friendly doctor from our pedi, who is actually a part of the birthing coalition here (supports women in birthing and their choices within birthing).  Another place to ask is if there is a doula organization in your area, since they will have seen things from the inside - also any natural birth/birthing initiatives in your area.  Good luck!
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  • DeansGirl0329DeansGirl0329

    Yay! I just scheduled a consult with a dr who does VBAC/VBAMC...

    It's next week so we'll see what they think about my chart.

     

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  • JoelsGirl07JoelsGirl07
    I think you made the right decision. It never hurts to talk. Honestly, doctors that don't support VBACs are uneducated and are not following the current ACOG guidelines.
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  • StrawberrywineStrawberrywine

    My SIL is a obygn dr and she warned me that after a 3rd c/s statistics became hairer and hairer for the c/s. If you want more children, I'd definitely keep your options open.

     Don't scare yourself online though. There are some scary m c/s stories.

     

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