I personally wouldn't have attempted it. I'm all for VBAC, but not after 3 c/s. There is a reason why doctors use precautions and there is a reason why there is a percentage of uterine rupture - it's because it HAS happened. It's a small percentage, but it could happen to anyone and I wouldn't want to be that person. I'm nervous enough contemplating VBAC after 1 c/s, no way in hell after 3.
Connor Reeves - July 4, 2007
Naomi Raye - January 26, 2011
I personally wouldn't have attempted it. I'm all for VBAC, but not after 3 c/s. There is a reason why doctors use precautions and there is a reason why there is a percentage of uterine rupture - it's because it HAS happened. It's a small percentage, but it could happen to anyone and I wouldn't want to be that person. I'm nervous enough contemplating VBAC after 1 c/s, no way in hell after 3.
I personally wouldn't have attempted it. I'm all for VBAC, but not after 3 c/s. There is a reason why doctors use precautions and there is a reason why there is a percentage of uterine rupture - it's because it HAS happened. It's a small percentage, but it could happen to anyone and I wouldn't want to be that person. I'm nervous enough contemplating VBAC after 1 c/s, no way in hell after 3.
I agree!
Me too! I wouldn't consider it after the 2 c/s I've had either.
I'm all for a VBAC (and would consider one myself), as well as not automatically taking your doctor's word for things if your gut says otherwise. And I'm glad that it worked out for her with a good ending. But this particular situation, and how it was done (behind her doctor's back) sounds very irresponsible to me. The potential risks of VBACs (especially after multiple c/s's) aren't just made up to shut women who don't want a repeat c/s up. Hailing her as a hero for this behavior is not very responsible either, IMO.
I'm all for a VBAC (and would consider one myself), as well as not automatically taking your doctor's word for things if your gut says otherwise. And I'm glad that it worked out for her with a good ending. But this particular situation, and how it was done (behind her doctor's back) sounds very irresponsible to me. The potential risks of VBACs (especially after multiple c/s's) aren't just made up to shut women who don't want a repeat c/s up. Hailing her as a hero for this behavior is not very responsible either, IMO.
Eh. Just my opinon.
This. Putting yourself and most importantly your baby in danger is not hero worthy. It's irresponsible and selfish.
What I love about this article is that she said a VBAC at home was a "last resort". If the OB or hospital were more willing to work with her and help her have the vaginal birth that she wanted, then she could have done it in a safer environment if something were to have gone wrong. ACOG said last year that VBACs are a reasonable option for most women. It is the hospitals who have to catch up and start allowing women to give birth.
Re: VBAC after 3 C's -- article on CNN
I agree!
Me too! I wouldn't consider it after the 2 c/s I've had either.
I'm all for a VBAC (and would consider one myself), as well as not automatically taking your doctor's word for things if your gut says otherwise. And I'm glad that it worked out for her with a good ending. But this particular situation, and how it was done (behind her doctor's back) sounds very irresponsible to me. The potential risks of VBACs (especially after multiple c/s's) aren't just made up to shut women who don't want a repeat c/s up. Hailing her as a hero for this behavior is not very responsible either, IMO.
Eh. Just my opinon.
This. Putting yourself and most importantly your baby in danger is not hero worthy. It's irresponsible and selfish.