switching OB at 22 weeks?
I've made it clear that I want a VBAC since I got pregnant, and my OB has continued to say that she will let me try. But, I just found out from our local ICAN chapter that she is not known as one of the doctors who is very supportive of VBACs. There are two very good doctors who also have midwives in their practices and both are covered by my insurance.
I think I am low-risk - I was induced for pre-e, so forced to lay on my back in bed with a posterior baby. 12 hours later they started getting concerned about infection and even though I was dilated to 8cm they decided to do a c-section. (This was in another city, not with my current OB.)
Do you think a new practice would take me at 22 weeks? I just don't feel like I have that great of a chance with her if she isn't truly that supportive of VBACs.
Re: switching OB at 22 weeks?
I would do this. Call and see if you can have a consultation. If you don't like them, you can stick with your current doctor.
If you are having doubts about your OB, I would at least look into other options. I had doubts about my OB last time and thought about switching, but never followed through. My OB ended up mismanaging my labor and I had a c/s (which is why I am on this board). I hated how she treated me during my birth and afterwards too. I've always wished I had at least looked into switching.
I switched at 34 weeks...
In addition to having a consultation with other potential docs, you may want to discuss your concerns with your current OB. Tell her exactly what you've heard and feel her out for how supportive she truly is. At least then she would have an idea of why you switched if/when you do and maybe she'll be more open and supportive to other women wanting to VBAC.
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No, Peoria. I was in Chicago with my first though and had my c-section at St. Joseph's. The nurses there were great but I didn't care for the doctor on call for my OB.