Dr refuses to do VBAC ??????

angelrue522 · December 2011

I just switched to a new OB due to my original one said no need for pre-natals b/c I was puking too much and that he wasnt aware of any risks of taking zoloft at all and he had no problem with me taking my normal dosage of 150 mg.. so i swiched. Met my new OB and he immedialtey demanded I get C section. No good reason besides he didnt trust the nurses. I know many people who has went to this OB and they all say they love him, but apparanlty he will not do VBAC.

This is my 3rd pregnancy. 1st was natural, 2nd was attempted natural but cord was wrapped around neck and had to do ER C-section small horizontal incision but that got infected and I had to be on antibiotics and have a would vac for 3 weeks. IT was HORRIBLE>

Does anyone else know a doc that refuses to do VBAC???

I cant win with OBs.

cchill01 · December 2011

Did he say if he refuses or if he can't because the hospital has a ban?

The tides are definitely turning on these VBAC bans and it sounds like this OB or the hospital is getting left behind. Unless you want to be pushing boundaries, I would find a new OB immediately. And do you really want to be with a doctor who is not keeping up with the most recent medical research? I wouldn't.

You have already had a vaginal birth, which makes you a great candidate for a VBAC. Good luck with your search!

Oh, and I have gotten all sorts of 'recommendations' about doctors, but when I hear what they've told their patients or the types of interventions they support, I want to run screaming.

Kristine Schilling · December 2011

you have time, change Drs again, and if the Dr you are with now doesnt trust the nurses... change hospitals too.

nosoup4u · December 2011

That doesn't sound very fun, yikes! Look up and see if someone in your local ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) group can give you an idea of local providers who are VBAC-friendly. Hope you find someone!

sarah_e87 · December 2011

I have worked in the medical field for years. I know LOTS of OBs that won't do VBACs, simply because of the risk of uterine rupture. I know that it is up to doctor descression as to whether or not they will do them. Part of the determination as to who might be a candidate for a VBAC has to do with size, location, and directions of c-section incisions (this was learned during nursing school). They do also take into account complications you had with your c-section.

If this OB refuses to do VBACs at all, I would recommend finding a new doc, as you have the right to explore all options before plan of action gets developed. If he is saying you're not a candidate (for a valid reason such as your c-section incision is too high and places you at a much greater risk of uterine rupture), then I would reconsider the VBAC. Bottom line, a doc usually won't do something that carries an increased risk if there is an option with a lower risk. GL with this pregnancy and with finding a doc that you're comfortable with!

rbytsdy · December 2011

The problem with the explanation give by the pp is that the "lower risk" is to the doctor's medical malpractice; not to you. Yes, there are risks with a VBAC but there are risks with a repeat c-section too. When you look at both options, there is no clear winner for each woman. It's a personal decision. The evidence supports the safety of VBAC, especially for women with a prior vaginal birth. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(06)00769-1/abstract

Definitely look into ICAN to find a suggestion for a doctor who is open to VBAC. You are the consumer and you have a right to be supported in your choices.

chicsub · December 2011

rbytsdy:
The problem with the explanation give by the pp is that the "lower risk" is to the doctor's medical malpractice; not to you. Yes, there are risks with a VBAC but there are risks with a repeat c-section too. When you look at both options, there is no clear winner for each woman. It's a personal decision. The evidence supports the safety of VBAC, especially for women with a prior vaginal birth. https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(06)00769-1/abstract

LOL, that was my first thought too. Lower risk for who?

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