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I am shocked...

hopecountshopecounts member
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My states VBAC rates are atrocious. The best is 15% and my local hospital is 10% for 2009. I know some of that is probably by choice but I also know while they are done they aren't pushed/encouraged.

I swear if I lived closer to the border I'd drive to our neighbor to the north. 2.5-3 hrs is just a little longer than I'm comfortable with.

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Re: I am shocked...

  • iris427iris427 member

    Yuck.  The national VBAC rate is under 10% so unfortunately, those numbers sound pretty typical.  Keep in mind those numbers probably include a LOT of women who never had any plans to try for a VBAC at all.  

    What is your doctor/MW's VBAC success rate?  I think that matters a lot more.

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  • hopecountshopecounts member
    No, I'm not sure how to find that out. You're right that would be more helpful.
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  • iris427iris427 member

    imagehopecounts:
    No, I'm not sure how to find that out. You're right that would be more helpful.

    Ask next time you go in for a pap smear or whatever.  They will probably know, especially if they are supportive of VBAC. 

    The OB I had my VBAC with had a 90% success rate. 

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    I have an appointment in a couple weeks I'll ask then. Thanks!
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  • cchill01cchill01 member

    I think the good news is that the national average success rate for those who attempt is around 67%......which is about the same success rate for first time Moms.  So, if women choose to do it....we're pretty successful.  I take comfort in that, because that more directly impacts my chances. 

    I think it will take years to change minds and insurance policies to get better attempt rates.

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