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Question about VBAC
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Ok I am just a lurker, but I am pregnant with #2. Only 9 months after having my DS. I want so bad to have a VBAC, but my Dr. told me after having my son I will have to have a repeat C/S. If you had your Dr tell you this and still got to have a VBAC, how did you go about this? I love my Dr and really dont want to change.
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Re: Question about VBAC
If your OB doesn't do VBACs and you want a VBAC, there really seems to be one option- switching OBs. I guess you could stay with him, argue about it, refuse a c/s, argue about it some more, not show up to your scheduled RCS, show up in labor, etc... but that sounds like a giant PITA to me, when you could just find a VBAC supportive provider who you might love just as much.
Why do you love your OB? Why doesn't he do VBACs? Is it his policy or does he think you specifically need a RCS?
FWIW, 9 months between pregnancies = approx 18 months between deliveries, which is the minimum generally recommended time between, so it's not really "only 9 months after having my DS." Most providers who are VBAC supportive would be fine with a second pregnancy at 9 months post delivery.
He is just an awesome Dr. he really listens to each patient and cares. Its really hard to find a caring Dr. like that here. If I remember correctly he said something about our whole county not allowing them anymore hospital wise (I could be wrong about this). I dont believe I need a RCS. But I go to see him tomorrow and will talk to him more about this. And thanks for the info though.
He is just an awesome Dr. he really listens to each patient and cares. Its really hard to find a caring Dr. like that here. If I remember correctly he said something about our whole county not allowing them anymore hospital wise (I could be wrong about this). I dont believe I need a RCS. But I go to see him tomorrow and will talk to him more about this. And thanks for the info though.
I love my old OB but will not return to him because my odds of a VBAC are higher at a different hospital.
If your county doesn't do them you can always go to the hospital in the next county. Do some research and see what you can find out and then see what you think is best not what's easier for the Dr./Hospital.
I hear a lot of people say "I love my Dr." It's a concept I don't understand, so I ask this of everyone.....should you really love someone who doesn't share your beliefs and support your goals? Should you love a doctor who is not keeping up to date with the most recent medical reocomendations? Should you love someone who is more concerned with their medical liability, then your health?
This. Everything she said.
I totally agree with this too! It is worth your time and energy to at least interview all providers in your area about VBACs. I thought I liked my last provider, she was really nice and easy to relate to. But I feel like she really failed me, and I know I was lied to about her practice's c/s rate (though she may not have known). Anyway, at least try to find a provider that will support your VBAC wishes.
Yeah, if your OB doesn't believe in VBACs (my old OB didn't either), you are going to have to switch. OBs (and most docs in general) have their beliefs about things (comes from their education and personal experiences - good and bad, but mostly bad), and usually stick to them. I'd ask if your OB recommends an OB that is VBAC-friendly, and then interview that OB to see if you meet their criteria. You may have to end up going with a midwife that is VBAC-friendly, as VBAC-friendly OBs are hard to find. GL!
BFP 1/22/12 | Ectopic pregnancy found 2/14/12 | Methotrexate to complete m/c 2/15/12