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Intro and provider question

streamtrax41streamtrax41 member
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Hi everyone! I'm new to this board, as I just recently found out I'm pregnant with my second child. I am just starting to learn all that I should have learned before labor the first time around. And the more I learn, the more betrayed I feel by my OB. I was induced, but never should have been, and ended up have a c/s. I'm so angry at myself for not knowing better, but I was naive enough to think I would be lucky and have a natural birth. Beyond that, I trusted my doctor to have my birth plan and wishes in mind when recommending a course of treatment. So when he suggested the section, knowing how against it I was, I figured I had no choice. Ugh. 

Well, I can't change that experince. But I sure as hell can try my best to make the next one better. To that end, do you ladies know of any VBAC friendly provider directories? I'm in upstate NY (Binghamton) and I really want to find a provider that has the same philosophy as me, that I can REALLY trust. TIA! 

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  • iris427iris427 member

    Are there any ICAN chapters around you?  I would also suggest asking some local doulas or childbirth educators--they will usually know who does VBAC.  You can also try asking on Mothering.com's Finding Your Tribe section.  They are very crunchy over there, not sure if you are into that, but they also tend to know about who supports VBAC.

    Your first experience sounds a lot like mine.  I blamed myself for a long time for being naive and making the wrong choices.  Be kind to yourself; I'm sure you would not blame another mother who had been in that situation, so try not to blame yourself.  Congrats on your new pregnancy and GL :) 

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