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Abnormal uterine scar? No birthing centre ...maybe no VBAC
Anyone with an abnormal uterine scar or know something about them?
We just found out we are KU with #2 and SO excited. With my DS we were trying for a natural hospital birth and I developed toxemia and had an emergency c-section. I never even went into labor. I had a horrible recovery and would love a VBAC. My old doctor told me he had done a vertical uterus scar and a horizontal outside scar and said I would not be able to have a VBAC with my next.
After lots of research and cheacking out the ICAN network I (thought) I learned that I actually could try for a VBAC, it was just against his policy to give me one. I wanted to give birth at a birthing center and started researching and contacting birthing centers today. I was told that by Texas law I could not have my birth outside of the hospital because of my scar positions. One midwife urged me to call my old OB and double check to make sure I was right about the scar position. I am waiting for the nurse to call me back but I remember clearly what they said so I am trying to except that my dream of a birthing center birth will never come true more then likely.
The midwife was so sweet and gave me the name of an OB who is renowned for VBAC success so I may interview him. She also gave me website to a group Nurse Midwifes who practice out of a hospital. They are all very natural birth and VBAC friendly and are backed by a very VBAC friendly doctor. Also one of the midwifes in that practice is also renowned for VBAC success. I think I will go with the Nurse midwifes because the reviews I found on them make them out to be very natural minded, sweet, understanding, informative, and women centered. Also they do not induce you when you hit your due date, they let you go past as long as nothing is wrong where the baby needs to come out.
Another midwife told me she would strongly cation against a VBAC for me at all. She was so helpful and explained the dangers in a way I could understand. She also mentioned that I would probably have to have my c-section early and that truly upsets me. Pulling this baby out early way before they are probably ready breaks my heart.
Anyone else have scars like this or going through something similar? I'm a bit sad but maybe the best place for me is the hospital. I had such a hard time recovering last time that I truly want a VBAC unless there is true medical reason for another c-section. If I could just try to have a VBAC at the hospital I could over never having my midwife experience. I guess if I had to have a c-section to keep me and this baby safe I would gladly do it for our health, but I can't help but be sad and remember how horrible me recovery was.
In top of it both midwifes told me that they were shocked that they had cut me this way and they could not see a medical reason for it and cautioned me to find another doctor besides that old one. I honestly just feel violated because when I asked him originally why he cut me like this he refused to give me a clear answer, just kind of beat around the bush. Now I am frustrated and want to know all over again! I can't help but cry, why does this upset me so much? I have never even been in labor and I want to give birth so bad. I want to enjoy my newborn and watching my son and this baby together for the first time. Last time was horrible...
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Re: Abnormal uterine scar? No birthing centre ...maybe no VBAC
LOL, he is the OB I mentioned that i may interview! The only thing I worry about is I'm in FT Worth so it is a bit far. But I have heard amazing things about him so that is great to know, may be worth the drive! Thanks so much for letting me know he takes special scars.
I suspected as much. I assume the midwives are at Ft Worth Harris? Denton is only 40 minutes for me in East Dallas but I didn't want to travel either. It's tough because I believe he has earned his reputation but in your situation I wouldn't hesitate. Only because out of hospital birth is not for me. Good luck!
Yes, the UNT Midwifes out of Harris are my other choice. I used to live in Denton actually. LOL. We are probably going to compare those two and if I like Dr. Cummings better in any way I will just suck up the drive and go to him. The drive will be well worth it if he is as great as I have heard. Thank you!
Definitely don't discount your feelings. You are allowed to be angry/sad/frustrated. Many of us have been through a large range of emotions on this fight to have our VBAC opportunity.
I found a midwife who didn't even want to see my operative report. She will give me a chance either way....but it has to be in the hospital. There are no birthing centers around Philly who do VBACs. So, that was never a choice for me. And an HBAC is just too much risk (IMHO) for me and my DH.
Keep looking. It may be worth driving a distance to get what you want and to fulfill that desire to birth naturally. Good luck!
Hey there...Congrats!
I'm sorry your incision provides more challenges but it sounds like a supportive provider is available. The drive is worth the recovery. Even if you have a RCS you will enjoy your pregnancy more if you are working with a supportive provider. GL! I really hope you get a shot at the birth you want.