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Too early to look around???

Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
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My son is 2 and 1/2 and we plan on TTC when he is a few months before turning 4. I still have a little while, but I know it will creep up on me quick. I had a csection with my son b/c he was breech. It was scheduled, but I started having contractions a week earlier and they went on and delivered me since he was breech. They didn't want labor progressing any further. Other than my section I had a healthy pregnancy and all.
My OB said I am a good candidate for a VBAC. However, my local hospital will not allow them. When should I start searching for a new office...30 min away in a different state, and set up an appointment? Or should I at least find an office that will allow me to VBAC. I'm also thinking of a midwife this time instead of an OB.
I want to try to avoid a section as much as possible, but still want to deliver in a hospital or at least a birthing center very close to the hospital.
I want to keep my local GYN for regular checkups and stuff, just need to look around for someone else to deliver. I know I need to find someone with a low c section rate and that has my own views.
Any tips would be helpful? Ty!
Also...I had severe PPD/PPA with DS and still take meds right now. I am going to try and get off of them before TTC, but it may not happen??? Could my meds screw up my chance to VBAC? Any other PPD moms deliver VBAC?

Sorry so long!
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Re: Too early to look around???

  • Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
    Wow....sorry for no indenting! On my iPad. It looked ok when I typed it! Lol
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    Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!


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  • AllieJeanAllieJean
    It is never too early to start looking around. I had my midwife, and doula picked out before we were pregnant this time around.  I would suggest that you contact your local ICAN group because they will be the ones with good information about doctors that are truly VBAC supporters and they can point  you in the right direction.
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  • iris427iris427 member
    I agree that it is not too early to look.  Your meds should not interfere with your ability to VBAC.  GL :)
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  • Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
    Ty ladies. I did contact ICAN. We don't have any chapter in my area, but their is one 30 min away. I'll start there.
    PPD/PPA Mom...it has been super hard, but I'm making it! Slow steps...
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  • acaudill75acaudill75 member
    I didn't have PPD, but I did have to take anxiety medication before and after DD1, and I had a successful VBAC with DD2.
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  • Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
    imageacaudill75:
    I didn't have PPD, but I did have to take anxiety medication before and after DD1, and I had a successful VBAC with DD2.

    That is great! Also good to know...Ty!
    PPD/PPA Mom...it has been super hard, but I'm making it! Slow steps...
    Mom to Carter (6), and Calianne (1).  
    Proud VBAC, natural birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering momma!


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