VBAC: Toddler
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Vbac
Asked by O.G. from Los Angeles
on May 2, 2007
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Does anyone have any experience with VBACs? How did you decide to do or not do a VBAC?
Thanks.
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- I had a VBAC! I read, read and read, and decided it was safer for myself and my baby. I had a horrible c/s after an unnecessary induction in May '05. The doctor bas...
- Hi O., I don't know why you had a c-section the first time around, but the only reason why I had one was because I needed an emergency c-section because my baby's u...
- O., I had a VBAC in October 06. I had a c/s in Sept 03. If you want a VBAC, you should start talking to your doctor about it well in advance. Not ever doctor is su...
Vbac
Asked by J.A. from Albany
on June 16, 2009
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would it be wise to have a vbac if the only reason for my c-section was an emergency: as in baby was in distress and placenta ruptured due to a vehicular accident?
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- J., I think its up to you, its not dangerous but some say its harder to deliver. Basically you have a choice. I can say that recovery time is shortened thru a...
- EDITED TO ADD: The poster above doesn't mention that her first and second children are SIX YEARS APART! Not anywhere near as close as yours will be. Ultimately, it is ...
- The hardest part about VBACs are actually finding a doctor who is willing to let you go through with one. And even if they agree to do a VBAC - going through with one...
Vbac
Asked by R.R. from Los Angeles
on January 18, 2010
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My baby is 8 months old and I just found out I'm pregnant again. My first baby was a c-section after 50 hours of labour. Did I get pregnant too soon and ruin my chan...
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- I had a friend whose first two kids are only about 15 months apart. She had a VBAC without any complications and she's had another child too. If you want to go VBAC ...
- You can still have VBAC. I got pregnant with my 2nd when my son was 10 months old & had a successful VBAC. Do you have a low transverse incision ("bikini incision") ...
- Check out Weston A Price Foundation. Also if you are in Orange County contact Rozlyn, Therealitychef.com She is a Nutritional therapist and doula
Vbac
Asked by S. from Dallas
on November 14, 2006
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I had a c-section with my child, and I think it was unnecessary. I will be changing doctors for the birth of my second. Can you recommend an OB who is open to VBAC. ...
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- If you are open to natural birthing at a birthing center, Lover's Lane Birth Center with Dinah Waranch is great. Everyone I know that is used her LOVES her and I sho...
- I had unnessasary c-section with my 1st. I wanted a VBAC with my second and two weeks before my two date something inside me told me not to. During c-section #2 my d...
- I would recommend the Dr's at Women to Women or Dr Brothers or Dr. Crochet (they used to be with Women to Women and recently opened up their own office). They are all...
Vbac
Asked by P.S. from Portland
on December 3, 2008
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Hi I am currently 33 weeks and want to do a vbac. I just wanted to get feedback from other moms who have had a vbac. I had to have a c-section 3 years ago with my son ...
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- Hi Dayla, Congrats on your new little one! Please don't wait too long. I went 2 weeks over on my due date and it was not a good thing. The placenta gets old and do...
- didn't have a vbac, but you can consider a midwife ... direct-entry midwives can sometimes let you go later (depends on laws and a bunch of things; I don't know where ...
- Hi Dayla, I had a great experience doing a VBAC. I had an emergency c-sect with my first, two weeks early, so we didn't know if I'd go late, early, on time w/ the se...
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Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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I am currently in my third pregnancy (8wks). I had an excellent delivery with my first child but had to have an emergency c-section with my second. I am curious if a...
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- Hi T., Congratulations on your pregnancy. I agree with Aimee that watching the documentary "The Business of Being Born" and joining the ICAN network. The women on t...
- I had a vbac in Oct. and LOVED every minute of it! I was so proud that my body could do this time what it couldn't do last time! Good luck! It can be done. Dr. David B...
- It's wonderful that you want to have a VBAC. My first was a c/s and then I had a VBAC last August. It is seriously way easier to take care of both kiddos after a vb....
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Asked by M.W. from Oklahoma City
on April 8, 2009
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With my first pregnancy I developed hellp syndrome and had an emergency c-section at 30 weeks. We're wanting to start trying for our next child this fall and I want t...
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- M., This is VERY near and dear to my own heart!! I hope this doesn't end up being a novel :). First, VBAC is not illegal in any state. You have the right to refu...
- I had a V-bac with the fifth child. Every child was vaginal except the fourth, she was an emergency c-section. My doctor, Dr. Patricia Daily, at the South Tulsa woman'...
- It is important that you find out whether or not there is a doctor in your area that will support a VBAC in your situation. The risks of subsequent c-sections are hig...
To VBAC or Not to VBAC
Asked by E.C. from Chicago
on March 29, 2009
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I need your expert advice again.
I had an emergency C-section with my son- his heart rate dropped and I ended up with an emergency C-section and my epidural did not ...
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- I think vbac is wonderful if you wish to do it. I could have gone vbac, but chose not to, as I really didn't have any problems with a c-section the first time, and I a...
- I too had an emergency c-section with my first child-he had an abnormally large head....kind of like Chicken Little. :) I had hoped for a v-bac with my second but due...
- I had a VBAC under the excellent care of the midwives at UIC. I highly recommend them. I would say though that, while I'm glad that I did it, my daughter had to be k...
Vbac
Asked by J.R. from Orlando
on November 19, 2009
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Hi my name is J. this is my story maybe someone can help I tried to tried to push my son out but he just wasnt coming out i pushed for 2+ hours so I ended up having a ...
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- Hi Only few doctors will do VBAC. Try Dr. Wayne Digiacomo, who is also the head of the birthing center on hallandale blvd. He is one of the few doctors in the area th...
- I would defnitely suggest taking the advice to meet with other docs or midwives who are vbac-friendly, and also to join the ICAN support group- they are incredibly hel...
- I was told my my ob that it depends on the state you live. Each state has different laws. I was told that in Florida once you have a c-section each child you have afte...
Vbac
Asked by M.M. from Tulsa
on October 11, 2006
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My husband and I had decided to start trying for baby no2 about 4 mos ago, but when I went to the OB-GYN (I was new back to the area and hadnt been to anyone here yet)...
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- Hello, I was devastated when my ob/gyn told me I was going to have to have another c-section when I found out I was pregnant last year. I was truly heartbroken and...
- Hi M., It is difficult in Oklahoma to find an OB that will do a VBAC. I know that Associated Women's Specialists has OB's that will do them. Another person referr...
- Hi M.! I hope you have succes in trying to deliver a baby the way wish! I don't have a response to your request as I am about to have my first baby. However, I was int...
