VBAC
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36 Weeks and Measuring 40 - Seeking VBAC Experiences
Asked by I.N. from New York
on February 17, 2010
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Hello. I visited my ob today who although supports me trying to attempt a vbac is concerned about the size of the baby. I know my conception date and while he is reach...
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- I think it depends on you and your body. I tried for a vbac whith my second pregnancy. I was a week overdue and my twins were only 16 months. I labored for about 5 ...
- Vaginal deliveries are highly overrated. Lots of tearing, future organ prolapse-- not to mention the pain!!!!!! Just do repeat c section and enjoy your new little on...
- My midwife thought our baby was only about 7 or 8 pounds (just by feeling, not ultrasound). He was 9#2oz. He was a VBAC. However, my situation was a little diff...
VBAC - Vaginal Birth After C-section, Anyone Done This?
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on July 7, 2009
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Hello - I'm due with our 2nd child in about 5 weeks and trying to make the decision between another c-section, or trying to go vaginal (VBAC). We tried all natural bir...
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- Wow you got a lot of responses. And I'm sure a lot of conflicting info, I didn't have time to read them all. I've had five children, most with a midwife. My 4th baby...
- I had my first son vaginally, my second was breech so I had to have a C-section, and then I had my third vaginally. I did not have any complications and delivered her ...
- I know of a woman who had a VBAC with her 6th child (she had the other 4 naturally, and then ended up with a c-section on the 5th). She actually had planned a VBAC hom...
Need Some Info About VBAC Vs. Birthing a "Big" Baby Vaginally
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on December 15, 2010
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Hi moms.
I am in my 37th week of pregnancy and am having a "big" baby. We went yesterday for our unltrasound and they measured her head (that came up at 41 weeks), h...
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- It sounds as if your doctor was perfectly fine with the idea of a VBAC before this latest information, meaning they thought you were a good candidate for it (i.e., low...
- First of all, your body CAN have a baby too big to birth. I have an extremely narrow, small pelvis. Anything over 3-4 pounds, I would bot be able to birth vaginally. ...
- Please be aware that VBAC is used only when suggested by a medical professional.. It can be very dangerous to the mother and the baby, if the conditions are not correc...
Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
Asked by J.R. from Davenport
on January 3, 2009
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My first child had to be born by c-secton, after 10 weeks on bedrest because of pregnancy induced hypertension, we were doing an NST at 38 weeks, and she was not respo...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
Dr. Just Told Me I Only Have 15-20% Chance of Successful VBAC
Asked by T.R. from Portland
on April 8, 2011
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Anyone else have such a low chance and succeed?
Here are the details of my first and only delivery that led to cesarean:
Normally have hypertension, but it turne...
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- I would get more than one doctor's opinion. This percentage chance is this one doctor's guess. If the doctor you use doesn't believe in your chances, then a VBAC won't...
- I hope you are not using the same doctor. I had an emergency C section for number one, also with pre-eclampsia. My son was in terrible stress and his heart stopped...
- I say you should find a new doctor. If you find a VBAC supportive doctor, your chances are closer to 80% for having a successful VBAC. There are, of course, never any ...
Has Anyone Out There Had a VBAC? (Vaginal Birth After C-section)
Asked by L.C. from Miami
on April 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a 30 year old mom to a vivacious 3 yr. old boy. I am 6 months pregnant with my second child. I had an emergency c-section with my first child. I was fully ...
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- I had 2 c's after vaginal; but two friends had vbacs and said they'd have preferred not to. Vaginal birth is not fun. Neither is a c-section; but at least you can calm...
- yes i did. my first son was breach so i had to have a C-section. but my second son born 6 years later was a vaginal birth. you can only have a vaginal after a c-sectio...
- My first was delivered by C-section. Then I had the next 4 VBAC with no problem. It could depend on the type of C-section they did because with some they say you can...
VBAC Friendly Provider for Drug-free Hospital Birth in Chicago
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on July 3, 2008
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Hi there,
I am looking for a VBAC-friendly provider in Chicago. Preferably midwife or family practitioner. I plan to have a drug free hospital birth with a doula. S...
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- Try 'A Woman's Place' http://www.awomansplacechicago.com/ Not sure if they support VBAC but it's worth a shot. We interviewed Jewel and Jennifer (midwives) whe...
- HI, 16 and 18 years ago I had two VBAC's at Northwestern Hospital through their midwife group. Carol Hirschfield is still there with the new group at 680 Lake Shore ...
- Hi S., I just had a fabulous completely drug-free VBAC at UIC Medical Center 2 weeks ago! I had also been going to West Sub, but had to transfer at 30 weeks. I inte...
VBAC Vs. C-section Pros/cons + COST
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on July 18, 2011
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Delivery #1 (4 yrs ago) was a c-section. My heatth was complicated at the time by a seizure disorder and then I had pre-eclampsia. To avoid the unknown of what would...
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- It sounds like it's worth interviewing care providers to find out what your options are. If you're up for a bit of a drive, Dr. Cummings in Denton is an excellent OB ...
- I don't have a lot to add. My first child was a horrendous c-section and it was an awful recovery from which I suffered post-traumatic stress (it was a true emergency,...
- Hi C., Do your research - and make sure it is current. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynocology (ACOG) changed their position last year - it is now recomm...
2 C-sec. Both Preg. Were Breech. Want to Vbac After 2 C's
Asked by P.P. from Minneapolis
on January 24, 2010
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Not many people will take on a women who has had 2 c-sections for a v-bac. Too scared of the liability or risk. Typically, vbac is allowed after only 1 c-sec. Do you...
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- You didn't mention why you had the c-sec the first two times. Were they planned or emergency? Taking on a V-bac at home with or without a midwife sounds very dangerous.
- If you have not done so yet, also head over to mothering.com and ask in their community. The forum has subsections that are dedicated to home birth and unassisted birt...
- Check into these organizations: ICAN http://www.ican-online.org/ and the Birth Survey http://www.thebirthsurvey.com/. ICAN has a list of providers, and the birth su...
Seeking Advice on Second Delivery. to VBAC or Not to VBAC
Asked by S.T. from Jacksonville
on August 16, 2006
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My first delivery was a c-section due to the fact that my daughter was in a breech position due to a retro flex uterus. I am 8 months pregnant and doc has said this ti...
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- Hi S...I was in your shoes not too long ago. I thankfully had a very good vaginal delivery for my second baby and loved it so very much! The recovery is so much easie...
- My thoughts are with you as you make this tough decision. I had an emergency c-section with my first child and it was done vertically so I did not have a choice. I c...
- I will be in your shoes the next time I deliver. I was forced to have a caesarean because my son was breech and I fretted over it forever because I really wanted to d...
