Goind for my second VBAC

• 07-23-2009 7:32 PM

  Cookiethief2 Joined on 12-18-2006 #1 5/17/06 #2 6/11/07 #3 12/18/09 Posts 977

  Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact I am going for my second VBAC. My first child(5/17/06) was breech, so c/s. Second was a VBAC(6/11/07) at 11 days overdue.  I'm due in december and am attempting a second VBAC. I  just found out from a doc that's part of a group that the office belief is that my birth will be treated just like a "normal" birth! That made me so happy. I asked him what the requirements were for a VBAC'ing mom and he said, anything within reason, between the mother and the doctor. I'm meeting with one of the midwives there next week when I have my "big" ultrasound and I'll talk to her more in depth and will hopefully get her as the attending during my labor/birth. :)

• 07-23-2009 8:43 PM

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  kitkat5505 Joined on 01-18-2004 Utah Posts 371	Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact  Congrats and good luck!

• 07-24-2009 2:29 AM

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  jokky3419441 Joined on 07-17-2009 Posts 22	Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact Very encouraging testimony. So VBAC is possible after just one year? I bet not all doctors will allow that. Congrats!

• 07-24-2009 7:46 AM

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  Musical Christy Joined on 03-21-2008 S11-18-97/S01-13-99 A4-04 D11-18-08 EDD 12-24-09 Posts 528	Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact My Doc allowed it 10yrs ago with my first VBAC (C/S Nov. 97 and VBAC Jan 99) and now after my VBAC turned C/S last Nov he is allowing me to attempt a VBA2C this Dec!!

• 07-25-2009 1:51 PM

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  *Christa* Joined on 09-06-2005 Posts 462	Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact   I am so excited for you to get another VBAC!

• 07-25-2009 6:17 PM

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  Cookiethief2 Joined on 12-18-2006 #1 5/17/06 #2 6/11/07 #3 12/18/09 Posts 977

  Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact jokky3419441: Very encouraging testimony. So VBAC is possible after just one year? I bet not all doctors will allow that. Congrats! VBAC is possible after just a year.  Unfortunately, not many doctors will allow one at all and I actually had to switch providers with my VBAC'ing pregnancy because my OB told me that I had to have an IUPC.  When I said "I don't want it." he said, "If you refuse it, you won't even be offered a VBAC."  I think my jaw hit the floor!!

• 07-28-2009 7:08 AM

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  lncooper Joined on 10-09-2004 Geneva, NY Posts 1,682

  Re: Goind for my second VBAC Reply Contact Congrats on expecting #3! Many blessings! jokky3419441: So VBAC is possible after just one year? I bet not all doctors will allow that. It's certainly possible, but you're right that many care providers won't 'allow' it. There is some evidence that suggests that the risk of uterine rupture increases if there is not 18-24 months between births, but it's still not an unacceptable increase or risk. Most doctors that don't 'allow' it are practicing fear-based medicine out of litigation fear instead of evidence-based care. Bottom line is that it's not about what the doctor 'allows' because the mom is the one who ultimately makes the decisions & signs the consent forms.