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WHAMI'm 12 weeks pregnant with my second child, and I went to my first doctor's appointment today. Last pregnancy, I had a C-section, because my DD was stuck on a bone and would not progress at all after many hours. They tried induction with pitocen, and everything.
Anyway, at my appointment today, my doctor (whom I never had before since I'm in a different town) says she recommends a C-Section again. She says she fears the same thing would happen the next time with the baby being stuck, and in my case, a VBAC may be dangerous. She said that if the baby was breech, or if I had delivered vaginally in the past with another baby, VBACs would be safer.
I don't know, what are your opinions about all of this? Be honest! I like the idea of VBACs, but if you think my case isn't VBAC friendly, definitely let me know! I want to make the best choice!
- by SarahH_10
- Posts 45
Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:37 pm
- by KariC_BZCL
- Posts 92
Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:38 pm
Every pregnancy is different, every baby is different and not every doctor is VBAC supportive. I would run to the next doctor and have a consultation... Do you do chiropractic care? Baby positioning has a lot to do with babies getting stuck. Sigh... I'm sorry your appointment went that way... Www.ican-online.org has a white paper about true reasons for a c-section and baby size, position etc from last time has no reflection on the next baby. The only way it would matter was if you'd been severely malnourished (think other countries) or been in an accident. I'm just in from an all day trip on the road so may not be coming across clearly...
If I remember right your water broke and they induced because labor didn't start? And they likely didn't 'let' you move around or change positions which would not allow baby to change positions... Is this right?
If I remember right your water broke and they induced because labor didn't start? And they likely didn't 'let' you move around or change positions which would not allow baby to change positions... Is this right?
- by SarahH_10
- Posts 45
Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:54 pm
Yes, you remember correctly! 
Well, they didn't let me get out of bed when I was in labor with DD. I had catheders, pitocen, and many, many more things hooked up to me before I even had an epidural. At the time, no one could have guessed that the baby wouldn't progress, because the baby was face down and everything looked great. I didn't know that I might have to be moving around or even any other kind of induction. By the way, that hospital said they were VBAC supportive. But now, my current doctor did say that the hospital she works for (in our new town) isn't VBAC supportive, but maybe I could check out another hospital in the area. I am a very small-boned person, and big babies do run in my family. That's another reason why I wondered about it happening the same kind of way again. C-sections are a little scary to me, although I was able to be brave enough last time. Thanks for your imput, and I'll check out the link!
Well, they didn't let me get out of bed when I was in labor with DD. I had catheders, pitocen, and many, many more things hooked up to me before I even had an epidural. At the time, no one could have guessed that the baby wouldn't progress, because the baby was face down and everything looked great. I didn't know that I might have to be moving around or even any other kind of induction. By the way, that hospital said they were VBAC supportive. But now, my current doctor did say that the hospital she works for (in our new town) isn't VBAC supportive, but maybe I could check out another hospital in the area. I am a very small-boned person, and big babies do run in my family. That's another reason why I wondered about it happening the same kind of way again. C-sections are a little scary to me, although I was able to be brave enough last time. Thanks for your imput, and I'll check out the link! - by KariC_BZCL
- Posts 92
Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:19 pm
Okay, I think that would be very wise to move on. You can consult with other practitioners without having tests done or removing clothing . Call and tell them you want to consult with the doctor and see if they are a good fit for you. I would check with your local ICAN group (first) or BirthNetwork or LLL group and see who is really supportive before you do that even. The key is to avoid the induction - even if your water breaks, you can stay home - avoid vaginal exams. The other key is to stay home as long as possible moving as you need, doing normal things at home... You want to labor/push on hands-knees or squatting - basically upright, especially if that is what feels good to you. It is well worth a road trip, too, if you need to for a supportive facility/provider. I might ask, too, that you be open to a birthing center or birthing at home so that you get the best option for you!!
. Call and tell them you want to consult with the doctor and see if they are a good fit for you. I would check with your local ICAN group (first) or BirthNetwork or LLL group and see who is really supportive before you do that even. The key is to avoid the induction - even if your water breaks, you can stay home - avoid vaginal exams. The other key is to stay home as long as possible moving as you need, doing normal things at home... You want to labor/push on hands-knees or squatting - basically upright, especially if that is what feels good to you. It is well worth a road trip, too, if you need to for a supportive facility/provider. I might ask, too, that you be open to a birthing center or birthing at home so that you get the best option for you!! 
- by Gordongirl
- Posts 1263
Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:59 pm
I agree move on to another doctor that supports VBAC or midwife. Moving around is labour is what gets baby moving down into the right postion. I also used chiro and loved it. My last 2 babies (both born natural with VBAC) were "bad postition" born sunny side up. I beleive step one is finding supportive VBAC medical care!
- by SelenaJean
- Posts 6935
Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:29 pm
I agree with everyone else! Find your nearest ICAN group and find a new provider I had a failed induction with my 3rd. If he had been my first everyone would have assumed I could not fit a baby through my pelvis which would have been incorrect. He just was positioned wrong and I was stuck in a bed not moving. I know many women who were told they were not good candidates for vbac that went on to vaginally birth bigger babies than their csection babies. You can do it!
I had a failed induction with my 3rd. If he had been my first everyone would have assumed I could not fit a baby through my pelvis which would have been incorrect. He just was positioned wrong and I was stuck in a bed not moving. I know many women who were told they were not good candidates for vbac that went on to vaginally birth bigger babies than their csection babies. You can do it!*********************
- by SarahH_10
- Posts 45
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:35 pm
Thanks everyone! I felt like I really missed out with my C Section, because I was so drugged up that I didn't really witness my baby's birth. It took about an hour for me to even see her afterwards, which was so hard! Well, I'll do more research on more hospitals/doctors in the area and hope for the best! I will definitely take you advice about looking at the ICAN groups and things. I definitely don't want the birth at home, because if there's an emergency, I want to be in the right place for it. I do have questions that you guys brought up about me having a "small pelvis" and things like that, and I need an open-minded doctor to answer those questions. I admit, I'm not sure if I am a candidate for VBAC, but I definitely would like it if it's good for me and the baby. Thanks again!
- by KariC_BZCL
- Posts 92