Anyone pregnant right now???

Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:43 am

Just curious if anyone else is pregnant right now and planning their VBAC! I am due August 5th, but will probably not go into labor until at least the 15, lol. Would love to have some other preggos join me towards VBAC. This will be my third VBAC. My first VBAC was a hospital birth, my second was at home and this one will be at home as well. So far I haven't met with my midwife, but will the first weekend in February. I have met with my backup OB and go in for lab work the end of January. He is really cool and supportive of our birth choices.

~Kristen, mommy to

Emma 6.28.06 C/S Modified footling breech
Kaden 3.13.09 Hospital VBAC after 55 hr nat labor
Braxton 5.20.11 HBAC after 24 hr nat labor



*4 angels in heaven

Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:37 pm

My first babe was an emergency c-section after 38 hours of labor. I would LOVE to have a VBAC with this babe (due June 12th) but NONE of the hospitals in my area support VBAC's. If i want to be able to try for a VBAC, I'd have to drive a minimum of 3 hours to find a hospital that did. After my first labor, I don't know if it's smart to try for a home delivery. My pelvis is too tipped to fit a baby through. My first was only 7.5 lbs. if she got that stuck, how can I be sure this one wont get stuck as well?

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Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:12 pm

My first babe was an emergency c-section after 38 hours of labor. I would LOVE to have a VBAC with this babe (due June 12th) but NONE of the hospitals in my area support VBAC's. If i want to be able to try for a VBAC, I'd have to drive a minimum of 3 hours to find a hospital that did. After my first labor, I don't know if it's smart to try for a home delivery. My pelvis is too tipped to fit a baby through. My first was only 7.5 lbs. if she got that stuck, how can I be sure this one wont get stuck as well?

It's very rare for a baby to truly not fit. Your body makes the perfect baby for you. now there are things that can impede baby's path through the birth canal. Things such as artificial rupture of membranes when baby is in a poor position, epidurals that don't allow you to change positions and move in labor and during pushing. Also, a twisted uterus from misalignment can effect baby's position. I STRONGLY encourage you to find a webster certified chiropractor and get in ASAP and visit them regularly throughout pregnancy. Second, I encourage you to look for a local chapter of ICAN. I would venture to bet there are more options than you know in your area I also would look for a doula. They can be an invaluable asset. Even if you don't end up hiring one, they might be able to help you find another option.

In the end, the bottom line is they cannot force you to have a cesarean without your consent. You don't have to show up for the one they schedule for you. They can't charge you for it, they can't come to your door and drag you in short of getting a court order, which would likely be difficult for them to get if you and your pregnancy/baby are healthy. If you are comfortable with saying where you live, maybe we can help you find out some more options! Or, we can get you in touch with someone who can maybe help you challenge your local VBAC ban. As for the 3 hours, sure that doesn't sound fun. BUt I know people who traveled 3 hours and even some that traveled up to 4-5 hours to get a VBAC and they all have said they don't regret it one bit. Of course, it isn't ideal and who wants to do that....but who wants to have a major unnecessary surgery too? Also not a very fun option.

We are here for you! We want to help you! I was an ICAN leader for several years before I moved and do a lot of VBAC/birth Advocacy work, as does Kari! I used to be a leader on this board with her for quite some time....and I might just have to rejoin her as I travel this journey Please let us know what we can do to help! If you don't want to post where you are from here, you can always private message one of us!

~Kristen, mommy to

Emma 6.28.06 C/S Modified footling breech
Kaden 3.13.09 Hospital VBAC after 55 hr nat labor
Braxton 5.20.11 HBAC after 24 hr nat labor



*4 angels in heaven

Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:03 am

I'm not pregnant but glad y'all are here! And would love to have you co-lead again . Kristen has great advice...

Kari
VBA2C
CL VBAC Board
red74k@gmail.com

Wed Feb 06, 2013 12:29 pm

Kristen-
I have the same due date as you! We are in the August 2013 due date club together! I am attempting a VBA2C with my third baby! I can't wait!
I will have my first appointment with my midwife on February 18th (had to switch providers to find a supportive one) and am so excited to finally make some plans towards this, and see what they have to say.
My first daughter (who is now 7) was an emergency c-section due to failure to progress/ FHR dropping to 60 and sustained. Second daughter (now 4) was c-sectioned (planned VBAC) for a marginal abruption, with no effects on my self or FHR. I found out from the midwife I am going to start seeing that the second c-section, she believes, was not necessary and that I could have gone on to have a safe VBAC. So, I am definitely excited to meet her, and get moving with my VBA2c!
Kelsey

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