Unanswered Active Topics Forums Search

UserName:
Subject:	VBAC with Classical Incision
Body:	<div class="NTForums_Quote">Posted By Archived User on 10/12/2006 9:18 PM<br>Hi Henci, <BR> <BR>Thank you for your response. <BR> <BR>The hospital where I plan to birth is highly capable of handling emergency situations (Shands Jacksonville-Florida) and the maternal-fetal medicine specialist/OB has done much research on VBACs and the use of induction/augmentation agents. I do plan to hire a doula and my former midwife has also asked to attend the birth. So, I feel very comfortable being with them. <BR> <BR>The uterine rupture rate you specified sounds even better than the statistics I've read (upward to 7%). I feel OK with those odds (over having a repeat cesarean). <BR> <BR>The MFM recommended no pain medication for both reasons you stated: it could mask uterine rupture pain (although this is not reliable) and it could affect the baby's heartrate. I do not want any "false alarms" which may contribute to a c-section. I personally would rather have a drug-free birth as well (for many reasons). <BR> <BR>I plan to talk to the MFM about using external fetal monitoring if everything is going smoothly. I do not want internal monitoring (for infection reasons and personal reasons) unless the external monitor is not picking up accurately. <BR> <BR>I do not know if we plan to have another pregnancy after this one but it is a possibility. Just another reason to avoid a repeat c-section. <BR> <BR>BTW...I am just finishing reading your book, Obstetric Myths Vs. Research Realities. I picked up some very good points. <BR> <BR>Thank you again, <BR>Angie By: ACOPE3374</div><br><br>
Show Replies:

ActiveForums 3.6