Comments on: My Very Own VBAC Whopper(s)

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:04:23 +0000

@Seckert – You sound like someone who might be interested in collaborating with me on an alliance between birth advocates and OB/GYNs to work toward tort reform. (I wrote about that here: http://birthingbeautifulideas.com/?p=1470.) We all need to consider the ways in which institutional forces work to severely limit access to VBAC in this country.

By: Seckert

Seckert — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:13:09 +0000

Wow! I think you are really generalizing OB/GYN’s. Yes, we are people too who enjoy life like everyone else. But most physicians I know are always striving to learn more and take better care of their patients. I am also a mother as well as a compassionate physician. Unfortunately, the current state of medical practice makes me also consider the potential for malpractice claims when I am trying to take care and listen to my patients concerns. I went in to medicine to take care of my patients not to worry about my malpractice premiums increasing so much I can no longer practice. I do perform VBAC’s but only in patients with one prior c-section. Why? Because the hospital will not allow patients with tow or more c-sections to labor. Now I also need to follow their rules. There are plenty of other professions that would have allowed me to make a higher salary and also spend more time with my family. Please don’t be so judgemental of my profession. We are not the enemy.

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:08:38 +0000

@Lily – That is SO WONDERFUL that you got to work not only with Chris but also with Dr. N! Congratulations on your VERY triumphant birth!!

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:47:41 +0000

@Kelly – First off, CONGRATULATIONS on your successful VBAC! Congratulations too on starting a new ICAN chapter! (You are one busy mama!) I cannot tell you how AMAZING it is for me to receive a comment like yours!!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:15:14 +0000

Thank you for your support on my journey to a successful VBAC. I’ve found your blog so helpful! You helped plant the original seed of the idea to start a chapter in my area!

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By: Paul R

Paul R — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:36:13 +0000

I guess to summarize my thoughts (slightly) more concisely, this story highlights the need for health care reform on another, much less tangible level; we need to shift our concept of health care to health collaboration. That means changes on both sides, however. Providers need to be open up to and encourage participation from their patient’s but patients need to take more responsibility in their own health and do their own research.

By: BirthingBeautifulIdeas

BirthingBeautifulIdeas — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:27:21 +0000

@Casey – *standing ovation* GOOD FOR YOU!!! I know how difficult and stressful it can be not only to find out that your care provider has been stringing you along for nine months but also that you now need to find a new care provider. And how wonderful that you HAVE found a supportive midwife! That’s really, truly wonderful. If you’re up to it, please come back and let us know when you have your VBAC!

By: Casey

Casey — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:16:13 +0000

I CANNOT believe I’m reading this. I am currently 37wks+3days … At my last appt, 36wks+4days, my doc informed me that he “would not participate” in my VBAC. Why didn’t he tell me this at 7 or 10 wks when I first mentioned my intentions to him … or even at my 16 or 20 wk appts when I made it CLEAR that my intention was a VBAC? Or at wk 24, 28, 32 … Get the idea? I cannot believe you had to go thru this as well. Thank you so much for publishing this. Please, pray for me, as I have switched OBs and have a midwife who is COMPLETELY on board with a VBAC =)