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Ok, I'm jumping in on this!! My last baby was a c-section because I had placenta previa. I was hoping they'd let me VBAC this time. My Dr is a Christain, so I asked her to please pray about it, and see what God decides. She absolutely looked crushed when I asked her that, and said it was because her insurance she carries on her practice will not ALLOW her to let her patients VBAC - they're too worried about a lawsuit. Plus, she said the hospital has a policy against VBACS.
So, I'm hoping I do not have a repeat of placenta previa this time, and since it's my sixth baby, I'm hoping I hit hard and fast labor and VBAC before they have the chance to stop me.
I had a placenta previa with my 3rd child and had to have a c-section too! But I went on to have 2 vbac's afterwards- so it can be done! You may have to look around and possibly find a new DR that is willing to let you try a vbac with the understanding that you are open to another c-section if the need arises. I know it sucks to have to find a new Dr, but sometimes its the only choice. As fo 'hospital policy', thats a bunch of bull and they CANT deny you medical care if you just wait to go in until you are in active labor. NO ONE can force you to sign the consent forms and they cant deny you care if you are in labor, period.
If your insurance allows it, you could look into a midwife- they are often supporters of vbac's and are not against pain meds if you tell them you are planning on having them.
I have always been such a supporter of women taking control of their bodies and healthcare, since I had my first child at 19 (yeah, I started young!). Even at 19 I read all the info I could and had very strong ideas about how I wanted to do things when it came to the delivery of my baby. I was sooo stubborn, I REFUSED to even let the staff put an IV in my arm! I went ALLLLL natural, even labored in the nude!! The hospital staff had a freakin HUGE fit when I refused the IV, but I held my ground- I figured if I really needed one due to a complication, I would let them put one in, but otherwise I refused any intervention whatsoever. I didnt want to be teathered to any equipment and only consented to intermitent monitoring of the baby as well. I still think back to that as the BEST delivery I ever had! From the very first contraction to the minute I delivered, it was a total of 6 hours of labor and pushing!! SIX!!! For a first baby who weighed 8 pounds! I think its was because I was well educated about the whole process and stood my ground regarding any and all interventions. I still feel one interevention leads to another and the next thing you know, its the hospital having the baby while you are just a spectator waiting to be told what to do and where to stand.
I am not really pro natural, vaginal birth and con c-section (I am con repeat c-sections for no real reason though), simply because I have done them both, and I really see the birth as only a means to get my child in my arms. I dont think its something to get to wrapped up in, considering the birth only lasts a day or two, while my child will be here with me for a lifetime. BIG difference timewise! I think any way we can get our babies born that ends up with all of us healthy is the right way! A woman should have the right to choose no matter what! If you want natural, you should get to at least try, same with vbac's. If you want an elective c-section, then you should be able to have one without anyone giving you any grief. A woman should NEVER have to be told they have no choice though, its not that way with any other kind of surgery that I know of.
Why is it plastic surgeons seem to be able to do any and all kinds of surgery that may be risky and still manage to pay their insurance? And dont say its because the fee is so high because you can get a really good boob job AND a full tummy tuck for LESS than the the cost of the average c-section (I looked it up and even made a few calls) so I'm NOT buying the story of vbacs not being allowed under an insurance policy. Not to mention, a DR is NOT a hospital employee, and therefore is sued as a seperate individual in the event of somethign going wrong. Yes, one could implicate the hospital, but in the end, the hospital is almost never found at fault if a Dr who happens to practice there messes up. Thats why the Dr's and the hospitals have seperate insurance policies.
Grrr, I could go on forever, but I really need to get my focus back on happier, more positive things!! Like... I'm 12 weeks now!! YAY! I really hope the nasuea stops soon and the indigestion slows a bit! I'm counting down the days till I find out the baby's sex- I'm praying to be able to find out around 15 weeks, and if I happened to forget to mention it by any chance, I am REALLY hopeing for a girl (please think pink for me!! ).
Oh and I also found out the other night that eating tripple fudge brownies with a side of sweet pickles is a very, very bad idea. Sounded and tasted good at the time, but did NOT taste so good a few hours later (about 1 am) when my stomach revolted at such a combo (and rightly so- what was I thinking???)!
More news- my in-laws are moving from the Palm Springs Ca area to my town in the next few weeks. Theyre ok, but its gonna be an adjustment. MIL does love the kids and will probably be a great help, except she does have a tendency to rearrange all my furniture, nik-naks and dishes to places she finds more suitable. But thats ok, its part of her charm and its like a Easter egg hunt trying to find my mixing bowls after one of her 'helpful' visits!!
Ok, I'm jumping in on this!! My last baby was a c-section because I had placenta previa. I was hoping they'd let me VBAC this time. My Dr is a Christain, so I asked her to please pray about it, and see what God decides. She absolutely looked crushed when I asked her that, and said it was because her insurance she carries on her practice will not ALLOW her to let her patients VBAC - they're too worried about a lawsuit. Plus, she said the hospital has a policy against VBACS.
So, I'm hoping I do not have a repeat of placenta previa this time, and since it's my sixth baby, I'm hoping I hit hard and fast labor and VBAC before they have the chance to stop me.
I had a placenta previa with my 3rd child and had to have a c-section too! But I went on to have 2 vbac's afterwards- so it can be done! You may have to look around and possibly find a new DR that is willing to let you try a vbac with the understanding that you are open to another c-section if the need arises. I know it sucks to have to find a new Dr, but sometimes its the only choice. As fo 'hospital policy', thats a bunch of bull and they CANT deny you medical care if you just wait to go in until you are in active labor. NO ONE can force you to sign the consent forms and they cant deny you care if you are in labor, period.
If your insurance allows it, you could look into a midwife- they are often supporters of vbac's and are not against pain meds if you tell them you are planning on having them.
I have always been such a supporter of women taking control of their bodies and healthcare, since I had my first child at 19 (yeah, I started young!). Even at 19 I read all the info I could and had very strong ideas about how I wanted to do things when it came to the delivery of my baby. I was sooo stubborn, I REFUSED to even let the staff put an IV in my arm! I went ALLLLL natural, even labored in the nude!! The hospital staff had a freakin HUGE fit when I refused the IV, but I held my ground- I figured if I really needed one due to a complication, I would let them put one in, but otherwise I refused any intervention whatsoever. I didnt want to be teathered to any equipment and only consented to intermitent monitoring of the baby as well. I still think back to that as the BEST delivery I ever had! From the very first contraction to the minute I delivered, it was a total of 6 hours of labor and pushing!! SIX!!! For a first baby who weighed 8 pounds! I think its was because I was well educated about the whole process and stood my ground regarding any and all interventions. I still feel one interevention leads to another and the next thing you know, its the hospital having the baby while you are just a spectator waiting to be told what to do and where to stand.
I am not really pro natural, vaginal birth and con c-section (I am con repeat c-sections for no real reason though), simply because I have done them both, and I really see the birth as only a means to get my child in my arms. I dont think its something to get to wrapped up in, considering the birth only lasts a day or two, while my child will be here with me for a lifetime. BIG difference timewise! I think any way we can get our babies born that ends up with all of us healthy is the right way! A woman should have the right to choose no matter what! If you want natural, you should get to at least try, same with vbac's. If you want an elective c-section, then you should be able to have one without anyone giving you any grief. A woman should NEVER have to be told they have no choice though, its not that way with any other kind of surgery that I know of.
Why is it plastic surgeons seem to be able to do any and all kinds of surgery that may be risky and still manage to pay their insurance? And dont say its because the fee is so high because you can get a really good boob job AND a full tummy tuck for LESS than the the cost of the average c-section (I looked it up and even made a few calls) so I'm NOT buying the story of vbacs not being allowed under an insurance policy. Not to mention, a DR is NOT a hospital employee, and therefore is sued as a seperate individual in the event of somethign going wrong. Yes, one could implicate the hospital, but in the end, the hospital is almost never found at fault if a Dr who happens to practice there messes up. Thats why the Dr's and the hospitals have seperate insurance policies.
Grrr, I could go on forever, but I really need to get my focus back on happier, more positive things!! Like... I'm 12 weeks now!! YAY! I really hope the nasuea stops soon and the indigestion slows a bit! I'm counting down the days till I find out the baby's sex- I'm praying to be able to find out around 15 weeks, and if I happened to forget to mention it by any chance, I am REALLY hopeing for a girl (please think pink for me!! ).
Oh and I also found out the other night that eating tripple fudge brownies with a side of sweet pickles is a very, very bad idea. Sounded and tasted good at the time, but did NOT taste so good a few hours later (about 1 am) when my stomach revolted at such a combo (and rightly so- what was I thinking???)!
More news- my in-laws are moving from the Palm Springs Ca area to my town in the next few weeks. Theyre ok, but its gonna be an adjustment. MIL does love the kids and will probably be a great help, except she does have a tendency to rearrange all my furniture, nik-naks and dishes to places she finds more suitable. But thats ok, its part of her charm and its like a Easter egg hunt trying to find my mixing bowls after one of her 'helpful' visits!!
