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I received this email from a mom who would like to try for a vaginal birth after delivering her first two children via Caesarean section.
She's looking for an obstetrician in the Triangle who is willing to offer what's sometimes called a VBA2C - or vaginal birth after two C-sections. Here's what she wrote:
"I wanted to ask if any moms know of any local VBA2C OB/GYNs. It wasn't a problem finding a VBAC provider after only one C-section, but after that most doctors don't want to take a chance. My first was a C-section due to pushing for two hours [only to find the baby] was face up. My second, I had a trial of labor and found out my baby was breach at 10 cm."
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September 27, 2012 2:57 p.m.
In general, you need a better OB. Those things could have been discovered with an ultrasound BEFORE labor was even attempted. I did Raleigh OBGYN/delivered at REX and had as good of an experience as you could epxect. I think they would work with you if it was in the best interest of you and the baby. Either way, they sure wouldn't let you "try" labor and THEN find out the baby was breech. They make ultra sounds for that. Good luck!
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September 26, 2012 2:07 p.m.
I had a scheduled c-section and it was wonderful. Your sections might have been worse after laboring, but mine was so easy. I needed a c-section because I'd had many fibroids removed a few years before and that surgeon told me I shouldn't try labor. The section and recovery was much easier than for the fibroid surgery.
Because it was scheduled I was able to put the birth date right on my calendar, I was able to plan well (something I think anyone with 2 children already would really appreciate). Yes, I was in the hospital a few extra days but I expect many busy mothers would enjoy that time to relax with a new little one.
The important thing is not the process of birth, but that the birth actually occurs. There is nothing lost about having a child when it is done by c-section. You and your child are no less human or special because of surgery.
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