I am 20 weeks pregnant with my last child and i would love to have this child natural since its my last child i had 3 c- sections already the first c-section was because i was not dilating i am seeking a vbac doctors but its hard can anyone please help me i stay in ft lauderdale fl
Have you ever successfully delivered vaginally? If not, you will probably not find a doc to allow a vba3c.
My understanding is that after your second c-section, chances of a successful VBAC are pretty low. The incision site is much weaker, possibly too weak to physically withstand the force of labor.
If you are certain you'd like to do this, just be sure you consider why you had three c-sections previously. I get it, I do. I used a birth center the first time around and ended up with a c-section. With my second baby, I found an AMAZING ob/gyn who's previous c-section patients vbac 90% of the time, and she and I decided TOGETHER that another c-section was the best route.
Vaginal birth may be how things are "supposed" to go, but I have my beautiful, healthy, happy babies and I have a hard time being upset about needing surgery if I got these angels out of the deal.
My body is great at making babies and terrible at delivering them. Maybe you're in a similar situation. You're on the road to a fourth baby. That's four times more blessed than some families I know. If a doctor you trust is urging you toward another c-section, then I'd say just focus on welcoming this new person into your family.
There are many factors to determine if you are even a candidate. Contact a local midwife. Even if she can't or won't perform a VBAC, perhaps she can point you in the right direction.
I can't help with finding a vbac doc in Florida - I know it's very hard. I have a sister in Tampa who is a Labor & Delivery nurse, and she says it's very rare to find a doctor/hospital combo that is vbac-friendly in Florida.
However, I can assure you that it is worth it to keep looking, and trying to figure out a way!!! I had a completely unwarranted c/s with my first, followed by three natural deliveries. I can tell you that natural is way easier to heal from... If you can, and if your specific medical condition works safely for a vbac, I would just encourage you to keep looking for that doctor (or better, certified nurse midwife) that is open to the possibility.
Blessings on you and your little one.
Your best bet is to contact the local chapter(s) of ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) in your area and connect with them. http://ican-online.org/chapter/search They will have suggestions for doctors who are VBAC supportive and will likely be willing to sit down and discuss your history and the realistic attempt to VBAC.
The ICAN website also has statistics on c-section rates for various hospitals, as well as other useful information.
Good luck and a safe journey to you and the baby on this delivery.
Unless you use a midwife and have your birth at a birthing center, or at home...you will not find a Dr. willing to do a vbac after 3 c-sections.
Start calling some birthing centers, and start from there.
Check out some Midwives in free standing Birth Centers and individual Home Birthing Midwives. Your chances of an OB agreeing to a VBAC - even with the more lax restrictions ACOG put on VBACs will be hard to say the least. Also - most hospitals will not give you the full amount of time to have a trial by labor and will STILL bombard you with interventions which probably;y caused your inability to dilate again and again until you submit.
You really want a VBAC - go to the women who are actually very experienced and knowledgeable about them - MIDWIVES!!!
For great referrals and information/research - check out ICAN @ http://www.ican-online.org/
1. Join ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network). You can find a local chapter here: http://ican-online.org/chapter/search You can get loads of information and support here.
2. Hire a doula.
3. Take good independent childbirth classes like the Bradley Method. Your doula should be able to help you local consumer-focused classes.
4. Find or switch to a provider who supports your decision to VBAC and has a good track record of successful VBAC. Your doula should also be able to help you find such a provider.
5. Educate yourself about VBAC. Here are some good books: http://www.amazon.com/VBAC-Companion-Expectant-Mothers-Ce...
http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Knife-Cesarean-Prevention-Va...
Websites: http://childbirthconnection.com/
http://www.theunnecesarean.com/
Here's a recent study supporting VBAMC:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1471-0528.20...
Blessings :)
