Comments on: Finding a VBAC Supportive OB or Midwife http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife Vaginal birth after cesarean? Don't freak, know the facts. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:16:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jen Kamel http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-78234 Jen Kamel Thu, 03 May 2012 06:09:09 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-78234 Jenn, That is an excellent point! Doulas are a great resource for finding VBAC supportive care providers. And Angela Horn is lovely. We know each other from Facebook and I have really enjoyed reading her posts. Was she able to point you in the direction of a good, local care provider? Warmly, Jen Jenn,

That is an excellent point! Doulas are a great resource for finding VBAC supportive care providers. And Angela Horn is lovely. We know each other from Facebook and I have really enjoyed reading her posts. Was she able to point you in the direction of a good, local care provider?

Warmly,

Jen

]]> By: Jenn http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-78230 Jenn Thu, 03 May 2012 05:23:15 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-78230 Unfortunately, even though I live in a fairly large city (1 million +) there is no local ICAN chapter here, and contacting the nearest one did not yield much help at all. Also, the hospital I previously delivered is listed on ICAN's website as allowing VBAC's, when in fact they have an extremely VBAC unfriendly environment. My OB who did my c-section previously performed VBAC's at a different local hospital told me during my first post-partum appointment that I would be having another c-section, to which I said no thanks. :) I did post on ICAN's website about this hospital So I actually found the best local resource for me in finding a VBAC friendly OB was calling around to talk to doula's to get their perspective and experience on the best local hospital and doctors. I did this before I got pregnant with my second child. Fortunately for me, when I contacted a local doula group, a lovely woman emailed me and set up a phone conversation where we spoke for about an hour about my previous pregnancy and my hopes for a VBAC and weighing different doctor's and hospital choices. That lovely woman I later found out has a very popular blog, none other than Angela Horn! She is as nice in person as she is on e-space. I highly recommend people looking for a VBAC friendly doctor in their area start by contacting doula's, as with my experience ICAN is not quite accurate enough for making a fully informed decision, and speaking with someone with a wide breadth of experiences with a relatively objective view on different doctors and hospitals is a resource not easily found elsewhere. Unfortunately, even though I live in a fairly large city (1 million +) there is no local ICAN chapter here, and contacting the nearest one did not yield much help at all. Also, the hospital I previously delivered is listed on ICAN’s website as allowing VBAC’s, when in fact they have an extremely VBAC unfriendly environment. My OB who did my c-section previously performed VBAC’s at a different local hospital told me during my first post-partum appointment that I would be having another c-section, to which I said no thanks. :) I did post on ICAN’s website about this hospital

So I actually found the best local resource for me in finding a VBAC friendly OB was calling around to talk to doula’s to get their perspective and experience on the best local hospital and doctors. I did this before I got pregnant with my second child.
Fortunately for me, when I contacted a local doula group, a lovely woman emailed me and set up a phone conversation where we spoke for about an hour about my previous pregnancy and my hopes for a VBAC and weighing different doctor’s and hospital choices. That lovely woman I later found out has a very popular blog, none other than Angela Horn! She is as nice in person as she is on e-space. I highly recommend people looking for a VBAC friendly doctor in their area start by contacting doula’s, as with my experience ICAN is not quite accurate enough for making a fully informed decision, and speaking with someone with a wide breadth of experiences with a relatively objective view on different doctors and hospitals is a resource not easily found elsewhere.

]]> By: Jennifer H http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-77269 Jennifer H Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:06:00 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-77269 I am looking for a homebirth midwife in or near Johnstown,Pennsylvania. I am willing to travel. I am seeking a VBAC2C. My number is 904-536-7167 ( moved from FL) email is jenredmon@comcast.net I am looking for a homebirth midwife in or near Johnstown,Pennsylvania. I am willing to travel. I am seeking a VBAC2C. My number is 904-536-7167 ( moved from FL) email is jenredmon@comcast.net

]]> By: Jen Kamel http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-71518 Jen Kamel Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:11:10 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-71518 I personally don't, but check with your local ICAN chapter. That is a good place to start. Are you willing to travel? I personally don’t, but check with your local ICAN chapter. That is a good place to start. Are you willing to travel?

]]> By: MomseekingVBA3C http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-71466 MomseekingVBA3C Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:07:38 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-71466 Does anyone know any vbac friendly obs in Utah? Does anyone know any vbac friendly obs in Utah?

]]> By: Jen Kamel http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-38787 Jen Kamel Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:06:31 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-38787 Nikki, I'm sorry, I don't personally know of any, but use the resources above and I'm sure you will find a provider. Philadelphia is a huge metropolitan area. Warmly, Jen Nikki,

I’m sorry, I don’t personally know of any, but use the resources above and I’m sure you will find a provider. Philadelphia is a huge metropolitan area.

Warmly,

Jen

]]> By: Nikki http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-33219 Nikki Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:08:38 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-33219 There are not any vbac friendly Ob's listed on your site for my area greater Philadephia area. Is there a way I can find one or does anyone know one off hand. I found midwives willing to do hbac's but unfortunately our insurance refuses to cover? ANy hlep is greatly appreciated. There are not any vbac friendly Ob’s listed on your site for my area greater Philadephia area. Is there a way I can find one or does anyone know one off hand. I found midwives willing to do hbac’s but unfortunately our insurance refuses to cover? ANy hlep is greatly appreciated.

]]> By: Jen Kamel http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-33051 Jen Kamel Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:39:45 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-33051 Thank you Tammy for your comment and your link! Hopefully this will help connect your group with women in the Denver area. Thank you Tammy for your comment and your link! Hopefully this will help connect your group with women in the Denver area.

]]> By: Tammy http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-32902 Tammy Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:51:27 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-32902 At the Midwifery Group at Swedish we fully support all women who are seeking VBAC. Our coordinating Physician is very supportive as well. We are in the Denver Colorado area (Englewood to be specific) feel free to visit our website and see if we can help support you in your healthcare decisions. At the Midwifery Group at Swedish we fully support all women who are seeking VBAC. Our coordinating Physician is very supportive as well. We are in the Denver Colorado area (Englewood to be specific) feel free to visit our website and see if we can help support you in your healthcare decisions.

]]> By: OB/Midwife question http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-28801 OB/Midwife question Wed, 18 May 2011 23:59:03 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-28801 [...] [...] [...] [...]

]]> By: Anna http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-11018 Anna Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:55:36 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-11018 Dr. Leach in Walnut Creek, CA is VBAC friendly even with twins as long as you have a low transverse incision. He also suggested if you have never delivered vaginally before the first twin should be head down. If the second is breach it is still ok as you know the first was able to come down the vagina successfully. Dr. Leach in Walnut Creek, CA is VBAC friendly even with twins as long as you have a low transverse incision. He also suggested if you have never delivered vaginally before the first twin should be head down. If the second is breach it is still ok as you know the first was able to come down the vagina successfully.

]]> By: Carley http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-7373 Carley Tue, 25 May 2010 04:50:44 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-7373 Also, in Stamford, CT with an OB in Riverside, CT who claims VBAC supportiveness, but I'm not sure this OB really is supportive. Would like to deliver my twins vaginally. Currently 32 weeks and Baby A is vertex, Baby B transverse. I welcome any birth practitioner recommendations. Would love to do a HBAC, but would be perfectly happy with a successful hospital VBAC, if possible, of course. Also, in Stamford, CT with an OB in Riverside, CT who claims VBAC supportiveness, but I’m not sure this OB really is supportive. Would like to deliver my twins vaginally. Currently 32 weeks and Baby A is vertex, Baby B transverse. I welcome any birth practitioner recommendations. Would love to do a HBAC, but would be perfectly happy with a successful hospital VBAC, if possible, of course.

]]> By: Franny http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-6982 Franny Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:25:01 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-6982 Hélène Vadboncoeur is a researcher in perinatality in Montreal, a VBAC-er, and an author of an amazing book, entitled, Une autre césaréenne? Non merci! (Another c-s, no thanks!). An English edition will be out in th efall, she promised me. The French version of the book is a must-read for any francophones. She will also get back to vbac moms personally, by e-mail or by telephone..even if it is long-distance, as I learned. She is a great vbac advocate, has compiled otns of stats in her book on c-s in general, but esp. for example, the rates of c-s in Quebec hospital's etc. If you read French, get the book! And watch for it in English coming this fall. It will be a FABULOUS resource for all VBAC advocates. Hélène Vadboncoeur is a researcher in perinatality in Montreal, a VBAC-er, and an author of an amazing book, entitled, Une autre césaréenne? Non merci! (Another c-s, no thanks!). An English edition will be out in th efall, she promised me. The French version of the book is a must-read for any francophones. She will also get back to vbac moms personally, by e-mail or by telephone..even if it is long-distance, as I learned. She is a great vbac advocate, has compiled otns of stats in her book on c-s in general, but esp. for example, the rates of c-s in Quebec hospital’s etc.

If you read French, get the book! And watch for it in English coming this fall. It will be a FABULOUS resource for all VBAC advocates.

]]> By: ROSE FLOWER http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-6919 ROSE FLOWER Wed, 07 Apr 2010 02:51:11 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-6919 I NEED A VBAC FREINDLY PROVIDER IN NE INDIANA ASAP! I AM WRITING THIS FOR MY SISTER IN LAW. SHE IS 37 WKS ALONG AND HER DOC SAID SHE HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER C SECTION AND SHE DOES NOT WANT ONE!!! I NEED SOMEONE WHO WILL TAKE HER SINCE SHE IS SO FAR ALONG! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED A VBAC FREINDLY PROVIDER IN NE INDIANA ASAP! I AM WRITING THIS FOR MY SISTER IN LAW. SHE IS 37 WKS ALONG AND HER DOC SAID SHE HAD TO HAVE ANOTHER C SECTION AND SHE DOES NOT WANT ONE!!! I NEED SOMEONE WHO WILL TAKE HER SINCE SHE IS SO FAR ALONG! PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Maggie http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/comment-page-1/#comment-6771 Maggie Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:08:17 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/03/08/finding-a-vbac-supportive-ob-or-midwife/#comment-6771 I live in AZ I live in an area that prohibits vbacs. So for my first birth I was induced & crap hit the fan & had an emergency c/s so my second delivery 17 months later was a scheduled c/s. I have been in & out of therapies for PTSD over this ordeal. I am obsessed with having a vaginal birth. My youngest is now 2 yrs old & I would like to get pregnant again. Anychance anyone knows if I'd have a fighting chance to find someone to allow me to vbamc in AZ? Please help! I live in AZ I live in an area that prohibits vbacs. So for my first birth I was induced & crap hit the fan & had an emergency c/s so my second delivery 17 months later was a scheduled c/s. I have been in & out of therapies for PTSD over this ordeal. I am obsessed with having a vaginal birth. My youngest is now 2 yrs old & I would like to get pregnant again. Anychance anyone knows if I’d have a fighting chance to find someone to allow me to vbamc in AZ? Please help!

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