Comments on: A VBAC Supportive OB’s Response to the AMA’s Statement on Homebirth http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth Vaginal birth after cesarean? Don't freak, know the facts. Mon, 21 May 2012 06:08:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anthony http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-44274 Anthony Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:44:23 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-44274 Is this him? I guess it depends what you are seeking. http://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-stuart-fischbein-x4s5r/background-check Is this him? I guess it depends what you are seeking.

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]]> By: Ton o’ Linkage « Birth In Joy http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-3974 Ton o’ Linkage « Birth In Joy Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:53:39 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-3974 [...] A VBAC Supportive OB’s Response to the AMA’s Statement on Home Birth ~ VBAC Facts [...] [...] A VBAC Supportive OB’s Response to the AMA’s Statement on Home Birth ~ VBAC Facts [...]

]]> By: Jen http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Jen Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:12:55 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-1548 As a doula, I've attended births with Dr. Fischbein and I like to describe him as a midwife trapped in a male OB's body. He is incredible. Attending a birth with him is about the closest thing I've ever seen to "home birth in the hospital". Dr. Fischbein is now practicing out of his office in Camarillo, California. Here's a link to his website: http://www.thewomansplace.com/ I wish more women knew their rights. If you are in labor and birth is imminent, a hospital cannot refuse your admission and NO ONE can perform surgery on you without your consent. Check out ICAN's website for more information about patient rights. As a doula, I’ve attended births with Dr. Fischbein and I like to describe him as a midwife trapped in a male OB’s body. He is incredible. Attending a birth with him is about the closest thing I’ve ever seen to “home birth in the hospital”.

Dr. Fischbein is now practicing out of his office in Camarillo, California. Here’s a link to his website: http://www.thewomansplace.com/

I wish more women knew their rights. If you are in labor and birth is imminent, a hospital cannot refuse your admission and NO ONE can perform surgery on you without your consent. Check out ICAN’s website for more information about patient rights.

]]> By: Amy http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Amy Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:52:42 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-643 Thank you for your courage to let the truth be known! You are a man of integrity! Thank you for your courage to let the truth be known! You are a man of integrity!

]]> By: Gretchen http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-460 Gretchen Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:13:20 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-460 I wish I was in LA. I wish we had Doctors with half of his gumption. I live in SC. All of the doctors I have spoken to have quoted the ACOG's ruling and when I present the actual findings to them and they see the research study that was done(2004 by the NEJM), they just say...Well there is nothing I can do. I hope all have read this decision. There are so many unanswered questions in the NEMJ study it is nuts. They even state that there is no conclusive proof that VBACs are more or less of a danger than another c-section. Thanks Dr. Fischbein for having the mental fortitude to challenge those who feel they are all knowing. <em>Gretchen, I feel your frustration. Are you referring to ACOG's recommendation that anesthesia be immediately available? If so, read <a href="http://vbacfacts.com/2008/04/14/two-doctors-respond-to-the-hastings-indian-medical-center-vbac-ban-and-encourage-native-american-women-to-vbac/" rel="nofollow">this piece </a>written by two OBGYNs that support VBAC at rural hospitals. They argue that if hospitals cannot handle the complications as a a result of a VBAC, they can't handle the <a href="http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/05/cesarean-risks-overview/" rel="nofollow">complications </a>that can arise as a result of multiple cesareans. Excellent argument. Another perspective: the risk of uterine rupture goes down with each VBAC, whereas the risk of cesareans go up with each surgery. Go <a href="http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/17/uterine-rupture-risk-drops-with-each-vbac/" rel="nofollow">here </a>to read more. Best, Jen</em> I wish I was in LA. I wish we had Doctors with half of his gumption. I live in SC. All of the doctors I have spoken to have quoted the ACOG’s ruling and when I present the actual findings to them and they see the research study that was done(2004 by the NEJM), they just say…Well there is nothing I can do. I hope all have read this decision. There are so many unanswered questions in the NEMJ study it is nuts. They even state that there is no conclusive proof that VBACs are more or less of a danger than another c-section. Thanks Dr. Fischbein for having the mental fortitude to challenge those who feel they are all knowing.

Gretchen, I feel your frustration. Are you referring to ACOG’s recommendation that anesthesia be immediately available? If so, read this piece written by two OBGYNs that support VBAC at rural hospitals. They argue that if hospitals cannot handle the complications as a a result of a VBAC, they can’t handle the complications that can arise as a result of multiple cesareans. Excellent argument. Another perspective: the risk of uterine rupture goes down with each VBAC, whereas the risk of cesareans go up with each surgery. Go here to read more. Best, Jen

]]> By: GB Long http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-417 GB Long Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:52:20 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-417 How do I contact Dr. Fischbein for an appointment? <em>GB, Here is Dr. Fischbein's information: 10309 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Phone: (310) 282-8613 Best, Jen</em> How do I contact Dr. Fischbein for an appointment?

GB, Here is Dr. Fischbein’s information:

10309 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 282-8613

Best, Jen

]]> By: Alexis http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Alexis Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:14:16 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-411 Dr. Fischbein, you are a courageous defender of our rights! I thank you for this response. You are speaking for many who do not have an audience with this organization. Without the empirical support, this type of decision/treatment recommendation is dangerous and wrong! Dr. Fischbein, you are a courageous defender of our rights! I thank you for this response. You are speaking for many who do not have an audience with this organization. Without the empirical support, this type of decision/treatment recommendation is dangerous and wrong!

]]> By: Kelly http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Kelly Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:06:13 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-409 Thank you Dr. Fischbein. I appreciate you taking a stand and I wish more OB/GYN Doctors would join you. Thank you Dr. Fischbein. I appreciate you taking a stand and I wish more OB/GYN Doctors would join you.

]]> By: Cyndy http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Cyndy Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:46:44 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-406 Here here Dr. Fischbein!!!! Well spoken. I hope we get to read their response! Here here Dr. Fischbein!!!! Well spoken. I hope we get to read their response!

]]> By: Nicolette http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Nicolette Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:35:24 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-405 Bravo! I think if the ACOG receives more letters from the doctors and midwives it covers, as opposed to just the patients it's supposed to protect, hopefully they will truly take topics such as vbac into consideration and take more precaution in how new ACOG policies are written. Bravo! I think if the ACOG receives more letters from the doctors and midwives it covers, as opposed to just the patients it’s supposed to protect, hopefully they will truly take topics such as vbac into consideration and take more precaution in how new ACOG policies are written.

]]> By: Shaye http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-403 Shaye Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:04:17 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-403 WOW! Everything on my heart. So glad to see an OB with faith and courage. Thank you, Dr. Fischbein, for speaking truth and asking those hard questions! WOW! Everything on my heart. So glad to see an OB with faith and courage. Thank you, Dr. Fischbein, for speaking truth and asking those hard questions!

]]> By: Amanda http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Amanda Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:36:02 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-402 I wish he practiced in Nashville! I can't find an OB or MW supportive of a VBAcC... I wish he practiced in Nashville! I can’t find an OB or MW supportive of a VBAcC…

]]> By: Emily http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Emily Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:46:07 +0000 http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/26/a-vbac-supportive-obs-response-to-the-amas-statement-on-homebirth/#comment-400 Wow. If I wasn't already working with a midwife I'd be in this doctor's office tomorrow (well, ok, Monday). :) Good for him for taking such a stand! Wow. If I wasn’t already working with a midwife I’d be in this doctor’s office tomorrow (well, ok, Monday). :) Good for him for taking such a stand!

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