VBAC Facts » South Carolina http://vbacfacts.com Vaginal birth after cesarean? Don't freak, know the facts. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:28:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 The cost of getting your medical records http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/09/the-cost-of-getting-your-medical-records/ http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/09/the-cost-of-getting-your-medical-records/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:42:50 +0000 Jen Kamel http://vbacfacts.com/2008/06/09/the-cost-of-getting-your-medical-records/ It’s always enlightening to get a copy of your medical records, specifically the records related to your child’s vaginal birth/cesarean section.  Often, women who are told that they needed a cesarean because their baby was in distress, find that the medical records do not reflect that diagnosis.  Moms frequently find that the “valid medical reason” they were given is absent from their medical record and in its place is “maternal request,” “elective,” or “consent upon consultation.”  Where is the valid medical reason?  Frequently, it’s not present in the record simply because it didn’t exist.  As we have seen, doctors attempt to coerce women into repeat cesareans based on their schedules and instilling “big baby fear.”

Take the time to get and read your records.  You may find that your “emergency” cesarean was no rush at all.

Medical Records Copying Charges by State

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Want to know if your doctor has been subject to a board hearing or disciplinary note? 

Here is a link to the State Board sites for all 50 states.

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