Recent VBAC at Virginia Hospital Center?

[Anonymous]

I had posted this in the general forum, and someone recommended that I post it here, as well.

Has anyone had any positive or negative experiences recently with a VBAC at Virginia Hospital Center? We are considering this for our second. My Ob/Gyn told me I would need to labor the entire time in the hospital and be monitored the whole time (Dr. Lawson). I had a c-section at 37 weeks last time because of pre-e, so never went into labor.

I was wondering if anyone had any insight to share about how it went for them with a VBAC the second time around at Virginia Hospital Center. Was the staff helpful? Did you feel safe? Also, after having a C and a vaginal birth, which they would prefer if given the option. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I'm also exploring VBAC options for #2. I highly recommend getting in touch with ICAN of Northern Virginia (Google "ICAN Nova") -- their monthly meetings and other resources are an invaluable source of straight-up info.

[Anonymous]

I had an unmedicated VBAC at VA hospital center last July. My first was a c-section for breech. This time my doctor treated me like any other pregnant mom. I came to the hospital after laboring at home for several hours and required monitoring 20min of every hour (standard in most any birth). He only required continuous monitoring if I got the epidural. I had a birth plan and the L&D nurse was very supportive of it and had had a VBAC herself. I did have a doula also which was really helpful for me. I read a lot and felt very safe about my decision to have a VBAC (suggest reading VBAC Companion). My recovery was much quicker with the VBAC and with a toddler this was really important for me (my c-sect recovery wasn't bad the first time but this was better).

I second the ICAN NOVA meetings. You must check it out if you are considering the VBAC! A great way to find support and information and hear VBAC stories.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Thanks so much!

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

I'm bumping this in the hopes that someone can tell me whether any of the doctors at Women to Women, PC will be supportive of a VBAC. I'm going in for my appointment in June to have my IUD removed, and I will ask then. But, I'd really like to be prepared ahead of time to argue my case should they not be supportive. Like one of the PPs, my first c-section was because of breech presentation, and I never even went into labor. They did the c-section 2 weeks before my due date.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm bumping this in the hopes that someone can tell me whether any of the doctors at Women to Women, PC will be supportive of a VBAC. I'm going in for my appointment in June to have my IUD removed, and I will ask then. But, I'd really like to be prepared ahead of time to argue my case should they not be supportive. Like one of the PPs, my first c-section was because of breech presentation, and I never even went into labor. They did the c-section 2 weeks before my due date.

Can't speak to your question about Women to Women but I will say that women who have had c-sections because of breech babies have a much higher success rate for VBAC's.

[Anonymous]

I am going thru the same thing and thinking of switching to Dr tchabo and going with Virginia Hospital Center. My first was a C-section for failure to descent.
The other ladies that replied , what doctor are you using and also can you recommend your duola?? Oh an I third the ICAN meeting and website, they are really helpful.