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I paid $1200 for ours, but she was very experienced and I was trying for a VBAC. I also took a Bradley childbirth class and rented an aquadoula tup (hot tub for sitting in at home while in labor). It was the best $1200 I've spent in a long time! I got my VBAC, medication-free, both of which she was a huge help with. Labor assistance is not really something you want to leave up to your husband or random hospital nurses. My doula's website is www.birthblessings.com.
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I have found that VBACs are very rare in this area. I was a patient at Physicians and Midwives Collaborative Practice in Alexandria when I was pregnant with my 2nd, and I found even a practice with midwives wasn't supportive enough - in my well-researched opinion - for me to trust them with my VBAC. I switched doctors at 35 weeks pregnant to Dr. Tchabo, who delivers at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington. I realize this is not convenient to your location, but he is widely regarded as the best doctor for VBACs in the area. You might also look into a Bradley childbirth class (since the less intervention you have, the more likely you will not end up with another c-section), or hiring a doula. Hiring a doula can make all the difference, no matter who your doctor is. My VBAC baby was born in September 2006 at term (41 weeks) after my first had been born via c-section at 32 weeks. You might also look into going to an ICAN meeting (international cesarean awareness network) the local group meets in Tysons and out closer to you I believe, once a month. You'll find some good resources there also. Best of luck!
Sara
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