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VBAC-friendly OB near Reston?
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carolinegs
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| I'm not pregnant, but we're going to TTC next year. We moved here from TX (where my son was born), so I don't really have an OB here. I saw Cauble and Rauch (sp?) in Reston for my annual, but I really want to get in with a practice that does a lot of VBACs. We live in Reston now, but we're likely moving to Loudoun County this summer, if that helps. I've heard fantastic things about Loudoun County Midwives, but they won't take me because I've had a C-section. Any ideas? |
saradunton
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Hello -
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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Loudoun Physicians for Women will attempt it. They have offices in Sterling and Leesburg and deliver at Loudoun Hospital.
They are a great practice (4 women docs)...and I really like them. HTH. |
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| I don't have personal experience with VBACs, but I am putting in another vote for Dr. Tchabo. He is a wonderful, knowledgable, caring doctor. |
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YES! They are great and are VBAC friendly. The Sterling office would be closest for you. |