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[quote=Anonymous]I saw Dr. Nelson as much as I could per some positive VBAC reviews on here, which was what I was going for. Like others, I appreciated her kind and down to earth bedside manner. She was straightforward, but, gentle and happy to discuss any concerns or issues. Ultimately scheduling was very challenging and I could only get in with her every so often. I did see her for my 6 week post partum, and she was great for that too. Dr. Nelson typically had a student with her at the M street? location. Student did my gbs swab unsupervised, and it was much more uncomfortable and unpleasant than I recalled from pregnancy #1!

I also happened to see Dr. Valentine several times. I didn't particularly care for her. A little bit overly sarcastic and condescending for my tastes. Also, I had GD, and she started pushing hard for an induction. I realize that this may be part hospital/practice policy, but, her delivery and tone really cranked my stress in to overdrive. Baby was due around labor day, and when the induction schedule got filled up because of the holiday weekend, she basically said I should present at L&D if myself or baby seemed to be in distress and needed assistance. Whew. Nothing like feeling like it's up to you to possibly make a life or death game time decision on when to present at L and D based on at home assessment!

I mostly credit my successful unmedicated vbac to my chiropractor and doula. I showed up at the hospital at 10cm, so, it was a really fast delivery (which Dr. Valentine also was present for and walked in making a snide comment about apparently not needing to schedule the induction after all!). A student also stitched me up under Dr. Valentine's supervision following delivery--some second degree tearing--Dr Valentine stepped in when it was taking a long time and finished the job. I was a bit nervous about how everything was reconfigured down there and saw my former very experienced and seasoned OB for an independent follow up afterwards. She said everything looked good and was a-ok, much to my relief!
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