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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I been hoping to get in with them , I just started being scheduled and only had one appointment so far with one of the MFA OBs. Everytime I ask about switching to the midwives, I get the run around or am told to wait until after my first appointment. After my first appointment they say they don’t have the midwives schedule for may and on yet… ummm this is annoying. And now it seems they have midwives leaving. Ugh I’m hoping so bad for a VBAC and I just only want a midwife. Ugh. [/quote]

The OBs at GW are excellent and frankly, most of them are better than the midwives. You’re in good hands and they’ll do everything to help you have a VBAC. Just make sure you are aware that a successful vaginal birth isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be. You might need forceps, vacuum, emergency C section, etc. And pelvic floor damage and permanent vaginal changes are not uncommon but not often spoken about in the VBAC world. Also prolapse is pretty common after  vaginal birth (something like 1/3 get this - obviously there are degrees and many women don’t notice but it can have a huge impact on your quality of life). Drawbacks to a VBAC aren’t always discussed well. And you certainly won’t hear about this from the MWs. [/quote]

I’ve spent the last 2 years researching a lot, prepping, talking to many people, etc. my c section was super traumatic and I know it’s possible for me to have another one and that’s okay cause all that matters is getting my baby here healthy and safe and at least now I know going in what to expect but there’s plenty of risks with both c sections and vaginal births and if I can avoid another c csection I will 100% try to do so. I’m pretty much set on attempting a vbac, no matter what the outcomes are of that. I mean before my first, that’s what came to mind when I thought of birth.

I appreciate the thought of trying to be transparent about possibilities during a vaginal birth but I know what I’m aiming for. [/quote]

It sounds like you’re very emotionally invested in having a successful “healing” VBAC. That is not surprising given your previous traumatic delivery. But birth is an uncontrollable process. Have you addressed the trauma of your previous delivery? Have you considered that a planned C section could be an empowering and beautiful way to give birth? All modes of delivery can be traumatic, but you generally can control more variables with a planned C section than a VBAC attempt. Just a thought to consider. [/quote]

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