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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You think it's odd that a doc would want your complete records before providing his medical opinion??? I don't think you want to hear the truth, OP. I think you just want someone to assure you that a VBAC is the best option for you....but I don't think you are going to hear that. Sorry.

Why are you so opposed to the c-section....or put differently, why are you so eager to try the VBAC?[/quote]

I don't get this reaction at all.

I totally understand not wanting to request a transfer of medical records if you haven't decided to leave a practice. In fact, I had a similiar situation myself. During my 3rd trimester, I had an issue with one of the OB's at GUH and thought about transferring to GW's OB group. When I called, I got the same response. And I also thought it was a bit odd. I understand why they want the information but I felt like I was in a tough position with my current OB group. I ultimately decided to stay with GUH and had a successful vbac.

Also, having delivered at GUH where there are a lot of doctors, I got wildly different responses from different OB's within the same practice on the vbac issue. Some would use pitocin, others wouldn't. One was comfortable letting me proceed with a vbac with a big baby. Others pushed hard on a repeat c/s. Different doctors have different opinions. It makes perfect sense to get a 2nd opinion. 10% seems like an awfully specific number to give someone for a vbac success rate. In my case my numbers were initially high because my c/s was due to my baby being breech. But then those numbers dropped when my 2nd son was measuring large. My OB never gave a formal percentage at the end but she was putting it at less than 50%. I guess I'm just a little skeptical someone can say 10% with such certainty. I would want a 2nd opinion.

OP - GL! I hope you can find a provider that you like. Even if you stay with your current OB, that doesn't mean you can't have a successful vbac. I stuck with GUH despite some concerns about their commitment to letting me vbac. And I had an amazing experience. I felt fully supported by the OB's there even though prior to my vbac they were encouraging me to consider a repeat c/s. If you want to stay with your current OB I would just hire a doula and convey that you want a trial of labor. It sounds like he will be respectful of that. [/quote]

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