Dear Dr. Fischbein,
I just found out today that I am about 4 weeks pregnant! We are very
excited except that my OB, who delivered my two daughters, now nearly
13(emergency CS - due to distress of baby) and 11(VBAC) now tells me today
that a VBAC is "not allowed" because it is too dangerous. I am floored. I
do not want to have a c-section. The recovery from the first one so long
ago was very difficult. And since I did the VBAC successfully before, I
would like to do it again. However, now I must find another OB and
hospital that will allow it. I am having trouble finding a VBAC
supportive OB on the web. Perhaps you could help me - or at least tell me
a website that can help me locate one? I am located in Orange County, NY -
my zipcode is 10990. Thank you in advance for your help. Jen Emm
jensmail@warwick.net
Dear readers: "Too dangerous" is routinely being substituted for true evidenced based informed consent. This sort of subjective counseling for a variety of motives is becoming pervasive and part of the culture. It is a prime example of the well known propaganda technique of, "Tell a lie, tell it often, tell it loud and it becomes truth". If you have any ideas for Jen please comment below and feel free to e-mail her. Thanks, Dr.F
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I'd suggest she get in contact with her local ICAN chapter, look at the ICAN VBAC policy database to find hospitals and providers willing to do VBACs, and perhaps contact some local doulas--they'd likely know which doctors or midwives to go to.
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I did not have a c-section with my first, but did have a homebirth with my second. I have a great midwife in Rockland County. It's kinda a drive for you but a great alternative since you know you can have a safe vbac, you've done it before!!
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I know this was posted years ago, but who was your midwife in Rockland?
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