VBAC SUPPORT

Hi Hantielab,

Wow, twins - Congratulations! Must have been a bit of a surprise?!

Thank you, I am seeing Dr. Swart. I was very impressed in the way he handled a good friend of mine's premature labour when her waters broke at 34 weeks. She was admitted and she was allowed to go in labour for a natural birth 6 days later. I think most doctors will do a c-section as soon as your waters break and not allow you to have a natural birth after that. Baby and mom did remarkably well and were well taken care of.

I can only imagine that you must be slightly disappointed in not having to have a natural birth again...Would you not consider a natural birth? I know there are doctors that will consider a natural birth with twins - although not easily found. I read recently on moomie about a mom going to try normal delivery for twins. Although I can totally understand if one would feel reluctant to go this way as it could be risky.

Hi Gloeiwurmpie

I really hope that your Dr will be supportive and that you can make this dream come true. I truly believe natural birth is the way to go. Unfortunately I'm doing mine in reverse since I had a normal birth first time round and will now with my twins probably have a c-sec

I'll follow this post to see what happens!!

Which Dr are you seeing? I'm also at Femina!

Hi ladies,

It seems as if this thread has gone very quiet... I think all the successful VBAC moms are enjoying their little ones and may not be popping in here that regularly.

Unfortunately I can't comment on all the doctor's everyone listed here but perhaps we can chat here about our VBAC journeys?

It would be great if we can just offer support as it seems as if it is very hard to find a doctor that is pro VBAC!

I had my LG 5 years ago and 6 months prior to having her I had a very traumatic ectopic pregnancy and a very traumatising hospital experience. All of this made me reluctant to want to try for a natural birth (although this is what I always wanted). At 36 weeks pregnant my doctor said that he would feel more comfortable with a c-sec since he said that my baby isn't dropping down in my pelvis at all. I know now that this is not a reason to do a c-section as babies often only descend while in labour. Ever since hearing about other moms c-sections going horribly wrong (one lady died in a top private hospital) I have come to realise that a c-section is MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY. What I hated about the c-section was the effect the pain medication had on me in the first few days. I was completely zonked - my tongue was slurring, I struggled to pick up my baby and felt so drugged that my baby didn't sleep with me the first 2 nights (I still have severe guilt about this). The pain afterwards was frustrating and having to take painkillers the whole time felt horrible. I really struggled to bond with my baby and I can't help but to wonder if this was due to the c-section.

I have left me previous Gynea that refuses to consider a VBAC and I am seeing a new Doctor at Femina hospital pta tomorrow and hope that he will be willing to do a VBAC if all looks good.

I am going to do the hypnobirthing course too and can't wait to get started with that!!

I already know Nels_n as we are due in the same month (april 2015), but look forward to chatting to all the other VBAC hopefuls!

Hi joybaby,

This is a very old post but I was wondering if you had a succesful VBac? I am doing research and looking for moms to assist me with their experiences. I am based in Cape Town and looking for a doc who supports VBacs...

Hi ladies
where did everyone go. Was hoping for information on having a successful vbac. Currently 3-4weeks pregnant and really hoping for a vbac. Seeing Dr Bassa in Pinetown next month.
Madamfunk@ sorry cannot help there as I am in pmb kzn.

Hi,
Has anyone gone to Dr October at Netcare N1 before?

I am currently 25 weeks along with LB 2. I am in Cape Town and seeing Dr Albertyn in Louie Leipoldt. I had to have an emergency c-sec with LB 1 because I got stuck at 8 cm's and he went into distress. I am hoping to have a VBAC now. Dr was very happy with me wanting a VBAC but I am now wondering if maybe he was just trying to placate me in the meantime.

He did say that there are conditions related to even trying for a trial of labour. I just need to know what my rights are and how far I can push for a safe delivery of my baby yet avoid a second c-sec if possible.

Hoping you ladies have some advise for me. Did anyone use Dr Albertyn before for a VBAC? Was he very helpful and respectful of your wishes?