A friend asked her doctor the other day under what circumstances he would do a VBAC - the answer she got was "NONE". That is becoming a reoccurring nightmare of an answer. This friend may or may not be sold out on wanting to have a VBAC, but it is definitely something she has been looking into, especially since her last Cesarian section left her in a lot of pain. Why is major abdominal surgery the only option for my friend? Well, it isn't if she wants to change doctors, change hospitals, and wrangle with her insurance company - but she most likely will not do all of those things.
The doctors not only use scare tactics to discourage women from having VBACs, they have convinced themselves that VBACs shouldn't be done using the very same scare tactics. Fear always debilitates us. It is very difficult to make rational decisions when fear has gripped your heart. So, if you are contemplating a VBAC clear your mind and do some research. Sure, ask your doctor all about it, but also look at all the information he will most likely not offer. Look at the stats... are there more complications from VBACs or Cesarians? Are there special circumstances in your case? Circumstances that would make a VBAC more dangerous than a repeat section? Do you know the risks to the baby from Cesarians? Do your homework and make an educated decision based on what is best for you and your baby. In the end, it should be your choice how your miracle enters the world.
Check out the link on my homepage for VBACs.
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