Re: [ozmidwifery] Reply required urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture?

[Lynne Staff]

I know some women who would be very happy to talk with you about their birth experiences - what was helpful to them and what wasn't (information, care, etc). They had so much resistance too, from family, friends and professionals. I also know of two women who have given birth one (several times) after multiple classical caesareans, and the other after a classical and a lower segment caesarean. Just goes to show.... ----- Original Message ----- From: paul dunwell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 3:37 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Reply required urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture? Greetings to everyone on the list.   I'm new to the list.  I'm expecting my third child due in March.  I've had 2 c-sections previously and was automatically told that consequtive pregnancies will be c-sections.  I am not comfortable with this and have started searching for midwives who will attend homebirths.   Until recently, I suppressed the past experiences and am now endeavouring to gather my hospital notes to ascertain the reasons for the previous c-sections.   In the meantime, I'm ringing around to arrange "interviewing" potential attendants.  Thus far, I was able to contact two out of my list and both suggest getting an ultrasound and having an ob/gyn advise on the percentage risk of uterine rupture.  I was under the impression, like pelvimetry, this kind of test is inconclusive as well.   Can anyone tell me if this test is standard or even required in order to proceed with interviewing for homebirth midwives?   I'm prepared for the possiblity of a c-section; however I am cynical about getting a test done if it is in aid of condoning another c-section in the environment of insurance crisis.   I am not sure the "right questions" to ask and do hope I am not offending anyone on the list by my concerns.   Your advise would be greatly appreciated as a pursue my birthing options.   Kind regards, Becky