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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
