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

[Child Birth Information Service]

Hi, I am an Independent Midwife in Tasmania and have attended three women who have had normal birth after caesarian, two of them had two caesarians before, and one had four, except for a longish labour( maybe having to work through fear) they all birthed well two at home, and one transferred late in labour for partners fear of the birth. The women in question have moved from the area and lost contact or do not wish to discuss the issue(1) long time ago 14ys. Best wishes Terry Stockdale ----- Original Message ----- From: paul dunwell To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Reply required urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture? It would be great to speak to the ladies who have had multiple c-sections.  Would you please forward their email addresses or forward mine to them?  My email address is:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Thank you. Becky ----- Original Message ----- From: Lynne Staff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Reply required urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture? 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