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Dear Vicki
I was just about to email you. When you said
that you aren't taking clients, do you mean as a midwife only or also as a
doula?
I only indep mw are a rare breed but we hope the
other mw's on the list will reply.
Although my body freezes up at the thought or
mention of hospital, Selangor was looking like a possiblity. After looking
at the hospital fees plus associated costs, birthing at Selangor is not a viable
option for us.
So, I guess I'm back to the drawing
board.
Anyway, thank you for contacting me and I would
still love to know whether you attend as a support/doula.
Regards,
Becky
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 6:58
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Reply required
urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture?
Dear
Becky, I am not currently taking clients but have attended quite a few women
over the years having homebirths after their previous cesarean sections. It
has never been my practice to request a scan or ob/gyn advice (we can guess
that without paying all those$$). Independent midwives are a rare breed in
this part of the world and if you have spoken to two, that may be it! Another
alternative is to consider Selangor Hospital at Nambour who are very
supportive of VBAC.
All
the best,
Vicki Chan
Thank you Robyn.
I agree with you to go with my instincts but I
needed to check if the ultrasound is a standard procedure of c-sectioned
women who are interested in homebirthing.
I'm left with a feeling of uneasiness to know
that the 2 random midwives (from Sunshine Coast and Brissy area) that I
called, would suggest that to me unless
are to go by the insurance crisis is
really getting a hold of the independent midwives as well.
I still have several midwives to call or await
replies. And I was hoping that someone on this website can
suggest other midwives that I can contact. So far, the 2 midwives,
mentioned above, were the only 2 who called back.
Becky
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 8:16
PM
Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Reply
required urgently: determining risk of uterine rupture?
Hi Becky
No tests are conclusive. Each makes a total picture like a
jigsaw. The real test will be to say no and not accept to much
medical input. There are a few really good books with statistics
about Natural Birth after Caesarean Section. Contact
Acegraphics.com.au for the current authors and be guided by your instincts
in the main. You would be better to labour and birth at home away
from the fear of intervention and have a backup booking at a hospital of
your choice and try to find a cooperative obstetrician of a GP with
obs/gyn to be availabe if you decide you need medical opininion or
assistance. Keep interviewing you will find the right people to
empower you. There is a lot of information on the net under the
title VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section. Hope this is
helpful
regards, Robyn
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
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