Hi Sonia, I only just now read your birth story... This has been a tough week for me birthwise because I've just seen the devastation on my neice's face after her "coerced" c-section but somehow I've just got to press on.
What happened to you is horrible and I can understand that the doctors would be scare-mongering more than usual but if I were you I'd take the time to look at the research thoroughly then talk over your situation with both midwives (homebirth midwives would be good) and medical professionals. You might want to have a word with Ted Weaver at Salangor in Nambour, Qld. Lynne, who's on this list works there and they take a lot of women who have had previous c-sections and not just one. Make sure you give your body time to adequately heal, that way if you change your mind about VBAC (yes you can VBAC with a classical scar but the risks are slightly higher) you will be giving yourself the best chance at success (regardless of how you birth, you'll still need time to heal). On another note, and I don't want to seem callous cause I know you don't feel like suing your doctor now but you may change your mind later on. It was his fault (even if accidental) and he has insurance to help pay for things like that, insurance money which could help you if you have to find a specialist in another State to have your next baby. Just don't rule it out is all I'm saying. One of the main reasons why so many doctors prefer c-sections is because they don't get sued but sometimes I think they need to be. They need a wakeup call to tell them we've had enough of them saying c-sections are safer than vaginal births, of cutting up women unnecessarily, of stuffing up births... Sorry Sonia, I'm just so emotional about all this today... Not meaning to imply any of the above should be directed at you. I've had 2 c-sections myself and I know how hard it is to make decisions about intervention. Thank you for sharing your story.... Cheers, Cas. Cas McCullough [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.casmccullough.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of *G and S* Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2003 12:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ozmidwifery] A few questions. Hello all, I guess that most of you will now be aquainted with my story so I was hoping that you could answer a couple of questions. I have had two obstetricians tell me that I should not/must not have anymore babes. When I sought the second opinion ( which was just a few weeks ago) I was told by the ob. that where the scars on my uterus meet ie at the junction of the 'T', there is increased weakness and therein lies a greater chance of UR in late pregnancy and/or labour. He said that even if I made it safely to 36 weeks and had an elective c.section there would still be the possibility of that whopping, big venous sinus being in the way again. He suggested that history could repeat itself. He went on to say that if I were to get pregnant again he would 'ideally' like me to move to my closest capital city and live within 5 minutes of a major hospital. He said, " Sonia, why would you want to do that to yourself? Is another pregnancy worth the risk?" I was so blown away by the terror he was implanting that any research that I had done regarding UR went sailing straight out of my head. I know that I will never be able to VBAC. I just can't accept that having another babe is not an option anymore and that I'm not even a candidate for an elective c.section. So, my questions are : 1. While disregarding the dramatics, do you think that the advice given was sound or was it the mere product of an ob. covering himself? 2. If the later applies, does anyone know of an ob. or specialist surgeon that is a little braver and would be willing to give me an opinion which is not based on the number of children that I already have and not one of fear? I will travel interstate if I have to. I'd appreciate any advice. With love and many thanks, Sonia. (SAS) -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
