Re: [ozmidwifery] vbac

[Kate &/or Nick]

I'm a student midwife, member of Cares SA, who has VBACed. Can't remember the years thing. BUT, I would encourage her to contact Cares. Jo is away, so Carolyn would be the go. They are really good at group stuff, one-on-one if that's what's needed. Their library is fantastic and empowered me to fight for my VBAC.   I'll email Carolyn with the timing question - she's not a midwife, but is a font of knowledge when it comes to VBAC.   Also, either way and wherever she is birthing, I'd strongly encourage her to consider a student midwife - both for the VBAC and language issues. CARES has two student midwives, and I'm sure we both need more women!   Will get back to you.   Kate ----- Original Message ----- From: simsarch To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] vbac Could anyone point me in the right direction for any info I could pass on to a client.  She had an emerg c/s 10 months ago for fetal distress and op position when fully dilated, and is passionate about having a vbac this time. However, she has been scared by many a friend and doctor, that as this only happened 10 months ago and she is now 12 weeks pregnant, she shouldn't be attempting a vbac, due to risk of uterine rupture. She had her first baby in a private hospital and has now come to me - I work at the W&CH in Adealide in a caseload model. I have given her the Cares brochure, but english is her second language, and she seemed reluctant to ring or join them in any way.  I know I have plenty of opportunity to discuss these issues with her, but also want to give her lots of stuff to read.  I am also not sure myself if the risk of uterine rupture in her case is real as I remember reading somewhere it is ideal to wait 2 years before getting pregnant again after a c/s. Thanks, Kathy