Bring Back VBAC. Stop the Ban
Target:
Hospitals and care providers in NW Arkansas who support the ban on VBAC
Sponsored by:
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) is currently banned in NW Arkansas hospitals.
We believe that women deserve the right to choose the birth that is right for them and their babies. We believe that NW Arkansas hospitals should do what is necessary to offer women VBAC.
Stop the ban. Bring back VBAC.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) is currently banned in NW Arkansas hospitals.
We believe that women deserve the right to choose the birth that is right for them and their babies. We believe that NW Arkansas hospitals should do what is necessary to offer women VBAC.
Stop the ban. Bring back VBAC.
We the undersigned believe
-women in NW Arkansas deserve the right to make safe and informed decisions about the birth that is right for them and their babies.
- requiring women to undergo major abdominal surgery as a matter of hospital policy, instead of medical necessity, is wrong.
-area hospitals should take the steps needed to provide the women of our community with the opportunity to choose VBAC instead of repeat c-section.
Stop the ban on VBAC. Women of NW Arkansas deserve a choice.
Thank you for considering this important issue.
-women in NW Arkansas deserve the right to make safe and informed decisions about the birth that is right for them and their babies.
- requiring women to undergo major abdominal surgery as a matter of hospital policy, instead of medical necessity, is wrong.
-area hospitals should take the steps needed to provide the women of our community with the opportunity to choose VBAC instead of repeat c-section.
Stop the ban on VBAC. Women of NW Arkansas deserve a choice.
Thank you for considering this important issue.
We signed the "Bring Back VBAC. Stop the Ban" petition!
# 414:
8:34 am PST, Dec 30,
Jennifer Gardner, Florida
# 413:
6:46 pm PST, Dec 17,
Tammy Blanco, Arkansas
I think a woman should have some choice in the matter. If medically she cannot have a vbac then so be it. The decision should not be taken from her before she even has the option to consider which route she would like to take for later pregnancies.
I think a woman should have some choice in the matter. If medically she cannot have a vbac then so be it. The decision should not be taken from her before she even has the option to consider which route she would like to take for later pregnancies.
Washington County
# 412:
7:53 am PST, Dec 15,
Young Clara, Arkansas
I had a c-section wiith my first baby, and I want to have the choice to do a vbac for my next one!
I had a c-section wiith my first baby, and I want to have the choice to do a vbac for my next one!
# 411:
9:46 am PST, Dec 6,
Stephen Jr. Brannan, Arkansas
washington
washington
# 410:
9:43 am PST, Dec 6,
Jodean Brannan, Arkansas
I am pregnant with my first child right now, and hopefully will not have to have a c-section. If I do, I would like the opportunity to work with my doctor during subsequent pregnancies to determine what is best in MY situation- and not be completely denied the option for no specific reason at all.
I am pregnant with my first child right now, and hopefully will not have to have a c-section. If I do, I would like the opportunity to work with my doctor during subsequent pregnancies to determine what is best in MY situation- and not be completely denied the option for no specific reason at all.
Washington
# 409:
11:10 am PST, Dec 2,
Chelsea Doudy, Arkansas
This affects me because I delievered my first child by c-section that I feel was forced upon me and with any future children I want the option of having a VBAC.
This affects me because I delievered my first child by c-section that I feel was forced upon me and with any future children I want the option of having a VBAC.
Benton County
# 408:
3:54 pm PST, Nov 29,
Heather Britton, Illinois
# 407:
9:29 am PST, Nov 25,
Hillary Sperry, Arkansas
My sister has had several C-sections. After her first being medically necessary, she had her 2nd naturally, and had her 3rd and 4th by c-section because of various reasons. She was grateful to have the opportunity to choose even though they were not all possible naturally, the hospital was aware and cared for her well and she was able to choose what was best for her. So yes I am for the v-bac being allowed.
My sister has had several C-sections. After her first being medically necessary, she had her 2nd naturally, and had her 3rd and 4th by c-section because of various reasons. She was grateful to have the opportunity to choose even though they were not all possible naturally, the hospital was aware and cared for her well and she was able to choose what was best for her. So yes I am for the v-bac being allowed.
Benton
# 406:
6:41 pm PST, Nov 24,
Name not displayed, West Virginia
I know several women who have had successful VBACs, my own mother being one of them. Now my sister is having to face the ordeal of not being able to give birth naturally b/c she has had a c-section before. I think the VBACs should be allowed to be performed.
I know several women who have had successful VBACs, my own mother being one of them. Now my sister is having to face the ordeal of not being able to give birth naturally b/c she has had a c-section before. I think the VBACs should be allowed to be performed.
# 405:
3:59 pm PST, Nov 24,
Erin Enger, Arkansas
Benton
Benton
# 404:
12:48 pm PST, Nov 24,
Erica Kirby, Arkansas
Benton
Benton
# 403:
12:26 pm PST, Nov 24,
Laura Owen, Arkansas
Bringing back VBAC is extremely important to me. I had my first child a little over 2 years ago, via a c-section. My doctor then (in Idaho) told me that I wouldn't have any issues having a VBAC for my second child, and that it was only risky if I had had 2+ C-Sections. I was told that in the state of Idaho, they don't encourage mothers to have more than 5 children through c-section. As I recently moved to Arkansas, and I am now expecting baby #2, I learned that VBACs were banned in this state, and that doctors actually encourage women who have had 3 c-sections to stop having children. This is a very important deal to me. Obviously c-sections cause more scar tissue than vaginal births and therefore can cause other serious problems down the road. If it's pretty safe to have a VBAC, than why not give women who are not having any serious complications during labor and delivery the opportunity to choose VBAC over a c-section since it is THEIR body after all. If my health and my baby's health allows, I WANT a VBAC for my 2nd child.
Bringing back VBAC is extremely important to me. I had my first child a little over 2 years ago, via a c-section. My doctor then (in Idaho) told me that I wouldn't have any issues having a VBAC for my second child, and that it was only risky if I had had 2+ C-Sections. I was told that in the state of Idaho, they don't encourage mothers to have more than 5 children through c-section. As I recently moved to Arkansas, and I am now expecting baby #2, I learned that VBACs were banned in this state, and that doctors actually encourage women who have had 3 c-sections to stop having children. This is a very important deal to me. Obviously c-sections cause more scar tissue than vaginal births and therefore can cause other serious problems down the road. If it's pretty safe to have a VBAC, than why not give women who are not having any serious complications during labor and delivery the opportunity to choose VBAC over a c-section since it is THEIR body after all. If my health and my baby's health allows, I WANT a VBAC for my 2nd child.
Benton County.
# 402:
12:58 pm PST, Nov 17,
Melissa Totty, Arkansas
Washington County
Washington County
# 401:
5:16 pm PST, Nov 13,
Patrice London, New Jersey
My favorite cousin had an "emergency" cesarean surgery with her first child. Whether it was a true emergency or not, we don't know. We do know however, that she was bullied into the second cesarean surgery with her second daughter- simply because of the first surgery. She is not pregnant again and does not want to have another cesarean. She wants to be able to experience labor and try for a vaginal birth.
My favorite cousin had an "emergency" cesarean surgery with her first child. Whether it was a true emergency or not, we don't know. We do know however, that she was bullied into the second cesarean surgery with her second daughter- simply because of the first surgery. She is not pregnant again and does not want to have another cesarean. She wants to be able to experience labor and try for a vaginal birth.
I live in Plainfield, NJ
# 400:
8:59 am PST, Nov 13,
Tiffany Ireland, Arkansas
I have always dreamed of experiencing a natural child birth, my mom had 3 and told me my whole life what a beautiful experience it is...I tried so hard to fight having a C-section, but my son was 10 lbs. 2 oz. and I wouldn't dialate past an 8. I was devestated. I had no choice but to have a c-section...I still have high hopes that one day, with my next child, I can have the experience I have looked forward to my entire life.
I have always dreamed of experiencing a natural child birth, my mom had 3 and told me my whole life what a beautiful experience it is...I tried so hard to fight having a C-section, but my son was 10 lbs. 2 oz. and I wouldn't dialate past an 8. I was devestated. I had no choice but to have a c-section...I still have high hopes that one day, with my next child, I can have the experience I have looked forward to my entire life.
benton
# 399:
8:22 am PST, Nov 13,
Charles Tritt, Wisconsin
# 398:
8:38 pm PST, Nov 11,
Jennifer Keith, Arkansas
I was denied the opportunity for a natural birth with my first child. I would like very much with my next to be able to have a natural birth! It is an experience every woman should have the right and opportunity to have!
I was denied the opportunity for a natural birth with my first child. I would like very much with my next to be able to have a natural birth! It is an experience every woman should have the right and opportunity to have!
Washington
# 397:
4:40 am PST, Nov 11,
Alicia Mills, Ohio
After vbac in Texas, went fine. I now move to Ohio, and my OB says as stated below he doesn't pay the extra 30,000 to have VBAC privaledges. Since I had one c/s due to breech 5 years ago, I see this as an expense not needed (to the hospital as c/s are more expensive) and a risk to my health to require surgery.
After vbac in Texas, went fine. I now move to Ohio, and my OB says as stated below he doesn't pay the extra 30,000 to have VBAC privaledges. Since I had one c/s due to breech 5 years ago, I see this as an expense not needed (to the hospital as c/s are more expensive) and a risk to my health to require surgery.
# 396:
7:06 pm PST, Nov 10,
Mary Thompson, Arkansas
I just moved here from Portland, OR and I am absolutely shocked that a VBAC birth is so difficult to have here. In Portland, they are safe and not controversial. I did not realize I was moving backwards in time when we moved here.
I just moved here from Portland, OR and I am absolutely shocked that a VBAC birth is so difficult to have here. In Portland, they are safe and not controversial. I did not realize I was moving backwards in time when we moved here.
Washington
# 395:
12:37 pm PST, Nov 10,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
I am a registered nurse, who has specialized in OB care, I assisted with hundreds of safe VBACs over 25 years, and feel it is a shame that our area hospitals are no longer allowing women that option.
I am a registered nurse, who has specialized in OB care, I assisted with hundreds of safe VBACs over 25 years, and feel it is a shame that our area hospitals are no longer allowing women that option.
Benton
# 394:
6:54 am PST, Nov 3,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
# 393:
1:31 pm PDT, Oct 29,
Amanda Wilson, Arkansas
My doctor told me my baby was big and my pelvis was narrow, and after 17 hours of labor I ended up with a C-section. It made me so sad that I couldn't have my baby "the right way." I'm thinking about the next baby and have been researching VBACs, and now I believe that my C-section probably wasn't necessary. I think a lot of C-sections aren't necessary. A woman deserves the right to try to have her baby "the right way." I think pregnant women need to be more fully informed about their choices (i.e., I didn't have to be induced, I didn't have to have the epidural, I didn't have to have the C-section).
My doctor told me my baby was big and my pelvis was narrow, and after 17 hours of labor I ended up with a C-section. It made me so sad that I couldn't have my baby "the right way." I'm thinking about the next baby and have been researching VBACs, and now I believe that my C-section probably wasn't necessary. I think a lot of C-sections aren't necessary. A woman deserves the right to try to have her baby "the right way." I think pregnant women need to be more fully informed about their choices (i.e., I didn't have to be induced, I didn't have to have the epidural, I didn't have to have the C-section).
Pulaski
# 392:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 27,
Courtney Gorden, Arkansas
I had a horrific time recovering from my first c-section and am very shocked and disappointed that I might have to have another one. I just moved here from Utah, where VBACs were actually encouraged by my clinic. I would love to have the choice about how I will deliver my next child.
I had a horrific time recovering from my first c-section and am very shocked and disappointed that I might have to have another one. I just moved here from Utah, where VBACs were actually encouraged by my clinic. I would love to have the choice about how I will deliver my next child.
Benton county
# 391:
10:40 am PDT, Oct 27,
Lauren Bellanga, Kansas
I had a c-section with my son due to him getting stuck. When I was in recovery, I had a nurse tell me "Good news is, you'll know what day your next one will be born." I can't believe I have to have someone tell me what to do with my own body. I'm going to search very hard to find someone who will let me do it and if not, I'm going somewhere other than a hospital to deliver.
I had a c-section with my son due to him getting stuck. When I was in recovery, I had a nurse tell me "Good news is, you'll know what day your next one will be born." I can't believe I have to have someone tell me what to do with my own body. I'm going to search very hard to find someone who will let me do it and if not, I'm going somewhere other than a hospital to deliver.
I had my son in Shawnee County, in Topeka. In this county, VBACS are against the law.
# 390:
6:37 pm PDT, Oct 21,
Cassie Jenkins, Texas
I would prefer that the city that I live in do VBACKS. I had my son with a c-section but my daughter was smaller & honestly I believe that I would have been able to deliver my daughter without a operation. it highly upsets me that people can tell you how your going to have your child.. Shouldnt that be your choice?
I would prefer that the city that I live in do VBACKS. I had my son with a c-section but my daughter was smaller & honestly I believe that I would have been able to deliver my daughter without a operation. it highly upsets me that people can tell you how your going to have your child.. Shouldnt that be your choice?
Lamar
# 389:
7:25 am PDT, Oct 13,
Amber Carter, Arkansas
My sister-in-law attempted a VBAC in Conway with my youngest nephew and was looked down upon by doctors and staff at the hospital. The doctors told her she couldn't VBAC without an epidural. In the end, her labor stalled and she ended up with a c-section she didn't want.
My sister-in-law attempted a VBAC in Conway with my youngest nephew and was looked down upon by doctors and staff at the hospital. The doctors told her she couldn't VBAC without an epidural. In the end, her labor stalled and she ended up with a c-section she didn't want.
Benton
# 388:
3:54 am PDT, Oct 12,
Mieke Bernaards, Belgium
# 387:
10:37 pm PDT, Oct 10,
Scott Wagner, Minnesota
I have always been one for womens choice, I strongly believe that the government at the local level, or people are petitioning enough to have laws written up that will ban certain activities or decisions that women have. Eventually it will lead to the banning of abortion and the whole circle of the black market will rise again and women will be forced to get abortions with less than professional assistance and wire hangers which will lead to more unneeded deaths which is why abortions were made legal in the first place.
I have always been one for womens choice, I strongly believe that the government at the local level, or people are petitioning enough to have laws written up that will ban certain activities or decisions that women have. Eventually it will lead to the banning of abortion and the whole circle of the black market will rise again and women will be forced to get abortions with less than professional assistance and wire hangers which will lead to more unneeded deaths which is why abortions were made legal in the first place.
Stearns, Benton
# 386:
1:34 pm PDT, Oct 5,
Kent Keish, Texas
# 385:
12:02 pm PDT, Oct 5,
Mackenzie Trofholz, Arkansas
For the safety of my twin boys, I ended up having a c-section. I had a horrific experience and do not want to have another c-section when we try for another child.
For the safety of my twin boys, I ended up having a c-section. I had a horrific experience and do not want to have another c-section when we try for another child.
We live in Benton County
# 384:
12:00 pm PDT, Sep 25,
Lindsey Seward, Arkansas
I had a vaginal birth with my first son, and then had to have an emergency c-section with my second son due to shoulder dystocia...I would love to have the RIGHT to choose which delivery style was best for me in my future pregnancies.
I had a vaginal birth with my first son, and then had to have an emergency c-section with my second son due to shoulder dystocia...I would love to have the RIGHT to choose which delivery style was best for me in my future pregnancies.
I live in Washington County.
# 383:
2:57 am PDT, Sep 25,
Simos Tarabatzis, Greece
How does this issue effect you or those around you?
How does this issue effect you or those around you?
What county do you live in. Washington, Benton, Other?
# 382:
9:23 am PDT, Sep 24,
Amy Partak, Arkansas
Women and their doctors can decide what is best for them on an individual basis!!!!
Women and their doctors can decide what is best for them on an individual basis!!!!
Washington Co.
# 381:
10:34 am PDT, Sep 15,
Sara Purser, Arkansas
Washington
Washington
# 380:
10:16 am PDT, Sep 15,
Jamie Scott, Texas
# 379:
4:23 pm PDT, Sep 11,
Leanna Lane, Arkansas
I have a daughter who deserves this right
I have a daughter who deserves this right
Sebastian
# 378:
8:00 am PDT, Sep 11,
Evan Jeffers, Arkansas
My wife had a C-Section due to a labor not starting properly. Our son ended up having a genetic disease and passing away. She was wanting more than anything to have a natural birth and was not able to in this circumstance.
My wife had a C-Section due to a labor not starting properly. Our son ended up having a genetic disease and passing away. She was wanting more than anything to have a natural birth and was not able to in this circumstance.
Benton, but Hospital we use is in Washington
# 377:
5:43 am PDT, Sep 11,
Amber Montoya, Arkansas
I live in Benton County.
I live in Benton County.
# 376:
7:40 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Kelly Quarles, Arkansas
Benton
Benton
# 375:
6:14 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Melanie Jeffers, Arkansas
The VBAC question is of huge concern for my husband and I. Our first son was born via c-section and died at 7 months of age, due to an undiagnosed genetic anomaly. Our genetic odds are, at this time, unknown. We are yet to decide what we will do in the future, regarding children. However, we are in agreement that if we choose to have another biological child that we would opt not to have any medical intervention if that child is born with the same condition as our first. That being said, a c-section is a risky procedure, for mother and baby. A VBAC would give any future biological children the best odds, if that child is born healthy. With a c-section we might not intervene on what could possibly be a healthy baby with complications related to a c-section not knowing which is the likely culprit. My husband and I have considered taking our birthing plans to a hospital that is VBAC friendly, however, that is complicated, as labor is rather unpredictable. Being that NWArkansas is NOT VBAC friendly has significantly complicated our family planning in what should be our right and choice as the patient.
The VBAC question is of huge concern for my husband and I. Our first son was born via c-section and died at 7 months of age, due to an undiagnosed genetic anomaly. Our genetic odds are, at this time, unknown. We are yet to decide what we will do in the future, regarding children. However, we are in agreement that if we choose to have another biological child that we would opt not to have any medical intervention if that child is born with the same condition as our first. That being said, a c-section is a risky procedure, for mother and baby. A VBAC would give any future biological children the best odds, if that child is born healthy. With a c-section we might not intervene on what could possibly be a healthy baby with complications related to a c-section not knowing which is the likely culprit. My husband and I have considered taking our birthing plans to a hospital that is VBAC friendly, however, that is complicated, as labor is rather unpredictable. Being that NWArkansas is NOT VBAC friendly has significantly complicated our family planning in what should be our right and choice as the patient.
Benton. Washington Regional was were I delivered my son, however I no longer consider myself a patient of that facility. Currently I am without any preferred provider.
# 374:
3:36 pm PDT, Sep 10,
Sara Higgins, Arkansas
This issue affects all women who have the right to decide for themselves what they would prefer to do after they have already had one c- section. Insurance companies should not dictate what happens in hospitals with child birth.
This issue affects all women who have the right to decide for themselves what they would prefer to do after they have already had one c- section. Insurance companies should not dictate what happens in hospitals with child birth.
washington
# 373:
8:25 pm PDT, Sep 9,
Wendy Finn, Arkansas
My sister in law is going to have a VBAC soon. It is unimaginable that she doesn't have the support of the medical community. Absurd considering that they are probably the reason she 'had' to have a cesaerian in the first place.
My sister in law is going to have a VBAC soon. It is unimaginable that she doesn't have the support of the medical community. Absurd considering that they are probably the reason she 'had' to have a cesaerian in the first place.
Washington
# 372:
11:00 am PDT, Sep 8,
R. Elaine Kelley, Arkansas
Choice is always good! Births are very personal and if the doctor and the patient are going to make decisions about how to birth, then they need to work together. Healthy babies start with a healthy attitude from the mother. If she feels she wants a particular method of birthing then she must have te final say so unless there is a danger to the child's life and then the two should have made decisions on what will be done to the satisfation of the mother.
Choice is always good! Births are very personal and if the doctor and the patient are going to make decisions about how to birth, then they need to work together. Healthy babies start with a healthy attitude from the mother. If she feels she wants a particular method of birthing then she must have te final say so unless there is a danger to the child's life and then the two should have made decisions on what will be done to the satisfation of the mother.
Washington County
# 371:
8:07 pm PDT, Sep 7,
Whitney Marquette, Minnesota
# 370:
9:32 am PDT, Sep 7,
Melissa Fossum, Minnesota
Unbelievable! I had an unwanted C-section in April 2005 and suffered major after effects - mulitple abdominal lesions, endometriosis, nerve damage of the abdomen and much depression for not birthing a baby in the natural way! I am completely opposed to any legislature that would restrict any woman from choosing a vaginal birth after a C-section! Ridiculous! Scar tissue is proven stronger than normal tissue anyway! By the way, I am a pharmacist and have studied my next birth options thoroughly.
Unbelievable! I had an unwanted C-section in April 2005 and suffered major after effects - mulitple abdominal lesions, endometriosis, nerve damage of the abdomen and much depression for not birthing a baby in the natural way! I am completely opposed to any legislature that would restrict any woman from choosing a vaginal birth after a C-section! Ridiculous! Scar tissue is proven stronger than normal tissue anyway! By the way, I am a pharmacist and have studied my next birth options thoroughly.
I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
# 369:
7:32 am PDT, Sep 5,
Name not displayed, Arkansas
washington
washington
# 368:
6:37 am PDT, Sep 5,
Amanda Harris, Arkansas
I know that many women have not been educated on this subject and are forced to have a c section that is not necessary. Natural childbirth is a beautiful and empowering process of life and much easier on the body. Please bring back VBAC.
I know that many women have not been educated on this subject and are forced to have a c section that is not necessary. Natural childbirth is a beautiful and empowering process of life and much easier on the body. Please bring back VBAC.
Washington
# 367:
9:54 pm PDT, Sep 4,
Karyn Zaremba, Arkansas
I am a grandmother and support women in their desire to have a vaginal birth after a C- Section. After observing this trend for the past 35 years, there have been very few cases of complications. I have, however, heard of alot of complications caused by medical staff and their interventions. Please help to return birth to its place as a normal life event, rather than a medical emergency. Women's bodies, if exercised and norished with healthy foods will easily and quickly give birth. Time is better spent educating women.
I am a grandmother and support women in their desire to have a vaginal birth after a C- Section. After observing this trend for the past 35 years, there have been very few cases of complications. I have, however, heard of alot of complications caused by medical staff and their interventions. Please help to return birth to its place as a normal life event, rather than a medical emergency. Women's bodies, if exercised and norished with healthy foods will easily and quickly give birth. Time is better spent educating women.
Newton and Washington
# 366:
10:13 am PDT, Sep 3,
Name not displayed, Illinois
Method of birth should be up to the mother. Anything else would be criminal. Secondly, hospitals should be supporting the safest method of birth which is vaginal birth instead of looking at pregnant women with dollar signs in their eyes!
Method of birth should be up to the mother. Anything else would be criminal. Secondly, hospitals should be supporting the safest method of birth which is vaginal birth instead of looking at pregnant women with dollar signs in their eyes!
# 365:
3:09 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Ruth Elder, Florida
# 364:
2:55 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Lindy Thompson, Canada
# 363:
12:47 pm PDT, Sep 2,
Name not displayed, Utah
The c-section rate in the US is currently higher than it has ever been, putting women and their babies at significant risk for morbidity and mortality. Women have a constitutional right to choose how and where to give birth.
The c-section rate in the US is currently higher than it has ever been, putting women and their babies at significant risk for morbidity and mortality. Women have a constitutional right to choose how and where to give birth.
Other
# 362:
10:35 am PDT, Sep 2,
Sarah Gurnsey trost, Texas
In many cases, c-sections are not necessary but are forced on women under the guise of emergency/potential large baby, ect. In my case, the DRs broke my water accidentally at 30 weeks, then did an amnio, then gave me unneeded pain meds that caused fetal decels and led to a c-section at 32 weeks. My option to have a VBAC was removed from me because hospitals would not allow it and now I discover the danger in having many many repeat sections (I'm pregnant with #5.) according to the American College of OBGYN it's potentially safer to have a VBAC then ten c-sections (as is obvious when considering the risks of 10 sections!) Please reconsider allowing women to make healthcare choices based on adequate and complete information. IF a woman can choose to abort her baby because it is her body, she should also be able to VBAC because it is her body! I am planning a home VBA4C but would do it in the hospital if only allowed.
In many cases, c-sections are not necessary but are forced on women under the guise of emergency/potential large baby, ect. In my case, the DRs broke my water accidentally at 30 weeks, then did an amnio, then gave me unneeded pain meds that caused fetal decels and led to a c-section at 32 weeks. My option to have a VBAC was removed from me because hospitals would not allow it and now I discover the danger in having many many repeat sections (I'm pregnant with #5.) according to the American College of OBGYN it's potentially safer to have a VBAC then ten c-sections (as is obvious when considering the risks of 10 sections!) Please reconsider allowing women to make healthcare choices based on adequate and complete information. IF a woman can choose to abort her baby because it is her body, she should also be able to VBAC because it is her body! I am planning a home VBA4C but would do it in the hospital if only allowed.
I live outside of AK but care about women all over the world and their right to good healthcare and childbirth choices.
# 361:
9:57 pm PDT, Sep 1,
Aisha Mcgowan, Georgia
I'm Aisha,Please don't be freaked out at all.What we should be freaked out about is how we are denied the right of choice after the first c-section.I have 6 children 5 c-section and am expecting my last child 4/23/09.And i am refusing a c-section you have way lower risk than c-section.And also it has been recorded of ladies having vbac3c and vbac4c+ i have the links and jave done the research.All of my section babies were rushed to nicu with breathing problems or and feeding issues.The last baby they accused me of using some type of street drugs were to blame for my baby having the jitters and breathing problems.They did not ask me they accused me done a drug screen on i and the baby which was negative like i told them in the first place.Now they know the complications with babies ans c-sections.Don't they?????At any rate they perform unessary sections on ladies for finanial gain for the doctor and hospital that is why they hype up the uterine ruptur thing.Which my research has shown me that the risk for uterine rupture are very low with even 4+sections.And there are studies that have been done.That is the goal of the obgyn's to knock the doctors and doula's out the box because the ladies having these home births it takes money out of the docs pocket and the financial gain of the hospitals.Your suppose to have c-section for real problem not dialating and ther is no other choice or your life or baby's is threatened.An elective section is not a emergency.You should be offered a tol(trial of labor)ladies with 2 or more sections are not even offered this choice.So i am staying home and refusing to go to the hospital to deliver unless it is an emergency and my or my baby's life is threatened.I will deliver at home with a midwive.I am gonna stand up for the right i think alot of ladies were lied to about the uterine rupture risk that they used to perform all of these repeat and eletive c-section under false petense.Bullshi@.Ob's are trained for surgery.The c-section rate over the last 10 years are staggering.I was denied a vbac after the first section even though i was a good canidate and also had a bikinni cut.And also the doctor's do this for there own selfish reasons why spend 30 hrs with a lady tryin to birth when they can have her come in for a elective section be done 20 mins tops and their gone.Now that's selfish.I have some links to the research i have done on my own and i am gonna share this wit you ladies and hope it helps more than just me. http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/CSANDVBAC/vbac_after_2_cs.htm http://science.physorg.com/news70900197.html http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/46394.php ladies enjoy!!!!!
I'm Aisha,Please don't be freaked out at all.What we should be freaked out about is how we are denied the right of choice after the first c-section.I have 6 children 5 c-section and am expecting my last child 4/23/09.And i am refusing a c-section you have way lower risk than c-section.And also it has been recorded of ladies having vbac3c and vbac4c+ i have the links and jave done the research.All of my section babies were rushed to nicu with breathing problems or and feeding issues.The last baby they accused me of using some type of street drugs were to blame for my baby having the jitters and breathing problems.They did not ask me they accused me done a drug screen on i and the baby which was negative like i told them in the first place.Now they know the complications with babies ans c-sections.Don't they?????At any rate they perform unessary sections on ladies for finanial gain for the doctor and hospital that is why they hype up the uterine ruptur thing.Which my research has shown me that the risk for uterine rupture are very low with even 4+sections.And there are studies that have been done.That is the goal of the obgyn's to knock the doctors and doula's out the box because the ladies having these home births it takes money out of the docs pocket and the financial gain of the hospitals.Your suppose to have c-section for real problem not dialating and ther is no other choice or your life or baby's is threatened.An elective section is not a emergency.You should be offered a tol(trial of labor)ladies with 2 or more sections are not even offered this choice.So i am staying home and refusing to go to the hospital to deliver unless it is an emergency and my or my baby's life is threatened.I will deliver at home with a midwive.I am gonna stand up for the right i think alot of ladies were lied to about the uterine rupture risk that they used to perform all of these repeat and eletive c-section under false petense.Bullshi@.Ob's are trained for surgery.The c-section rate over the last 10 years are staggering.I was denied a vbac after the first section even though i was a good canidate and also had a bikinni cut.And also the doctor's do this for there own selfish reasons why spend 30 hrs with a lady tryin to birth when they can have her come in for a elective section be done 20 mins tops and their gone.Now that's selfish.I have some links to the research i have done on my own and i am gonna share this wit you ladies and hope it helps more than just me. http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/CSANDVBAC/vbac_after_2_cs.htm http://science.physorg.com/news70900197.html http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/46394.php ladies enjoy!!!!!
gwinnett county,Lawrenceville,Ga
# 360:
8:35 pm PDT, Aug 29,
Cassandra Estes, New Mexico
I'm currently pregnant and want a homebirth VBAC.
I'm currently pregnant and want a homebirth VBAC.
Dona Ana, NM
# 359:
8:03 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Liz Creditor, California
I have had to successful vbacs. Vbacs are safer than repeat c/s. Arkanasas, tell your OB's' to stop being so scared!
I have had to successful vbacs. Vbacs are safer than repeat c/s. Arkanasas, tell your OB's' to stop being so scared!
# 358:
7:43 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Lourie Pearlman, Arkansas
I live in NE Arkansas and for hospitals to deny a VBAC-trial of labor is just wrong.
I live in NE Arkansas and for hospitals to deny a VBAC-trial of labor is just wrong.
Craighead County, AR
# 357:
6:06 pm PDT, Aug 21,
Shari Kane, Arkansas
With all he media attention on the rights of women to choose an elective c section, I firmly believe that women also have the right to VBAC after being advised of the risks and advanages, if this is what she chhoses to be in her and he baby's best interest. For hopsitals to no even consider he mother's rights in this decision is indeed overstepping their authority over women's bodies and reproductive choices. VBAC can and does work.
With all he media attention on the rights of women to choose an elective c section, I firmly believe that women also have the right to VBAC after being advised of the risks and advanages, if this is what she chhoses to be in her and he baby's best interest. For hopsitals to no even consider he mother's rights in this decision is indeed overstepping their authority over women's bodies and reproductive choices. VBAC can and does work.
Baxter County
# 356:
1:24 pm PDT, Aug 16,
Lindsay Brereton, Arizona
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9:50 am PDT, Aug 16,
Catherine Johnson, Virginia
Banning Vaginal Birth after C-Sections is a crime. This is a violation of a woman's right to give birth to her baby. Cutting a baby out of a woman's body does damage emotionally and physically to both baby and mother alike. Forcing a woman to have major abdominal surgery instead of a natural birth and to have to pay twice as much (monetarily) and 10 times as much at least, (emotionally) is wrong. This ban on VBAC is just plain wrong. Time for the lawmakers and the doctors to get out of the business of deciding what is best for their pocketbooks and calendars and to allow the decision to be made by the people having the babies themselves along with the advice of their doctor/midwife. These are our wombs, our babies and our bodies, not the doctors' and not the lawmakers' to carve up and cut out and remove as if a baby is a gallstone or a cancer. Babies come in to the world a certain way since the beginning of time. Keep surgery elective. Signed, A Woman and a Mother
Banning Vaginal Birth after C-Sections is a crime. This is a violation of a woman's right to give birth to her baby. Cutting a baby out of a woman's body does damage emotionally and physically to both baby and mother alike. Forcing a woman to have major abdominal surgery instead of a natural birth and to have to pay twice as much (monetarily) and 10 times as much at least, (emotionally) is wrong. This ban on VBAC is just plain wrong. Time for the lawmakers and the doctors to get out of the business of deciding what is best for their pocketbooks and calendars and to allow the decision to be made by the people having the babies themselves along with the advice of their doctor/midwife. These are our wombs, our babies and our bodies, not the doctors' and not the lawmakers' to carve up and cut out and remove as if a baby is a gallstone or a cancer. Babies come in to the world a certain way since the beginning of time. Keep surgery elective. Signed, A Woman and a Mother
Alexandria, Virginia
# 354:
10:58 am PDT, Aug 15,
Jenny Husk, Connecticut
# 353:
10:52 am PDT, Aug 14,
Jennifer Simmons, Arkansas
After having a c-section for my first (due to late complications), but the baby already crowned, I would much rather go through a vaginal birth (since I went through pretty much the whole thing anyway) than the horrible recovery of a c-section. It made it much harder to breastfeed. Plus, I was just stuck in a "recovery room" all by myself right afterwards and didn't get to hold my baby. I also do not want to be told that I can only have 4 babies.
After having a c-section for my first (due to late complications), but the baby already crowned, I would much rather go through a vaginal birth (since I went through pretty much the whole thing anyway) than the horrible recovery of a c-section. It made it much harder to breastfeed. Plus, I was just stuck in a "recovery room" all by myself right afterwards and didn't get to hold my baby. I also do not want to be told that I can only have 4 babies.
Washington County
# 352:
8:31 am PDT, Aug 14,
Name not displayed, Ohio
I am fighting to go VBAC with my current pregnancy and am having a difficult time finding a Dr. to support me. The issue in this area is high malpractice rates from the insurance companies. I may end up leaving the area to have my child the way I choose. My first c-section was due to extreme fetal distress. My body handled the labor fine and did exactly what it was supposed to so there is no reason I should be forced to automatically go c-section. I am so glad that there are resources to help me fight to give birth to my child the way God intended
I am fighting to go VBAC with my current pregnancy and am having a difficult time finding a Dr. to support me. The issue in this area is high malpractice rates from the insurance companies. I may end up leaving the area to have my child the way I choose. My first c-section was due to extreme fetal distress. My body handled the labor fine and did exactly what it was supposed to so there is no reason I should be forced to automatically go c-section. I am so glad that there are resources to help me fight to give birth to my child the way God intended
Trumbull Co., Ohio
# 351:
10:08 am PDT, Aug 11,
Aubrey Apostle, Michigan
My water broke nine days early. I was put on Pitocin and labored for 16 hours and only progressed to a 5. I wanted to walk and move around in different positions but the nurses wouldn't let me because of the fetal monitor. It seems it was too inconvenient for them to have to re-set the monitor when I wanted to sit or lie down. I have Hageman's disease, which means I am missing factor 12 in my blood, and the anesthesiologist was uncomfortable giving me an epidural. (My sister, who has the same condition as I do, gave birth to 2 children with an epidural and was fine.) When I finally got to a 5, they decided that I couldn't have the epidural, but infused 4 bags of frozen plasma so I could have a spinal for a C-section. ??? This has always confused me. My baby was showing no signs of distress, they wouldn't let me away from the monitors to walk and help the labor progress, but they were more than happy to perform unnecessary major surgery to get the baby out so they wouldn't have to wait around for me to reach a 10. I was later told by the doctor that the "passenger was too big for the passage" which I know wasn't true because that was one of the first things he did when I started seeing him; measured my pelvis. I want a choice the next time around. I feel that I was bullied into a c-section by a lazy hospital staff and I am not going to let that happen again. Make it the woman's choice, not the hospital's!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My water broke nine days early. I was put on Pitocin and labored for 16 hours and only progressed to a 5. I wanted to walk and move around in different positions but the nurses wouldn't let me because of the fetal monitor. It seems it was too inconvenient for them to have to re-set the monitor when I wanted to sit or lie down. I have Hageman's disease, which means I am missing factor 12 in my blood, and the anesthesiologist was uncomfortable giving me an epidural. (My sister, who has the same condition as I do, gave birth to 2 children with an epidural and was fine.) When I finally got to a 5, they decided that I couldn't have the epidural, but infused 4 bags of frozen plasma so I could have a spinal for a C-section. ??? This has always confused me. My baby was showing no signs of distress, they wouldn't let me away from the monitors to walk and help the labor progress, but they were more than happy to perform unnecessary major surgery to get the baby out so they wouldn't have to wait around for me to reach a 10. I was later told by the doctor that the "passenger was too big for the passage" which I know wasn't true because that was one of the first things he did when I started seeing him; measured my pelvis. I want a choice the next time around. I feel that I was bullied into a c-section by a lazy hospital staff and I am not going to let that happen again. Make it the woman's choice, not the hospital's!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I live in Muskegon, MI. I gave birth at Hackley Hospital, although I don't think that will happen again if I'm not given a choice the next time around.
