Anybody had VBA3C.....

Hi i am just after some help.

I am currently pregnant and really want to have VBA3C. with my last son the docter told me i had no option but caesarean i am now learning that i do have an option and i really want to take it. I am struggling with finding a OB or hospital that will let me do it. i am due in oct. i am looking at attending Nepean public hospital in sydney and was wondering if anyone knows of women who have had VBAC'S there or no of a OB near that supports it

thank you:D

mummy to 3 boys Bailey 6. Tobias 4. Logan 7months

I had a VBA2C (so not exactly your question) and I went with independent midwives through an independent birth centre to have mine. My midwife had actually had a VBA3C herself.

Is that an option at all? FWIW, I had a supportive OB but I moved from Queensland to tassie, so didn't find an OB down here willing to risk it.

I have looked into IM and found a really good one the only problem is she is expensive and not sure if the hospital will allow it.

I am prepared for another C/S if need be but with my last i went into labour early and after 4 hours was already half way so i felt really cheated thanks to the staff and doctors.

Thanks for your help though i will just try and find as much info as possible and fight them all the way. they should at least let women try as most hospitals have the resources if something does happen.

If you get an IM you don't need to go through the hospital ;)

Maybe shop around - mine was only $1500.

I have had a VBA2C....I used an Independant Midwife for support at home and took her with me to a private hospital when it was time for the birth.

I found the hospital was very accommodating about having my own midwife, but she was there only in a supporting role.....IM's are not allowed to do any of the medical stuff in the hospital so they are there with you as a support person only.
I was upfront at my booking in appointment about bringing my own IM and they noted it in my file. My IM was also known to my hospital as well, so she had a bit of a rapore with them which was handy. Having the extra support was well worth the money. I payed about $1500ish too for birth support and a few antenatal appointments (shared care with my OB).

I don't know anything about Nepean Public and VBAC's.....sorry, but I do know that John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle are very pro VBAC and have read of a few women who have travelled the couple of hours from sydney there to have VBA2Cs. Apparently the head OB is very pro VBAC so if you don't mind the travel that might be an option!!

Good Luck I hope you can find some support for your VBA3C.

My doula is currently attempting a VBA3C - she is going through Liverpool Hospital. I am not sure who her Obs is - she sees the midwives at Campbelltown for her antenatal care but at delivery she will have to go to Liverpool.

She has had several meetings with the Head Obstetrician and Head Midwife at Liverpool Hospital and I feel she has had to do a lot of evidence providing but I feel it will all be worth it.

Had she not been so determined in her fight I think they would have told her she could only have a CS.

Here is a birth story for you that I found on ICAN......it's a VBA3C - not perfect in the eyes of the mum, but still a successful VBA3C in a hospital setting VBA3C story

Definitely shop around for an IM as they all charge different amounts.

I noticed you arent in Melbourne, but thought I would let you know I will having a VBA3C in September. I will have my own IM and will be birthing at a public hospital. Have the full support of the head of obstetric service, he even wrote me a letter of support for my file. Really important to have the support of a midwife that can be with you at home and then go into hospital with you when the time is right. Best of luck...it IS possible!!

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I noticed you arent in Melbourne, but thought I would let you know I will having a VBA3C in September. I will have my own IM and will be birthing at a public hospital. Have the full support of the head of obstetric service, he even wrote me a letter of support for my file. Really important to have the support of a midwife that can be with you at home and then go into hospital with you when the time is right. Best of luck...it IS possible!!

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Oh that is fabulous! I am sending you all the positive vibes I can!

Hi mummato3, I can 't PM but just wondering which hospital in Melbourne you are going to? Sounds wonderful.

Monash :)

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I noticed you arent in Melbourne, but thought I would let you know I will having a VBA3C in September. I will have my own IM and will be birthing at a public hospital. Have the full support of the head of obstetric service, he even wrote me a letter of support for my file. Really important to have the support of a midwife that can be with you at home and then go into hospital with you when the time is right. Best of luck...it IS possible!!

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Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum. I am trying a VBA3C in August 2010. At the moment I plan to go to Newcastle and try a VBA3C with Dr Bisits. I am in Adelaide and planning to travel to Newcastle when I am 38 weeks. I am looking for other alternatives as unfortunately, he might be changing jobs from Newcastle to Sydney and also I can't get an independent midwife who is willing to travel to Newcastle. Can you tell me who is your independent midwife who will be supporting you for your VBA3C and also contact details of the obs in Melbourne please? Thank you.

he might be changing jobs from Newcastle to Sydney

WHAT???? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! who told you that???? noooo I am planning one more VBA2C next year (TTC) He didn't mention it when I emailed him a few weeks back......

He didn't tell me by email when I wrote to him. He told me in person when I saw him at JHH. I am still waiting to find out which is very unsettling as he doesn't know when he will know earliest is June latest is Aug/Sept.

Thanks yes he confirmed it for me :( thanks :shakehead: I am very sad now not sure what to do about my TTC plans.

:hug: Mel - what about a home birth? Is that an option?

home birthing is amazing and I admire women who do, but it's not something I feel comfortable with for myself.

Dr Bisits is getting back to me about it all so hopefully someone just as pro-VBAC comes into his place

I hope so - supportive OB's for VBACs are few and far between I'm afraid!!! :hug:

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Thanks yes he confirmed it for me :( thanks :shakehead: I am very sad now not sure what to do about my TTC plans.

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OMG is this true he is coming to Sydney!!! i am planning a VBA2c for my 3rd bub (we arent TTC until the end of this year!) i was fully planning to travel to Newcastle to see him as i wanted a hospital birth but wanted a dr and hospital that was fully supportive and he was the only one i found... i even emailed him personally and he gotback to me etc... i have been planning ahead so that when we are ready and pregnant i can hit the ground running with plans etc...

Can you confirm if he will be practising in Sydney? which hospital and will be be private or similar job as he is in now.

Also when will he be moving here!! OMG sorry to hijack this thread but i am sooooo ecstatic about this news!!!:clap::lol::D

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My doula is currently attempting a VBA3C - she is going through Liverpool Hospital. I am not sure who her Obs is - she sees the midwives at Campbelltown for her antenatal care but at delivery she will have to go to Liverpool.

She has had several meetings with the Head Obstetrician and Head Midwife at Liverpool Hospital and I feel she has had to do a lot of evidence providing but I feel it will all be worth it.

Had she not been so determined in her fight I think they would have told her she could only have a CS.

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Would love to know how this turns out for her and more details of her experience!! as Liverpool is my local where i had my first Emergancy C there (terrible experience!)

What oposition has she experienced and what proticols are they trying to impose on her etc!!?

Sorry to hijack again!

I would really like to know how she goes as well. Im currently going to Liverpool Hospital but have been told that they wont let me go into Labour on my own due to it being to risky. Is she going privately or public? I know that seems to make a difference too.

CSAB - do you mean that as soon as you go into labour you have to go straight in? i assume that you are not allowed to be induced! - how many CS have you had....

No Belly82, they want to book the c/s before labour begins at approx 38wks. They do not want me going into labour at all. In case of rupture. I would really like to have the chance at going into labour first then going in to have the c/s as I would really like bubs to be ready iykwim. This is why I am really interested in hearing about VBAC3 with the Doula that TK1999 mentioned. Especially since it will be at the same hospital. They want induce me at all, straight in with an epi or spinal maybe even general.

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Monash :)

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Hi MUMMATO3 , ive just found out im 4 weeks pregnant with my 4th and im due in dec 2011. i have had three c/s as Monash medical centre would let me have a normal birth with my 3rd which was a year ago i went though 12 hours with my first to end up having a c/c and then a planed c/s with my 2 i would really love to feel child birth like many woman get and would love to know more about your story and where your going and if you know and guyno or ob who is supportive of it ...

looking forward to hearing back from you !:D

Im planning my vba3c for next month and I cant wait!! I found an IM early on in my pregnancy who also works shifts at the hospital that I am birthing at so she has been able to organise EVERYTHING for me (she can deliver my baby too!). She set me up with the best OB who hasn't once questioned my decision. However, she was very firm in the fact that I need monitoring and I cannula when I go in to labour which I am personally fine with. I know I will labour well if I know my baby is ok and if not and she needs to come out asap, then they can do that within 4 mins. My Midwife told me that the Obstetrician told her that I am very sensible in my approach to my vba3c, so im pretty happy with that. I think thats all most OB's are looking for. I know its a personal decision, but I think it freaks OB's out a little bit when women put their foot down to no monitoring and no this and no that...I think the OB's still like to feel that they have a bit of control over the situation which I was happy with. Im just excited that I am finally able to attempt a vaginal birth for my last baby and ive made it very clear with my OB that if I need a cesear for any reason, then im ok with that too. I just NEED to try....

The hospital has been fantastic really and I have honestly been surprised that I haven't had to 'fight' at all for this. So there are OB's and Midwives out there who support vbacs. You just need to find them. I found most of the (IM's) on the Sunshine Coast really supportive. I sent out a big email at the start to all the IM's in my area and eventually chose the one I clicked with the most and she has been amazing. We've actually become such good friends over the last 7 months and when she told me yesterday that she can do a Stretch and Sweep to 'get things going' if need be, my first thought was, isn't that pushing the friendship a bit far? ROFL!

Best of luck in your search hun. It is so worth it. If you need any more help, dont hesitate to pm me

Mummabear - how did you go??