Driving 2 1/2 hours to give birth?

[FreshLove]

So I am planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section). Problem is a lot of docs won't do it because they're afraid of liability-- even though inducing a woman with Pitocin has the same rate of uterine rupture as an unmedicated vbac. There are some clinics in Des Moines who allow vbacs, but only 1 or 2 doctors from each clinic are supportive out of usually 5 to 6 doctors. The last thing I want to worry about when pregnant is "Oh, no! What doc is on call when I go into labor!?" Therefore we are planning to go to U of I hospital midwives who are very supportive and openly encourage vbacs. They also give you more freedom to move, eat, etc. during labor...but they are 2 1/2 hrs away in Iowa City.

Anyone drive this far to give birth? Any experiences to offer? TIA.

[FreshLove]

I know a couple of ladies from my local Iowa ICAN group who have. I highly recommend going to ican-online. com and you can find your local chapter on there. It has a lot of great resources for vbac moms.

[jamie4321]

it was over my baby being breach.but 2nd time baby was head down.so they do 2nd vbacs?wow i dint know.do u know of anyone haven a 2nd vbac?i would love to have my next natural am not preg yet but were working on it and i guess that gives me time to look into 2nd vbac.

[FreshLove]

Thanks ladies! I feel better about it, I just needed another opinion besides my husband (who will support me in almost anything, even if it isn't rational, lol).

@ jaime4321- I don't know if you are from Iowa, but the University of Iowa gladly accepts VBA2C and I know some midwives do too depending on the reasons for your c-sections. Don't give up hope, it's still possible to have a vaginal birth!!! I recommend joining the ICAN group in your area.

[jamie4321]

i shur do wish i did i had my 2nd c section so now all i can have is c sections:(my doctor was 100% aginst me haven a vbac and i had my heart set on it but he scared me so bad i went ahead with the c section:( it hurts like crazy no matter how many times u had it done it still hurts.if i could turn back time i would not do another c section but best of luck to u and congrates on your new bundle of joy:)

[Lesley27]

Everyone from back  home drives that far to to deliver and Dr... i live an hour and a half from the city where i am now... but its do-able

[Ldkalleck]

I don't have to, but I totally would. I told my husband when we were checking out OBs that if they won't do VBAC, I'd go elsewhere. Luckily, we found a practice about 25 miles away where all the OBs will at least try for them.

[FreshLove]

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