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Vbac clinic appointment

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Blackpoollassy · 24/06/2016 13:35

Hello
I was wondering if anyone had any insight into what to expect at an initial VBAC appointment.
Will they list all the pros/cons of VB over CS? Are they pushy about VB?
thanks in advance

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PathOfLeastResitance · 24/06/2016 19:50

At mine it was a two-way conversation with the midwife who ran the clinic. It was good for me to talk everything through and she laid out my options. She wasn't pushy either way.

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Noodledoodledoo · 24/06/2016 21:22

Ours was a group session. We discussed briefly why we had ended up with a C-sec first time, were happy for you to refrain if too personal.

Laid out the risks of both VBAC or 2nd C-sec delivery in a clear way.

Answered any questions and concerns.

Our midwife was forceful about the fact she strongly believed all could go for a VBAC but never made me feel pressured that that was my only option. One lady was pretty decided on a second c-sec and was not made to feel bad at all.

I am now 36 weeks and still not 100% decided but current thinking is VBAC following spontaneous labour, but then no induction (which consultant wants) so will ask for a c-sec.

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Blackpoollassy · 25/06/2016 10:35

Thanks both for your insight

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