Posts by GOPLawyer

IIRC, the study that showed a rupture rate of around 10 or so percent (I don't recall the exact stat) included dehiscences (windows) in the rupture group so that study isn't a true picture of the risk.  Unfortunately, in the...

This absolutely breaks my heart.  I pray, pray pray that Karen's lawyer is able to get a good jury.  It is NOT illegal for a MW to attend a breech homebirth in VA.   The potential implications to Karen, midwifery in...

Quote: Originally Posted by professormama  I thought Mclean WAS Tysons--no?? When we lived there that was my impression...There is a family-friendly, affordable part of Mclean? Where? Do you mean Herndon/Reston/Lake...

I'm going to have to disagree with the description of McLean.  Yes, part of it is exactly as described (the Tysons section) but the majority of it is filled with housing (and trees).  There are condos, towns and SFH (both big...

If I could not not find a HCP that I trusted, I would consider it (of course, if I found such a person, I wouldn't have to lie).  I certainly understand lying to a HCP due to our current medical model in the US.  Mamas...

Have you considered moving farther out and using the train to commute to DC?   There are definitely people who fit your description (there is a fabulous babywearing group w/ lots of awesome Mamas) but, IMO, they are scattered...

If she shows up in labor 1) they cannot legally turn her away (EMTALA); and 2) they cannot force her to have a c/s (w/o a court order which is really rare)...she must first consent.  If the OB dumps her as a patient within about...

You are absolutely not bugging them!  Go for it! :-)

  Quote: Originally Posted by Kohlimom  Can anyone recommend any Kaiser VBAC friendly doctors? I heard good things about Loudoun Hospital in respect to VBAC, but I'm not sure which Kaiser medical center I...

BTW....does she have a doula?  It's not too late and it sounds like an especially good idea to have one w/ this particular practice.