Posts by kltroy

Here's a link to my hospital VBAC story from 3 years ago:  http://www.mothering.com/community/t/919493/claire-marie-vbac-birth-story-and-pictures-long   It was a really nice birth and proof that even when the details...

Ultimately you have to go with your gut I think.  But I think you'll know what the right answer is when it gets down to it. And remember that some of the challenges you face won't be changed by c/s vs. VBAC.  For example if...

I had a VBAC without an epidural 3 years ago.  Best thing about my vaginal birth was getting to catch my own baby.  After her shoulders were delivered I pulled her out myself and onto my chest.  Very cool.  The...

Hi - You asked whether you should start to encourage your baby to flip.  The answer is YES.  And given that it's your fourth, there's an excellent chance that it will.  There is also an excellent chance that if baby...

Bump - anyone live in the area who can help out with these questions?  There's another similar thread that was also posted today.  Help please!

We are also probably moving into the area.  Based on schools we have narrowed it down to Clifton Park, Niskayuna, East Greenbush, N Colonie (mostly eliminated that b/c it's too close to the airport).  We took a drive through...

I'd do it.  Very little risk, may help.  Don't remember the reference offhand, but repeated weekly sweeps from week 37 or 38 onwards move up the actual delivery date by 3-4 days on average.  Good luck!  We tried...

Hi all, We're looking at moving to the Capital region in NY and want to be within about a 25 minute drive of Troy.  We have 2 kids (maybe a 3rd at some point) so schools are a consideration.   Have narrowed our search...

Yes.  You can plug in your numbers here:   http://www.bsc.gwu.edu/mfmu/vagbirth.html   Try plugging in  your numbers for before your first VBAC, and then put in your current stats.  I'm guessing your...

Agreed - the advantage seems to be small, and the evidence is shaky.  If you don't want to, it's fine to avoid putting anything on.  Actually come to think of it, I think we may have just kept the area clean and dry with my...