what are my birthing options?

[scarlettrose]

I live in one of the crappiest states for giving birth.... Illinois.

I had a c-section with my first child...and want a VBAC with this one.

what are my options? I don't think the hospital route is the way I'm going to go....

[mom2annika]

I dunno, Scarlett. Most of the birthing centers in TX won't take VBACs. Are you willing to consider homebirth? Do you live close enough to a state line to maybe travel for the birth?

You might try asking in the "Finding Your Tribe" thread for Illinois. Maybe someone there has more info.

GL!

[scarlettrose]

I'd prefer a homebirth...and even have thought about an UC....

I'll check out the finding my tribe forum...

[quietserena]

Some midwives will do vbacs. IF you were closer, you could drive to Columbia, MO to the birth center.

I wish I knew more about IL stuff, all I know is the MO stuff.

[Prism]

IL is a crappy state, especially if you are rural.
Are you near chicago? Your options get a little better there.

[jr'smom]

Originally Posted by Prism

IL is a crappy state, especially if you are rural.
Are you near chicago? Your options get a little better there.

Tell me, tell me! I'd really like to VBA2C.

[Taryn237]

Check out ICAN. See if you have a local group. I belong to mine and its great. 3 friends have just VBAC'd and NJ is pretty awful too. Here you can't homebirth VBAC with a midwife. The midwife can lose their license so I will be have a hospital VBAC but I'll be with midwifes who have a 95% VBAC success rate. Pretty good odds!