[Indysmom]

If anyone knows of hospital CNM's that do/support VBAC's?

I'm still deciding on the path I'm going to take with this baby (homebirth/birth center/hospital) after my son's cesarean. We are not in Portland until Oct/Nov and I'm due Feb. 2007

Any ideas or experiences are greatly welcome.

 

[pamamidwife]

I haven't heard of any. I hear murmurs of some MDs, but no CNMs. It's so unfortunate, really.

I'm sorry. I will say that the Portland chapter of ICAN has incredible meetings and resources. I have a feeling they would be a great connection once you arrive. Have you thought about emailing them? Let me know if you need the info.

 

[watermamma]

Would the midwives at OHSU take a VBAC? I had no idea it had gotten so bad here!

 

[Savmay]

I am having a VBAc with the midwifes at OHSU in march. they have been so supportive and excited to work with me and no one has said a word about there being a problem. A good friend recently had a VBAC with them and had a great experience. They will not let you have a water birth tho... bummer. Some dumb rule. The midwifes told me they have a 80 % success rate with VBACs. I don't know how accurate that is, you know how those stats go..(not the hospital, the midwifes, the hospital's rate if you go with an OB is much, much lower).

 

[Indysmom]

Thanks for the replys... I did call OHSU and the CNM's will support VBAC. I'll start there and work my way through other options when we are actually in Portland.

FYI: There is a posting on Craigslist for volunteers needed at OHSU for a VBAC study, you get paid and they give you info on VBAC's after. Intresting to know.