stitch method and VBAC

Try searching for 'single layer uterine incision" or "single layer uterine closure". It's controversial either way, but there is a lot of info and discussion out there.

The type of stitch they like is the "bikini cut" lower horizontal stitch. Outside of that, its very difficult to find any OBs that are willing to consider a VBAC. However, its definitely doable, and IMO still safer. I don't have the information with me anymore, but I had to do a lot of research for mine 2 years ago (my incision documentation was lost so they just assumed the worst even though the outer scar looked 'right'). There is definitely research available on VBACs and the risks related, based on the various incisions. (I think its T cut, upper horizontal, lower horizontal). I had heard of the single layer uterine closure, but I don't recall how that plays into the statistics. ICAN is a great (great great great) place to start, if you want to research it further.

I think what she is refering to is a single layer vs. a double layer of uterine stitching (or "closing"). Some won't do a VBAC with someone who has a single layer closure.

I am assuming we are talking about the SUTURE type not the cut Right?? ICAN has a white paper about the difference between the two types of closures. Here is a link: http://www.ican-online.org/resources.../wp_suture.pdf
Some OB's will use it as an excuse (as they will use everything) to not do VBAC, but overseas they ONLY do single layer sutering and their rupture rate is NOT higher, so she may have a harder time finding an OB if that is what she is looking for, but her risk is not shown to be higher.
And yes, most OB's say that everyone has to have repeat C/S.

I VBACd with a single-layer suture. My m/w said she doesn't really see any real reasons why not to. But, most OBs will try and tell you that you shouldn't.
Funny thing is, my c-section was done by an OB who was a VBACer herself. So... I would wonder if, as a VBAC mother, she would do something that would essentially put someone at more risk to do the same thing she did. Then again, I wonder a lot of things about her...

I have no idea what stitch my c-section was closed with and not one single doc or midwife has ever mentioned this to me.
I have VBACed for babies, each one progressively bigger then my c-section baby.

the type of stitch is very controversial and if you were in Europe, it would be the opposite of what is "recommended" here in the US

Here you go - an article from ICAN on the research done on both types of closures.