Okay, I'm just going to jump in here. I'm going to have my second vbac at my no-vbac local hospital.<br><br>
I'm seeing a doctor at this hospital who is very supportive of vbac but can't offer it because of hospital policy. He's under the impression that I will be delivering in a larger hospital or birth center 2+ hours away. But last appointment, he discussed worst case scenarios with me and basically said if I showed up in labor and didn't think I could make the 2+ hour drive he would have to recommend a c-section due to hospital protocol and then if I refused we would have a baby like normal. He did say there would be a whole lot of nervous people flittering around, with the exception of him. My ability to birth doesn't concern him in the slightest.<br><br>
Here's the issue: I really don't feel I can come out and tell him that we have no intentions of even seeing this hospital or birth center 2+ hours away. I have a doula who will be with me to labor at home as long as possible who can check dilation, blood pressure, and fetal heart tones. My dh is totally on board, but not for a complete home birth. We will go to this hospital when I'm close to delivery. Now, how do I go about the appointments? Should I go to every one like normal? Every other maybe? (he doesn't schedule them, I do) What do I do when he asked how I liked the big hospital or birthing center? I'm in a pretty sticky situation but the thought of driving all that way again makes me cringe. (my first vbac was at this big hospital 2+ hours away, I wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy).
I'm seeing a doctor at this hospital who is very supportive of vbac but can't offer it because of hospital policy. He's under the impression that I will be delivering in a larger hospital or birth center 2+ hours away. But last appointment, he discussed worst case scenarios with me and basically said if I showed up in labor and didn't think I could make the 2+ hour drive he would have to recommend a c-section due to hospital protocol and then if I refused we would have a baby like normal. He did say there would be a whole lot of nervous people flittering around, with the exception of him. My ability to birth doesn't concern him in the slightest.<br><br>
Here's the issue: I really don't feel I can come out and tell him that we have no intentions of even seeing this hospital or birth center 2+ hours away. I have a doula who will be with me to labor at home as long as possible who can check dilation, blood pressure, and fetal heart tones. My dh is totally on board, but not for a complete home birth. We will go to this hospital when I'm close to delivery. Now, how do I go about the appointments? Should I go to every one like normal? Every other maybe? (he doesn't schedule them, I do) What do I do when he asked how I liked the big hospital or birthing center? I'm in a pretty sticky situation but the thought of driving all that way again makes me cringe. (my first vbac was at this big hospital 2+ hours away, I wouldn't wish that experience on my worst enemy).