sharirobinson

I'm trying pretty hard to find a midwife, but with this climate, I can't even find that! I almost died from the last c-section I had due to an infection, so I can't be sold on the whole "for the safety of yourself and your baby, you should have a c-section" speel. I am greatful to you all for responding, and for your well wishes!

Hello, I am trying really hard to get to have the chance to VBAC this child. I have done quite a bit of research, and I'm aware of the risks and benefits. I've had terrible complications with the two c-sections that I've had, so I'm not willing to have another one unless it becomes necessary. I'm 32 weeks pregnant, but I'm (obviously) having trouble finding any to assist me. I've signed on with the one doctor whom I've found to be willing to try, but I question his methods and stability (he told me that if he decided I needed pitocin, it would be that or a c-section; I know better than to have Pit in this situation! He also appears to have a temper...). I'm trying really hard here; I've even had my uterine scar measured; that doctor told me the thickness was between .8cm and .9cm, and he gave me a 90% (as with a woman with a classical incision; mine's transverse). Still, I cannot find anyone to assist me. I'm in the Atlanta area. If anyone can help me, please let me know. I'm desperate!

Update...I'm now 37 weeks, and still holding on! At this point, she doesn't look like she wants to budge! Thanks for the encouraging words...they really helped! Shari

Hello. I am currently 30 weeks pregnant with my second child. My first child was born at 25 weeks gestation. At 21 weeks of this current pregnancy, my cervix had shortened a bit from 4cm to 3 cm, and I was experiencing funneling. I had a cerclage placed in my cervix at that time, and my cervix returned to 4 cm. Currently, my cervix has shortned to 2.1cm, and I again have funneling. At this point, what is left to be done, if anything? Does this mean I will be destined to give birth to this child preterm? Unfortunately, the doctor was not present for my exam, and no one has explained anything to me yet. Thanks in advance for you assistance.