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Stargazer09 Donating Member (625 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-02-05 04:55 PM
Response to Reply #100
116. I know what you mean.
Actually, I had worse than a prior cesarean, I had a "rupture" of a prior cesarean. However, it was mostly caused by the doctors who induced labor (a big no-no for VBACs), and it was not a true rupture. It was simply the old scar opening, and it was repaired just as if it had been a cesarean.

There have been numerous studies showing the safety of VBAC compared to repeat cesarean, so I saw no reason why I couldn't have another VBAC with my last baby. However, my new doctor very patiently explained my risks to me, and I was able to decide for myself to have a cesarean. That was all I really wanted. I just needed somebody who was willing to let me make the decision on my own.

The woman doctor has quite a reputation for a complete lack of compassion and bedside manner, so it's not surprising that she expected me to follow her decision without question. However, I am too educated to just accept major surgery on her word alone.
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