in between the first c-section she has had 3 vaginal births. we live in springdale, ar and the doctors are telling her that this is a new law. once you have a c-section you need to always have one. I need any info or other contacts.
2007-09-28 09:41:21 · 10 answers · asked by lateefah a 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
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THAT IS A FLAT OUT LIE!!! SEEK A SECOND OPINION!!! She should look into a midwife! Or better homebirth...That is what I am doing. I had 1 son 4 years ago via c/s...today I am seeing a midwife, and planning a homebirth HBAC...if everything continues on normal and safe!
2007-09-28 09:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt if that's a law. It might be a policy of the hospital, though. I could be wrong, but that just sounds really strange to me. I find hard to believe the doctor can't make a choice whether to do a cesarian or vaginal delivery because of a law. But I do see how the hospital might have certain requirements that the doctors have to follow. I can also see how the health accreditation authorities might have such a requirement.
I'm going to try searching the web and see if I can find out anything about laws like that. I'll get back with you if I come up with something.
PS: I tried searching and couldn't find anything. I think it's most likely the hospital administration trying to avoid lawsuits. Hospitals usually have a Risk Manager whose job is to analyze issues that have caused legal problems in the past advise Administration accordingly. Administration may then change hospital policy based on the findings. It's a good chance that's what is happening here.
2007-09-28 12:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by majnun99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to immediately call all the surrounding hospitals and birth centers asking who is covered for V-bacs.
Some places aren't covered with their insurance for vaginal births after c-sections (vbac).
My mother is a midwife and is appalled at the new legislation that states that c-section women "have to" have more c-sections.
It's fictional and derived because 1 out of every 10,000 vbacs have a tear along the scar of their first c-section.
Tell her to do her research and demand the type of birth that she knows she can do. She shouldn't rest until she has exhausted ALL possibilities.
2007-09-28 10:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Katie C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law that forces a woman to have a c-section. I know that years ago, it was "once a c-section, always a c-section" but that was because they cut vertically instead of horizontally. Now, since the cut is horizontal the recovery of tissue is much better. Some doctors still prefer to have a c-section after the first, but I have never heard of a law about it.
2007-09-28 09:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Jake's Mama♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That isn't true. VBAC is becoming more common, obviously, she already had 3. Sometimes, there could be complications where doctors recommend another c section, probably depends on the doctor. I would get a second opinion if she doesn't want another c section.
2007-09-28 09:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by andmic510 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a law--it's hospital policy. There's such a high chance of her c-section scar reputuring on her uterus. Hospital just don't want that liability.
If she wants to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesearian), she needs to shop around in hospitals. If she can't find anyone who is willing to do one, then maybe she needs to rethink a c-section. I'm assuimg that this is her last, and even if it's not, you really want to play it safe.
2007-09-28 09:45:43 · answer #6 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That isn't true, unless its a law specific to your state.
A VBAC is called a vaginal birth after c-section for this reason.
http://www.childbirth.org/section/VBACindex.html
This website from BabyCenter.org will tell you who is a good canidate for VBAC.
http://www.babycenter.com/0_vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vbac_1420895.bc?Ad=com.bc.common.AdInfo%406142e0aa#articlesection1
2007-09-28 09:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of a law that required that but some hospitals and doctors have policies about it. You might call the hospital directly and ask what there policy is and if it's not hospital policy she may just need to change doctors.
2007-09-28 09:47:20 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely I somewhat have 2 infants, they the two have been vaginally and no epi or any discomfort medicine, i did not desire it. My daughter would be 7 in January and my son is a million 12 months this previous April. My daughter grow to be a complete exertions of seven hours, a million hour pushing, i grow to be exhausted, yet not something in comparison on your 33 hours. My son grow to be a lot swifter. i grow to be in extra advantageous shape, walked each and every of the time for the duration of being pregnant and did it the 'precise' way, i grow to be older and extra attentive to issues that ought to take place in the being pregnant. in any case, my exertions and delivery with my son grow to be 5 hours complete. My maximum suitable suggestion to you, for the duration of your exertions, i be attentive to it hurts like hell, yet pass around. in the event that they have you ever in the wellness facility mattress, pass from hip to lower back then opposite hip each and every 5 min, the circulation of your pelvis facilitates you dilate swifter. in the event that they are going to allow you to apply a birthing ball, the around motions which you do whilst sitting on it is large too. solid success and congratulations!
2016-10-20 06:00:21 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope, it's not true. She needs to find a doctor that will do another vbac for her.
2007-09-28 09:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by katiebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋