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In response to "VBAC successful rates vary widely (although not wildly) from between 60 and 80%. -- (link)" by Mop

We just don't do them.

Posted by Trish (aka Trish) Jan 2 '09, 16:07

We have a very small, primary care, stabilize-throw-and-go hospital. There is no way we'd ever do a planned VBAC. Although, we've had some repeat c-sections go into labor and not know it, then come to the hospital when it's almost too late.

I just realized another reason our c-section rate is very low. If we get a mother/baby in moderate fetal distress/maternal distress, we call St. Luke's and if possible, the patient is transported via ground or helicoptor ambulance to Boise to deliver. Also, all high risk pregnancies are referred to one of the OB specialists down there from the get-go. The argument could be made that we're artificially low because of that, but my docs still won't do one just because the Mom asks for it for tax or cosmetic reasons.

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I won't fault your doctors for defering to the hospital with the NIC in times of crisis, but it should be noted... - Mop Jan 2, 16:19 2
- We have very good, committed doctors (possible tmi inside) - Trish Jan 2, 17:24
- uh-huh...the docotors have another surgery scheduled...They want to get the heck out there.... - the liioulu with stuffed nose Jan 2, 16:50

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We just don't do them.

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