Hi! I recently found out that we are expecting baby #2! Our first was a c-section, and I very much want to try for a VBAC with the second. It seems like it is a huge mystery as to who will actually help with a VBAC! I can't find anything online, the hospital won't give referrals, and every doctor's office I call either flat out says "No" or says that I have to speak with the individual doctors. Who has time for that? Ideally, I'd like someone who will support me in not being induced and having a VBAC AND getting an epidural. I'd also like any info on doulas you may know who support VBACs.
Thanks so much!!!
Dr. Andrew Carter, Valley Obstetrics-Gynecology Assoc., he works out of Scottsdale North and Osborn. Supported my decision to have a VBAC on #2 until the little guy decided to stay in past my due date and grow to a 9 lb baby. We decided the risk of tearing my scar with a large baby was to great so we opted for another C-section. I like Dr. Carter because he gives you all the information, good & bad, and lets you make the decision.
I don't personally know any OBs who catch there, but I can tell you where to go for the answers! You can register with the Phoenix Birth Circle Yahoo Group:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/phoenixbirthcircle/
It is an enormous group of mothers, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, etc., and they can give you TONS of input into care providers.
There are also many wonderful doulas in the area, and all that I know of are VBAC supporters. You can see a bunch of great doulas here:
http://www.azdoulas.com/trainededucatorsanddoulas.html
I especially recommend Rose Day and Nikki Ausdemore and Michelle Nordblum.
I used Dr. Kathleen Schwartz at Camelback Women's Health. She's great! My first was a c-section due to a breech baby. I was induced with my second so that the baby wouldn't get too big (and risk an eruption)so I could have the V-BAC. I did have an epidermal and all went well. If the doctor feels the baby is too big, they may not want to risk a V-BAC, so that is why many would want to induce.
Try Dr. Gregory Desanto at Camelback Women's Health. Not sure how he handles VBACs, but he's been my doctor for years and delivered my daughter and I absolutely love him. www.camelbackwomenshealth.com
Dr. Brass Jones does VBACs, although she is affiliated with Banner Gateway. I had a VBAC with her two years ago (and also had an epidural) and will be having my second VBAC with her this fall. I HIGHLY recommend her. Her practice is call Center for True Harmony, so check out the website.
I also used a doula-Jessica Dewitt Wild, who I also highly recommend. Good luck!
