I don't know anyone in that area, but you can lower that 99% a great deal if you just don't show up for the scheduled cesarean. See if they'll agree to a trial of labor first. If not, you can have the cesarean scheduled for as late as you can, and then have something come up.
I would not suggest this if your doc wasn't supportive of your goals. It's just a thought, if you can't find someone else. They can't force you into anything if you're not there.
If you went into labor and to the hospital though, why could he only stay as long as his shift? I thought docs generally stay to deliver if they've been laboring with the woman all day. He's just going to leave at 6 or something? I hope you find a CP who will really work with you!
I really think it's unbelievably inconsiderate to schedule surgery and then not show up. You don't have to schedule it, but scheduling it and not showing up means the facilities can't be used for someone else who needs them and is a profound waste of time and resources.
So sorry you feel that way. I think it's unbelievably inconsiderate for doctors to force women into procedures they flat out say they don't want. Maybe it's a testament to our healthcare system, but I know many women who, after immense pressure, schedule inductions or cesareans and simply don't go in.
If someone needs them, the facilities would still be prepared and ready.
There is a turnaround time required for repurposing a scheduled surgery slot which wastes time that could be used for other patients. And the options here aren't 1. accept the section or 2. schedule and flake out. Finding another doctor is a great start, and should be doable in a place as big as Houston. Just because you don't want the service offered doesn't mean you should go out of your way to disrespect a professional and a facility that provides care for others. Be proactive about your care instead.
keep looking & asking around. your doctor's agreement has too many exceptions-many doctors will coax their patients into this false sense that their birth choices will be respected, but they leave themselves enough "outs" that as the due date approaches it becomes less and less possible to follow through.
Your doc is being very honest with you, that you will most likely have a repeat c-section if you stick with the practice you belong to. I strongly urge you to find another doctor.
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I would not suggest this if your doc wasn't supportive of your goals. It's just a thought, if you can't find someone else. They can't force you into anything if you're not there.
If you went into labor and to the hospital though, why could he only stay as long as his shift? I thought docs generally stay to deliver if they've been laboring with the woman all day. He's just going to leave at 6 or something? I hope you find a CP who will really work with you!
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If someone needs them, the facilities would still be prepared and ready.
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http://womenspecialists.com/AboutUs/OurHistory/tabid/67/Default.aspx
or here, depending on where in houston you are:
http://www.houstonbirthcenter.com/index.htm
there's one in pearland also:
http://www.pearlandbirthcenter.com/index.html
keep looking & asking around. your doctor's agreement has too many exceptions-many doctors will coax their patients into this false sense that their birth choices will be respected, but they leave themselves enough "outs" that as the due date approaches it becomes less and less possible to follow through.
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http://www.ican-online.org/
Your doc is being very honest with you, that you will most likely have a repeat c-section if you stick with the practice you belong to. I strongly urge you to find another doctor.
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http://ican-online.org/vbac/My-Hospital-Is-Currently-Not-Allowing-VBAC
I can't find a link to providers who provide VBACs because iCAN navigation sucks.
Here is your local iCAN chapter. I suggest emailing or calling the number for a suggested provider.
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ICAN of Houston/Galveston
Houston/Galveston
Contact: Angela Baehr
eMail Address: icanofhougal@gmail.com
Telephone: (281) 337-0820
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