Mouwser
Posts:24
 | | 01/28/2008 10:45 AM |
 Alert | I know it's been asked several times, but I just found out I'm expecting again (yeah!!). I am looking for a recommendation for a good OB doctor -- I had a c-section with my first child and would like to try naturally with this one if possible.
Thanks!
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lexmark
Posts:352
| | 01/28/2008 11:04 AM |
Alert | New Horizons Womens Care
485 S Dobson Rd Ste 101
Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: (480) 895-9555
4545 E Chandler Blvd # 208
Phoenix, AZ 85048
phone: (480) 961-2330
I love Dr. Marotz, he did my c section but most the doctors there prefer natural, and the fact the ultra sound machine is in office. But I think you have to use Chandler Regional Hospital if you use them. | |
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Mouwser
Posts:24
| | 01/28/2008 5:48 PM |
Alert | New Horizons is who I had the first time around -- no real complaints with the doctors (Ragaini mostly), just wanted to try a different hospital this time around maybe.
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AuntieAnn
Posts:204
| | 01/29/2008 6:30 AM |
Alert | | Just so you know, when you are looking for a doctor (OB), let them know you want to do a Vback (natural birth after a C-section) because a lot of doctors do not do those anymore. Policy in hospitals are if you have had a C-section you always have to have a C-section. So, you have to really look and ask questions if you want to do natural birth after a C-section. There are some risks, so ask your doctor.... | | | |
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janedo
Posts:75
| | 01/29/2008 8:55 AM |
Alert | I've been happy with Goodman and Partridge here in Maricopa. They also have ultrasound machines in the office, so that makes things convienent, but you do need to go to a lab for bloodwork.
They also only go to Chandler Regional, so if you are set on trying another hospital then you'd probaby want to try someone else.
Why didn't you like Chandler?
Also, I agree with Autie Ann. A lot of doctors and hospitals do not like to do VBAC's anymore because of the high rate of uterine ruptures that were happening. | | | |
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MommyMac
Posts:47
| | 01/29/2008 12:05 PM |
Alert | I just had my son in August, and love Dr. Wickman - she is at the Goodman and Partridge Maricopa office. <img src='http://www.85239.com/desktopmodules/ntforums/images/emoticons/smile.gif' height='20' width='20' border='0' title='Smile' align='absmiddle'>
Just a note - they also deliver at the new hospital in Gilbert off of the 202 - my friend just delivered there with Goodman and Partridge. | | | |
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YZRacer
Posts:1580
| | 01/29/2008 12:14 PM |
Alert | I love my OB. Dr Susan Kudlinski in Gilbert 480-813-0944
The "no VBAC" rule isn't really a rule per se. It's based more on your history, the reasons you had a c/s, etc. If your c/s was less than 2 years ago, some docs won't do a VBAC. If your c/s incision was classic instead of transverse, then most docs won't do a VBAC. Do your research and approach your dr about it at the first visit.
My BFF has had 3 vaginal births after a c/s, her OB is now the Chief of Staff at the new Banner Hospital (So I would assume that he knows what he's doing)
And just so maybe I can help more: when you say "naturally". Do you mean vaginally as opposed to c-section? or "naturally" as in no-pain meds/augmentation/etc. | |
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shannon77
Posts:48
| | 01/29/2008 12:44 PM |
Alert | It has been my personal experience that there are many doctors that are okay with doing a VBAC if you have had one C-section. Being a Doula and having had C-secions myself, I have learned that it very important to get a VBAC friendly hospital and Doctor. The VBAC Companion is a great book that will help you ask the right questions to determine this.
I have personally met with Dr Wickman and know that she is VBAC friendly if you have only had one C-Secion. If you are looking at delivering at other hospitals I have had wonderful experiences with VBAC's at Banner Dersert with contemporary Care for Women. Time is on your hands so set up consults with as many doctors as you need to feel comfortable and find a good match.
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS!!!
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buzymom
Posts:57
| | 01/29/2008 5:16 PM |
Alert | I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and go to Dr. Kells in Chandler. In his office he also has a midwife and NP. He delivers at Chandler or Mercy Gilbert. I really love this office myself. I will deliver at Chandler.
drkells.com (website)
655 South Dobson Rd
Chandler,AZ
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Mouwser
Posts:24
| | 01/30/2008 8:29 PM |
Alert | I wasn't totally unhappy with Chandler -- I had some great nurses. I didn't have a great experience with my first. My water broke at 7 on a Friday morning, was at Chandler Regional by 8 or so that morning -- finally at 8 p.m. on Saturday I was seeing the doctor for the first time after pushing for a half hour to an hour, then went right to the OR for a C section once I saw the doctor. I don't know if that's attributable to the hospital or my doctor's office.
At the time Dr. Ragaini at New Horizon's said it would be best if I waited two years to have another baby because the risk of rupturing the uterus was greater before two years, meaning if I had it vaginally, I thought. So I think she is for the VBAC.
By naturally I meant vaginally and naturally - if I can handle it. | | | |
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janedo
Posts:75
| | 02/01/2008 11:54 AM |
Alert | Well, I personally have not had a csection, so I can't really relate to how you feel about wanting to try for a vaginal birth.
I would just suggest you do some real research and question the doctor thoroughly about her abilities if your uterus were to rupture. Would that be the end of your ability to conceive? Are you ok with that possibility? Would your life or your baby's life be in danger? Are you ok with that?
I'm not trying to be ugly or anything, I just think you should make an informed decision. If you decide that it is a good choice for you, then go for it. But ultimately, the decision is yours to make. I am 35 weeks pregnant with a breached baby. I am terrified of a csection. But if the baby doesn't flip, I will do the csection before I chance a breach delivery. Have people been successful in both of our situations? Sure. People will say both situations have the possibility of successful turnouts. Personally, I will not take a chance with my baby's health. A csection would be the safest way for my baby to be born if she doesn't flip.
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shannon77
Posts:48
| | 02/01/2008 2:13 PM |
Alert | janedo--are you planning on trying a version with your baby? I myself have had three breech pregnancies and no one gave me this option until the third one, it was a success!
mouwsr-- There is a great book called The VBAC Companion that really helps you know what questions to ask your doctor and hospital. For the latest stats on VBAC's try going to the ICAN website, which stands for International Cesarean Awareness Network . Here is the website: http://ican-online.net/
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janedo
Posts:75
| | 02/02/2008 1:43 AM |
Alert | Shannon, I don't know what you mean by "a version".
My plan right now is to do the Csection if my baby doesn't respond to my asking her to please flip. Though the doctor did say that midwives have found some success in having patients with breech babies lay with there hips higher than there bellies a few times a day, and that it might encourage the baby to flip over. As soon as I can figure out how to do that, I plan on trying. | | | |
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janedo
Posts:75
| | 02/02/2008 1:53 AM |
Alert | Okay, I just looked around a little on the internet, are you asking if I am planning on trying to have the doctor manually turn the baby?
We discussed this with the doctor last week and her opinion was that it is very painful to the mother and not always successful. She did not recommend we do that. The website I just read though, did recommend raising your hips, so I guess that is what we will be doing. | | | |
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Mouwser
Posts:24
| | 02/02/2008 7:12 AM |
Alert | Thank you, Shannon, for the information. You've always been very helpful on here.
Janedo, of course I would never intentionally do anything to jeapardize the life of my unborn child. I am 40 years old, we tried for six months or more to get pregnant this time around, and this may be my last baby. I am not going through all of this at my age just to in turn do something that may harm a baby just because I am selfish and want to have a vaginal birth. My baby and the health ALWAYS come first. I will do whatever needs to be done at the time. But there is no harm in trying and exploring that option as I know it can be done. | | | |
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shannon77
Posts:48
| | 02/02/2008 9:44 AM |
Alert | Janedo- If you have a lot of water I think that a version is worth a try.....if it was too painful you could always stop, but to me it is worth a try. If that is not an option for you than you can try a slant board. I did not have a slant board so I used my ironing board. I stanted it and laid a pillow at the end of it and stayed in that position for a good 5 min. The reason behind this is you want the baby to float up and than come down in a different position, in your case head down. Babies follow heat and light so what you could try is putting a hot water bottle, rice bag up by your ribs for a bit and then but it at the bottom for the rest of the 2-3 min so that it will incourage that baby to come down. I wish you luck! If a version is something that you are interesed in than maybe you could get a second oppinion from another healthcare provider.
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shannon77
Posts:48
| | 02/02/2008 9:52 AM |
Alert | I Forgot to add that spinningbabies.com is a great resource for learning what position your baby is in!!
I wanted to add that I like that Mouwser is thinking about her options because you might as well try for a vaginal birth what do you have to lose I mean C-sections are not a piece of cake and the older you are the harder any surgery is on your body. | | | |
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LVMADONNA
Posts:399
| | 02/02/2008 1:20 PM |
Alert | | Dr. Szmuc (Tempe) was a great DR and he is the Head of Banner Desert OB ward. (I had a 2nd c-section) and personally loved that it was planned. (well at least by the ultrasound/due date.) | |
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TheFam
Posts:5
| | 02/09/2008 12:42 AM |
Alert | | Just wanted to second the recommendation for Dr. Susan Kudlinski. She is a bit far (Guadalupe & Gilbert) but well worth it! I think her practice (Comprehensive Women's Healthcare?) has a web page....not sure of the exact address, but you could google it. | | | |
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