Stop Ban of VBAC at Martin Memorial Medical Center
Martin Memorial Medical Center no longer allows vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) as of September, 2003. All birthing women are negatively affected by a medical community that does not fully support... continue reading »
"As a mother I would encourage my adult children to birth else where!"
"Recent studies (see the most recent OB/GYN News) show the VBAC rupture rate at 0.72%. VBAC is a safe alternative to a repeat c-section for most women. In our practice we have a near 100% VBAC success rate with virtually no complications and zero rupture r"
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"major abdominal surgery is not the only option for birth"
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"New studies do not support your position. It's all about dollars for you and not about the health and welfare of mother and baby."
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"I cannot believe that in 2003 a hospital would turn back on years of progress and force women to have a c-section even though there is no medical reason for it. Martin Memorial really should reconsider if they want mothers to deliver in their hospital. I "
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"I recently gave birth by vbac and believe that women should have the option to have a vbac, particularly when statistically it is shown to be the healthier mode of birth for the mother and infant."
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"I had three wonderful, successful, amazing births at the Women's Center. I cannot immagine having a baby at Martin Memorial where the parents are allowed little to no input on the type of birth they desire. An across the board ban of VBACs is not only rec"
"I have 4 children. The first was delivered vaginally, the second by C-section, the third and fourth vaginally. The fourth was delivered at Martin Memorial in May of 2002. I cannot imagine how I would feel if the option to deliver vaginally had been taken "
"Doctors/Hospitals are not gods, people must have a voice in their health care."
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"Shame on you all for making such a decision. It should not be up to a hospital director to dictate any womans birth experience but their own. Would your mother be proud of what you have done? would you enjoy seeing your mother strapped to a table crying, "
