Bring back VBAC at Frederick Memorial Hospital
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We are writing this letter to draw attention to the fact that Frederick Memorial Hospital (FMH) will no longer allow women to choose a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). We are requesting that FMH reverse this policy.
Birthing Circle of Frederick in conjunction with International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) have received a deluge of emails, phone calls and other communications expressing concern and alarm regarding the recent announcement that FMH will no longer allow women to choose a VBAC.
Statistics show VBAC to be safer than a repeat cesarean section for the majority of mothers and babies. Statistics also show that 80\% of women who attempt a VBAC succeed and that the uterine rupture rate is still less than 1\%. ICAN would be happy to provide current fact-based statistics and studies to the hospital and staff.
Many prominent authorities, including the Surgeon General, are urging American citizens to become more educated and to take responsibility in their health care choices. Our community takes this directive seriously. By denying this birth option, you restrict our involvement in health care as it relates to our specific situations.
The recent loss of our ability to choose to be attended by a nurse midwife during childbirth has already disappointed many area mothers and their families. The decision regarding VBAC restricts Frederick citizens even further by limiting our opportunity to make educated and involved choices.
Our community is frustrated, confused and outraged. The right to make informed decisions regarding the birth of our children should be guaranteed at our local hospital. Other hospitals are at greater distance, are unfamiliar, and are not part of our community. Expectant mothers should not have to drive by Frederick Memorial Hospital on their way to somewhere that will meet their birthing needs.
We believe every woman should know her options and have the right to choose how she gives birth.
Thank you for your swift attention to this matter.
Birthing Circle of Frederick in conjunction with International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) have received a deluge of emails, phone calls and other communications expressing concern and alarm regarding the recent announcement that FMH will no longer allow women to choose a VBAC.
Statistics show VBAC to be safer than a repeat cesarean section for the majority of mothers and babies. Statistics also show that 80\% of women who attempt a VBAC succeed and that the uterine rupture rate is still less than 1\%. ICAN would be happy to provide current fact-based statistics and studies to the hospital and staff.
Many prominent authorities, including the Surgeon General, are urging American citizens to become more educated and to take responsibility in their health care choices. Our community takes this directive seriously. By denying this birth option, you restrict our involvement in health care as it relates to our specific situations.
The recent loss of our ability to choose to be attended by a nurse midwife during childbirth has already disappointed many area mothers and their families. The decision regarding VBAC restricts Frederick citizens even further by limiting our opportunity to make educated and involved choices.
Our community is frustrated, confused and outraged. The right to make informed decisions regarding the birth of our children should be guaranteed at our local hospital. Other hospitals are at greater distance, are unfamiliar, and are not part of our community. Expectant mothers should not have to drive by Frederick Memorial Hospital on their way to somewhere that will meet their birthing needs.
We believe every woman should know her options and have the right to choose how she gives birth.
Thank you for your swift attention to this matter.
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350 signatures
Goal: 100
Latest Signatures
21 January 2016
20 January 2016
349.
Mary C
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My first birth was a nightmare Cesarian which could have been avoided all along. I refuse to have a second Cesarian unless it is an absolute emergency. My body was rushed into labor with ptosin and was not ready-only so thehospital could justify me being
16 January 2016
13 January 2016
347.
Melissa K
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Every woman should have the opportunity to choose the birthing option that is best for her health and the health of her baby!
City and State or Country
Port Washington, NY
30 December 2015
21 December 2015
21 December 2015
19 December 2015
343.
Kathleen W
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We aren't Americans anymore. In regards to medicine, we have shockingly and sadly lost our rights.
City and State or Country
Virginia
11 December 2015
342.
Angel J
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The thought that someone can tell someone else they can't even attempt a VBAC is outrageous. I for one wouldn't even take no for an answer
City and State or Country
Clarksville, TN
2 December 2015
341.
Coleen D
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statistics do not support this movement to remove VBAC from women's birthing options
City and State or Country
Baltimore, MD
28 November 2015
340.
Laura M
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It is an outrage that a hospital would put their own economic interests before the safety of their patients, shame on you!
28 November 2015
26 November 2015
338.
Stephanie D
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I am due to have my 2nd baby in August and would love to have it at FMH. I may be forced to go to another hospital if the policy does not change. I currently live 2 minutes away from FMH so it is really upsetting to change doctors & hospitals to fulfi
20 November 2015
337.
Michelle G
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I did a VBAC at FMH in 06/00 and it was great!
City and State or Country
New MArket, MD
17 November 2015
17 November 2015
14 November 2015
334.
Gail T
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I had a successful VBAC, and it was the most incredible and rewarding experience of my life!
City and State or Country
Vienna, VA
13 November 2015
12 November 2015
10 November 2015
6 November 2015
6 November 2015
329.
Gwen P
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I have attended many successful VBACs. Women want this option.
City and State or Country
Columbia, MD
2 November 2015
1 November 2015
30 October 2015
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