Useful links on C-sect, VBAC, breech presentation and all

One of my blog readers (RS) commented in one of this blog's entries (here - KEEP ON TURNING!) on repeat c-sect vs VBAC and I strongly feel that I have to share this with everybody (in addendum, below). (Some of you might not be able to view it at that entry because of the NuffnangX comment thingy. I didnt know how to turn it off and go back to usual blogger.com comment section - it kinda upsetting actually - so I copied the whole thing).

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Btw…I’m sure you’ve been checking out articles on this and gathering up infos. May I suggest this few links as well in case you’re interested with more… (…erm… In the spirit of sharing, it would probably be good info for others who visit this blog as well. I noticed that you’re quite the ‘celebrity’..lol…just joking!)
Patient information articles and good websites to check out:

Patient info by RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) :-

-Birth after previous caesarean - information for you
http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/birth-after-previous-caesarean-information-you

-A breech baby at the end of pregnancy - information for you
http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/breech-baby-end-pregnancy

-Turning a breech baby in the womb (external cephalic version) - information for you
http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/turning-breech-baby-womb-external-cephalic-version

-Understanding how risk is discussed in healthcare - Information for you
http://www.rcog.org.uk/understanding-how-risk-is-discussed-healthcare

-When your waters break early: information for you
http://www.rcog.org.uk/womens-health/clinical-guidance/when-your-waters-break-early

Info by Patient.co.uk :-

-VBAC Information and Support
http://www.patient.co.uk/support/VBAC-(Vaginal-Birth-After-Caesarean).htm

-Breech Presentations 
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Breech-Presentations.htm

-Caesarean Section
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Caesarean-Section.htm

-Prolapsed Cord
http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Prolapsed-Cord.htm
Scholarly articles/guideline by RCOG:

-BIRTH AFTER PREVIOUS CAESAREAN BIRTH
http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/GTG4511022011.pdf

-THE MANAGEMENT OF BREECH PRESENTATION
http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/GtG%20no%2020b%20Breech%20presentation.pdf

-EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION AND REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF
BREECH PRESENTATION
http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/uploaded-files/GT20aExternalCephalicVersion.pdf

(Addendum)

I know people come by to visit and read your blog, and so I thought it would be responsible to update here :) Theres actually new data about the safety index of repeat caesarean section vs vaginal birth after prev scar.

We had a recent discussion with our consultant during one of our usual ward round last weekend. What obstetrician generally practises before and how they thought about Vaginal delivery Vs Repeat caesarean section might just skewed with the emergence of this recent Australian study.

Please read this article first before moving to the journal:

"Is Elective Repeat Cesarean Surgery Truly Safer Than Planned VBAC?"

(http://www.scienceandsensibility.org/?p=4257)

This is actually an open access paper. So I guess, they want us to read this! :)

(http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001192) 

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Thank you very much, RS!

I believe it is more visible here than in the comment section.

VBAC, big deal

I had a c-sect for my third son in 2008 and I decided to have a VBAC this time around. I had prepared myself physically and mentally especially on not to get intimidated with the downside of the VBAC especially on the risk of uterine rupture. I only read good stuff on VBAC. I know it is risky but assurance from doctors, nurses and midwives has put me in different perspective. And I am really determine to have a VBAC. C-sect is so torturing.

Anyway, I had a successful VBAC!!! Yay!!

Thanks to the great team in Selayang Hospital who monitored me closely all the time. The charming anaes, Dr Nurulhasyim, the experienced doctor, Dr Suriani, Dr Wong, two other beautiful doctors which I didnt get their name, Dr Shogan, Dr Adrian and Dr Jeslyn, the speacialist in-charged for my case, Dr Philip, the cute paed, Dr Maimuna and all nurses and midwives. That was the best team so far and I have a great labour experience! Thank you doctors!