Hello Everyone,

My name is Janine, I am 15 weeks pregnant with baby #2, my son is 11 years old and I've been trying for last 4 years to fall pregnant, and now finally after

4 miscarriages, my little gemsquash is sticking.
My son was born prem by emergency c-section and although I couldn't have done it any other possible way, I've always felt "cheated".  With this pregnancy

I've discussed with my gynae having a VBAC and he's fully on board provided my labour starts on its own and by the 25 nov.  I'm due 28 nov, as he cannot

induce me.  My husband and my mother both feel that I won't be able to handle a natural birth, which has left me feeling quite a bit of resentment on that

score.  My sister is the only one behind me on this and encouraging me all the way.  We both had our first babies 1 month apart and she delivered naturally. 

I feel quite strongly about this as its the most natural happening in the world.  I do feel that I should at least be allowed to try first and foremost.  I

cannot fathom why my mom would feel that I am not capable of delivering a baby, as I am not someone with a low pain threshold or anyone who is squeamish at

all.  My husband I can understand, as I think his opinion stems from fear.  I am his second wife, he has 2 boys from his 1st marriage who live with us, and

his older boys were both c-sections (elective) so he has no idea of what to expect or deal with.  I take comfort in the fact that neither do I, and we can

depend on each other.
ANY advice or help would be appreciated!
Janine

Hi

There is a doula in CT who can put you into contact with a doula closest to you.
Her name is Lisa Southin.
You will find her details on the http://www.wombs.org.za website or just look under members and see who is closest to you and contact her directly.
Good luck and let us know how it is going.
Love and sunshine
Lia
xxx

Hi Cindals,

Congrads and all the best!! Im in Pta so cant help with info in CT.

Clarisse

Hello Lia

I am in Muizenberg, I would really appreciate it if you could refer me to a doula in CT.
Thank You
Lotsa Love
Cindals

Hi Cindals

It is great that there are so many oter resources available today.
I am in Jhb so don't know about CT but I could possibly refer you to a doula there that could assist you infinding what you need.
What area are you in?

Love and abundance
Lia
xxx

Hello all

Its really great to know that there are are other women/mothers looking for information
on VBAC. My husband and I are planning for our second baby, but I really dont want
another c-section.
I am very interested in VBAC, please let me know if anybody out there knows of a Gynae in Cape Town that does this.

Thank  you
Cindals