Tomorrow is my annual gynecological examination, yippee. I never look forward to them, as it's not much fun to have someone poking and prodding and collecting tissue samples. However, it's one of the few times where I get to sit down with a professional and talk about any reproductive concerns or options I may have.
I learned that my midwife is no longer going to be practicing at the hospital here in town, and that if I were to have another baby in the next couple of years, that I would have to go to the next town, about a 20 minute drive, to have her (or any other midwife) oversee my delivery. That's not really a good idea for me, as my labors tend to be rather quick. I'd be much too worried about delivering on the drive there.
This is all because not all the physicians were willing to have the midwifes associated/employed directly with the hospital or some such nonsense. Never mind that studies have shown that midwives are safer and have fewer interventions like the dreaded episiotomies than OB/Gyns. I also recently learned that my local hospital has a ban against VBACs, and while I've never had a Cesarean, that also offends me.
In my experience, nurse-practitioners have provided excellent care, often better than that of doctors. My entire family trusts their medical care to nurse-practitioners, and for good reason. For one thing, Evan's cancer was caught by a nurse-practitioner. I have discussed my satisfaction with nurse-practitioners over doctors before, and I continue to be confident in my medical care.
But still, like the vast majority of women, I'm not looking forward to my yearly exam.
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It is a real bummer they don't allow VBACs, I was hoping to have one if I ever have another baby. I am sorry to hear about the midwives as well.
Hope all is well in your world.
Love,
C
If I remember correctly, the hospital up the hill, where my midwife is relocating, does allow them.
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