It is so maddening that Ms Reece was subjected to major abdominal surgery with no apparent medical necessity.  VBAC is a safe option for mothers and babies and should always be an option for birthing women.  Women should also know that they always have the right to refuse the surgery, regardless of hospital or doctor policy.  Ms Reese was robbed from an amazing opportunity to birth her daughter and the recovery would have been so much easier.  For mor information on VBAC and how to fight VBAC bans go to www.ican-online.org

She states they don’t like to do VBACS after surgery, she didn’t say they refused to.  She made the choice.  You don’t know her medical history anyway.  I had a C-section with my first due to her being breech.  I had two uterine infections afterwards.  Due to these uterine infections I was at high risk for tearing if I had a VBAC.  I chose another C-section.  My friend tried a VBAC and tore and almost bled to death and died.  It is not always worth the risk.

kanaskp- come on Modern Mom! Yes there are lots of reasons to try a VBAC, but every woman has to make a decision that is right for them. Gabrielle made the decision that was right for her, now since we are all moms here, lets support each other. I personally had a VBAC and it was awesome compared to a C-section, but I can’t make that decision for any one else.