I was told this with my 2 yr old after having a c-section 12 years prior but wasnt a big issue with me tho because either way childbirth can be complicated. Plus i wanted my tubes tied (which btw didnt happen)...

You have to understand that childbirth is a business. Plain and simple. Some things we have a hard time comprehending, and it's difficult for us to wrap our minds around why a doctor would say this and do that, but it's America. Please get a second opinion because you are being robbed of your rights and what you feel is right for you and your baby. You ALWAYS have a choice unless it is an extreme medical emergency, you have every right to refuse a c-section.

You always have a choice momma, don't let any one tell you different. Please go get a second opinion if you're not feeling right about it.. go with your gut ❤️

I just switched and this is my second opinion and there's no other doctors that take my insurance, this is my first pregnancy in this state and I feel robbed of my choices. I have talked with them and there is no medical reason to have to have one but because of my first was an emergency cesarean after 22 hours of hard labor in nc, including the 3 hours of active pushing, he was just to large to come all the way out vaginally, he was stuck at crowning when my doctor told me I was getting a cesarean. this was 9 years ago. my second was a 19 hour labor but with a successful vbac. now with my third, I have a huge problem with my choice being taken away no matter where I go!

Yeah, I'd go see another doctor for a second opinion. You are under no obligation to simply obey your OB, and it's ridiculous that they would expect that

but why would they take the baby a full week early?

they tried that on me and I said no way! I want a vbac final answer!!

You don't have to! tell them you want a vbac and that's it. I had one because she shit the meconium out and started getting an infection. had nothing to do with me not being able to birth her. don't let them push you into it! you're body you're choice really tell them no!

they said it's their policy for any woman who has had a previous cesarean no matter the reason

That's not true u don't have to have a c section unless it's medically needed u can still have a vbac I was a c section baby and my mama pushed my sister out I'm 23 and she's almost 18

why would they doctor purposely scare a pregnant woman, isn't the point to keep stress levels low not high.

You should also watch "the business of being born" and "more about the business of being born".

You always have a choice. Don't let them scare you. You just need to find a doctor whose willing to do so. If you can't find one and you're interested in a midwife, they'd definitely do it if you're having a healthy pregnancy.

@justmarriedhavingaboy, I was planning on a C-section anyway but having the choice is different than not having the choice.

I've switched doctors once already. so far both told me I have to because my first was an emergency C-section and instead of asking why they assume it was something fatal to him or me. he's 9 now and smart as heck

why do u have to? I had a c section but I'm having a vbac which took me changing docs 3 times but I don't want a c section unless i ABSOLUTELY need it!