This came from the VBAC group set up in the wake of the implosion of Jen Kamel’s VBAC group.
You may recall that the group imploded after they cluelessly boasted about their VBAC rupture rates, not realizing that they were 70% higher than typically quoted rates. Someone asked Kamel to comment on the fact that the rate was so high and she responded by deleting the question. It went downhill from there.
[pullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]”Fighting the doctor for my vbac!”[/pullquote]
At least one new group was set up to support women in ignoring medical advice in attempting a VBAC. Cassandra was part of that group. When she cancelled her scheduled C-section she received nothing but support.
40+6 today! Yesterday was my scheduled c-section that I declined. Fighting the doctor for my vbac! She gave me the run around; clinic director called and did the same. They treated me like I was ridiculous for having hope that I could go into labor even by my 41 week mark tomorrow. Lost my plug all day yesterday. Started contractions at 6am this morning! Been consistent & getting stronger!
Group members cheered her on:
S: Good for you, Keep up the strength and your vbac goal…
H: Good for you for standing your ground!! You’re on your way to a successful vbac!! Rock it Mama 🙂 …
A: You go momma! You got this! …
H: Of course they called … they are losing money if you don’t submit to unnecessary surgery. 😏 …
B: Doing fantastic honey. Good luck 💕💕💕💕
J: GO YOU! Determined mama, you WILL GET THIS VBAC!!! …
D: You’ve got this! Listen to your body & believe that you were born with the ability to birth a baby! …
Cassandra announces that she’s heading in to the hospital.
M Own your VBAC girl go get it!! …
S: I went into labor at 40+6. Baby was born ten minutes after midnight on 41 even. Go get it, mama!
A: Good for you girl. Your body. Your birth! You got this …
M: Good for you sweetheart! Don’t ever let someone dictate what will be done to your body! You continue to advocate for yourself. I’m so happy for you and proud of you!
J: Go mama! You’re amazing and brave for standing up to them and fighting for your vbac! Congrats!!!!!
And then this:
We got to the hospital and they couldn’t find a heartbeat. Did several tests and there are no signs of life.
She continues:
She was perfect on Tuesday for the biophysical scan. Thursday labored all day. When they told me no heartbeat my labor stalled. I am still laboring… We are devastated that we won’t get to raise our baby girl but I am thankful for the small blessing through this tragedy… We don’t know why this happened but we are thankful for Catalrina’s life and know that we will see her again one day in heaven.
Ultimately the baby was born vaginally. Cassandra got her VBAC just like her cheerleaders predicted. Sadly, her baby was dead, just like her doctor feared.
You can contribute to her GoFundMe campaign here.
