Choosing a public hospital in Perth for VBAC

[mum2twinboys]

Hi There

I just found out that I am pregnant again. I have twin boys who will be 4 next month.

I had an emergency C-section at 37+5 weeks due to pre-eclampsia

I delivered the boys at Osborne Park Hospital and had a really positive experience.

I would like to try for a VBAC this time.

Just wondering if anyone had a VBAC at Joondalup, KEMH or Osborne Park hospitals? And if so, was your decision supported by the midwives and OB?

[tjewell]

I'm in the same boat and have decided to go to kaleeya hospital in east Freo (public)
They have hired 2 ob from the UK who are very pro vbac.

I'm 30mins away from there but don't care as I want and will have a vbac and if it gonna help my chances I don't mind how far away it is.

[mum2twinboys]

Thats great that Kaleeya have some pro-VBAC OB's now! I really hope that you get to have a VBAC.

I guess I should wait to see if its 1 or 2 babies this time round. Don't think there would be too many OBs that would support a VBAC for twins

[pennylane]

I had my last baby at Joondalup,they're pretty good regarding VBAC I hear.I was interested in trying VBA2C and didn't have a hope in hell though.lol

[mum2twinboys]

Well I think I have decided on Joondalup.

If I attempt a VBAC and something goes wrong where I need an emergency C-section I would rather be in a larger hospital with 24hr theatre.

I really only want to be in hospital for 1 day max. so not bothered about sharing a room etc.

Thanks for the info

[Bellaleggos]

My bestie had a VBAC (public) at Joondalup last year and it was a really positive experience for her and she was so pleased she was encouraged all along to go for it. Good luck

[Timestwo]

King Eddie has a VBAC centre. I had my twins there and was going to go there for my VBAC but we ended up being in Vic for it instead