After having a traumatic birth experience that resulted in a c-section at Seton with my 1st child I was nervous when my husband and I decided to have a 2nd. I was afraid of OBGYNs and the apparent belief that birth is ALWAYS a medical event in need of medical intervention. I initially went to the same OBGYN and mentioned that I wanted to try for a VBAC. I was told I could try but scared into thinking I was a bad parent b/c of the risk involved. That is when I started looking for a new OBGYN. I spoke with labor and delivery nurses at all the major hospitals in Austin for recommendations and learned that North Austin Medical Center is the only hospital in Austin that allows midwifes to attend births and that Dr. Sebestyans hard work and belief that birth is a natural process is the reason for this change. Nurse after nurse complimented Dr. Sebestyan, Dr. Champaigne and the 3 midwives that work with them (Lisa, Liane and Kathy). SAFETY WAS MY #1 CONCERN, BUT I ALSO WANTED A NATURAL PEACEFUL DELIVERY. I wanted the best of both worlds which meant I needed to be in a hospital in case of VBAC complications! This office is the only office I found where I could get the best of both worlds. When I went into labor, Lisa (one of the amazing midwifes) was with me throughout the process and we delivered a healthy baby girl 100% naturally (no medical intervention, no epidural, no pressuring me to speed up the process). I felt safe that I was in a hospital, but I also had the support and guidance of a team of professionals that TRULY and WHOLEHEARTEDLY supported my desire for a natural birth. I trusted the women at this practice so much, I would have gladly chosen a repeat c-section if this is what they recommended to me. Instead, they assisted and supported me through a completely natural and successful VBAC. The birth of my 2nd daughter with this practice renewed my faith in the medical profession and in myself as a powerful birthing capable woman!
Pros: YOU CAN HAVE HOME BIRTH EXPERIENCE IN HOSPITAL
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