VBAC roll call? (for ease of lurking LOL)

http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCsQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.health.govt.nz%2Fsystem%2Ffiles%2Fdocuments%2Fpublications%2Fnz-maternity-clinical-indicators-2009-v2.pdf&ei=uaS1UfSMGfGTiQeFy4HQDA&usg=AFQjCNFequQ2Rv4n_h_7D8onbLzBtP-WaQ&sig2=mkpUr9xT9wxG69kA_YlqDw&bvm=bv.47534661,d.aGc

has c section rates per dhb  not sure about vbac rates though

Just wanted to say hi Marama and tell you about my recent experience (DS is 3 weeks old). I had an elective Cs with DD because of polyhydrominos and a large baby she was 9lb 11oz. I was really determined to get my VBAC so I found what I thought was a great midwife but she wasn't very supportive and said I wouldn't have a choice re continuous monitoring which I was not keen on and strongly recommended an epidural. At 32 weeks I decided to find a midwife that was more supportive of my choices. I found a fantastic supportive midwife who I quickly came to trust. Anyway about the labour...MW broke my waters as I was 5cm and in no pain. Requested to labour in the pool and I was able to, I was monitored via the Doppler every 10-15 mins never was strapped to the bed. Had gas only as pain relief which was all I wanted. Bub was born after 2.5 hours in the pool was an amazing experience and so happy to get my ideal birth, bub was perfect at birth, a very healthy 9lb 6oz and scored 10, 10 and 10 on his apgars. Of course I always would have done whatever was needed to keep my baby safe which I did do with the full backing of my MW and OB. If I was to give any advice I would say stick to ur guns, ask lots of questions and make sure u have a supportive midwife. All the best Marama:)

Just wanted to post some support! I've had a c-section as my son was too big to fit, and I'm hoping if I ever get pregnant again that I'll get a chance at a VBAC. My mother had three kids - her first was a c-section, then she had a 'normal' birth, then last (me) was another c-section (too big again - my sister was the smallest and only just came out with forceps etc). Since you had one for breech, there isn't any known reason you can't get a normally-aligned baby out safely, so I can't see any issue with you getting a VBAC! I was lucky with my c-section that due to my family history (having the same body-type as my mother with absolutely no waist height) it's wasn't a surprise for me, but I'd dearly like to get lucky with a smaller child (DS was 9.5 lb).