VBAC Experiences

Hello!

I have recently found out I am pregnant with my second baby and looking at which hospital I should give birth at.

For context, I went to Worthing hospital with my first. Everything prenatal wise was excellent but when it came down to labour/birth and post birth, it was a horrendous experience. I felt very unsupported by the midwife I had during labour and by some midwives post birth too unfortunately. So I ended up having an emergency c-section after a long time labouring but I’m hoping to try for a vbac this time if possible.

Does anyone have any experience of VBAC at any of the Sussex hospitals and could recommend which ones to go to or avoid?

Also if anyone has any doula recommendations? I’m not sure if I’m able to afford one but I feel it could help with the VBAC so I’m trying to explore my options.

Many thanks in advance ❤️

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