"Successful VBAC through MGP"

Hi! I had an elective C-section in July 2024 due to bub being breech (pregnancy care through KEMH via main hospital). For the second bub my GP recommended I attend the MGP program. We did some shared care during the first few months of pregnancy (to manage iron levels) and then fully relied on my midwife for my pregnancy care. My midwife was Mia and her buddy Lynda.

I had such a positive prenatal experience. I felt very looked after and the level of care was amazing. The appointments ran on time and sometimes had to reschedule which was easy to do via text message. I needed some paperwork for work travel and I was able to communicate directly with Mia rather than having to wait for my next appointment. I was encouraged to ask questions and was not pressured at all on the way of delivery (I knew I need to make a decision around 36 weeks). Following discussions with Mia, Lynda and the doctor at MGP I decided I did not want to be inducted, so I booked a C-section at 40 weeks and if bub came early I would attempt a VBAC.

I went into labour and unfortunately Mia was not working however Lynda was! I gave her a call in the morning and she noted bub was likely coming today and reconfirmed with me whether I wanted to attempt a VBAC, to which I said yes. I was in communication with Lynda later in the afternoon and we met at the admission clinic later that night. When I arrived into hospital Lynda informed me that I was 10cm and bub arrived shortly after. It was so great to have a familiar face in the room, Lynda knew me and what I wanted during birth and spoke to me throughout the whole process of what was happening and why. I had a great birth!

The home visits by Lynda and then Mia were easy and I was able to ask questions around personal care and wound healing without feeling any shame.

Thank you both Mia and Lynda for such a great second birth journey. It truly was amazing and I would not change anything! ❤️