VBAC
Not sure if I want a VBAC?
I am 6w3d and my doctor asked if I wanted to have a VBAC which I wasn't expecting since I will be delivering 18 months after the the C/S. Has any one else had a VBAC that soon? Does any one have any recommendations? The doctor gave me the option and said if I am uncomfortable with the VBAC we can do a C/S, but I am very undecided.
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Re: Not sure if I want a VBAC?
I have a friend who went on to have a great VBAC after her twin c/s.
The evidence is far in favor of baby and mom for a VBAC, your body knows what to do. I love to read birth stories, it really empowered me for my VBAC 2 years ago. I wanted more than 2 children, and did not want multiple surgeries. Knowledge about birth can really relieve a lot of your worries - read birth stories, learn about the process of labor and birth. You could expect to labor and push like a first time mom time-wise, and your body will still know how to go into labor and bring the baby down. The best thing I can advise is to personally seek to learn about childbirth and see if after all that, you still feel apprehension. What do you think about meeting with a midwife? Some women really love the personal care and time to talk through worries with a woman.
You could also seek out your local ICAN group, or post more here for support. You can absolutely do it - it's your choice, and it needs to be something you will to do. You can't control the outcomes, but you can certainly contribute to a good one, and take the rest as it comes. Figure out how you want your baby to be born. :-)
Thank you for all the advice I guess when I got pregnant by accident 3 months later I pushed VBAC out of my mind as an option and I wasn't ready for the doctor to be pushing for it as long as I am willing he thinks that natural is best. I am so glad I have a new OB this time around I know my old one was very scissor happy. And I think I am starting to look forward to having a VBAC.