Scheduling a C-Section.

Cyrbia

I had a c-section last time around. I plan on scheduling one for this time to avoid the worry of it being needed again.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Reasons I should/shouldn't?

Me2!

Does your dr. do Vbacs? My dr. doesn't and I knew that going in so I don't have a choice and will be scheduling the c-section as soon as they tell me it's ok to do so.

HeyyRed

Cyrbia:

I had a c-section last time around. I plan on scheduling one for this time to avoid the worry of it being needed again.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Reasons I should/shouldn't?

That's a question I would ask a qualified medical practitioner and not a bunch of strangers on the internet completely unaware of your medical history and background.

But hey, that's just me.?

mtendere

Definitely a question for your doctor.  There's an article about VBACs on Time online this week.  You might want to check it out.  You may have a hard time finding a doctor willing to let you try to deliver vaginally.

Good luck.

Ehrenow

Umm, that's a very important, personal decision. There are a lot of passionate opinions on both sides. But this is ultimately your decision.?

I would hope however, that you would do research so that you can make both a medically and emotionally informed decision about what you want to happen to your body and to your baby.?

I would start with Googling VBAC. ?

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jolis_petits_bijoux

Cyrbia:

I had a c-section last time around. I plan on scheduling one for this time to avoid the worry of it being needed again.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? Reasons I should/shouldn't?

I'd check with your doc to see if you are a candidate for VBAC. 

mrsjrmiller

I think it is pretty standard procedure for those who had a c-section first time to schedule it the second time. I think the dr. will obviously be able to help you decide what is best.

LauraandMatt

I will also be having a repeat c-section by my choice.  They don't do VBACs here, but if they did I would still go for a c-section based on my experience and worries about VBAC.  There is a lot of info online about the benefits/risks..of course some of it is biased, but as above with the previous posters, talk it all over with your doc before you decide.

guilliatt05

I will be scheduling a c-section with my doctor. I had a c-section with my son and the hospital that I'm delivering at doesn't do VBAC's. It's in their policy. But like everyone else said I would talk to your doctor b/c they will know what to do and have better information. I actually feel more comfortable knowing that I'm having a c-section than having to go through the 1st experience that I went through.