2 c-sections, still VBAC?

Nov5Mrs.

I had one cs with dd (breech), then unsucessfully attempted a VBAC with DS 7months ago. We originally wanted to have 3 kids, but I'd really like to have a VBAC next time and now I'm pretty sure that's not possible.

To make a long story short, I was thinking that it was still possible to VBAC, even after the 2 cs. I'd read on ICAN that some women had done it although they were mostly homebirths and I'm not sure I could do that. Anyway, I know ACOG just came out with a new statement that women should be able to have a trial of labor in the hospital even after 2 cs, but I just spoke to an aquaintance of mine who works as a Labor and Delivery nurse at our local hospital and she said she has never, ever seen anyone VBA2C at our hospital. I know I can still have another baby and do the repeat cs, but I was really hoping to VBAC if we had a 3rd. Has anyone done this at a hospital, not homebirth? Is my only option to just stay home until I can't take it anymore? I feel like that's a dangerous option, but so is having rcs! Any experiences with this?

S+J+G+1

Everything I have read says most hospitals will not attempt the after two previous C-secs. Sorry =( 

LittleEgypt

You should ask people from your local ICAN about providers that do VBA2C. If they don't have a blanket policy against VBAC, then it should be up to the provider and not hte hospital. I know that it's uncommon in my area, but it happens in homes and at the hospital, because I read birth stories that are VBA2C.

Is there another hospital within an hour of your house? What about birth centers? I live within an hour of at least five hospitals, and I would definitely choose one of the further ones if I weren't planning a HB.

Strawberrywine

I'm VBA2C candidate. I've found a supportive hospital and midwives and OBs. They have done VBA2C since I've been pregnant. 2 or 3, but they've done them.

I'm not sure if my body will be successful but I'm definitely grateful for a TOL. OBs and midwives have basically said stay at home, stay at home, stay at home until you can't take it any longer than come in. I have a doula hired to come and help me labor at home and then head to the hospital.  

 At the same time, I really want a healthy child and I'm kinda freaked out that in order to be successful I basically have to hang out at home where it isn't safe for me and my baby.

I've also prepared a c/s birth plan and tried to visualize how it can be a positive experience.  It's depressing.

DeansGirl0329

I'm going for a VBA2C. I don't know how many my hospital (that I switched to) has done but they handle all the weird crap so I'm sure they've had their share. 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed all goes well. Check around - see if you can find a place that is more supportive of the idea.  

 

Jennyl1976

I have had two c-sections.  I never thought I would have anymore children.  I found out I am pregnant.  I would love the chance to have VBAC.  We realized after my second daughter that I was not fully dilating because the medicine was stopping my labor.  Family and friends just don't understand how bad I want to do this.  I haven't talked to my doctor yet.  I am thinking they won't allow it, but wow I would love the experience.  I am prepared to not take meds just so I can get the chance to experience vaginal delivery.