Likelihood of VBAC

lissiealkie

I have discussed this with my doctor and they are following appropriately.  I assumed that I would have to have another CS, but they said to proceed as if I would have a VBAC and if there were any complications, they would discuss it and make a recommendation.  I am scheduled to have a growth scan on 5/17.  I am at the point where I'm just not sure if I will be a good candidate for VBAC. 

With DS, I had PE and was induced 3 times (2 with Cervidil and 1 with Pitocin).  I was in the hospital 3 days before they decided to do a CS.  I was having contractions, but I didn't even feel them.  I just saw them on the monitor.  They said the induction probably failed because he was so large (9 lbs, 5 oz. and I'm only 5 feet tall).  I didn't even dilate past 1cm with him. 

I'm concerned that I will run into the same problems or worse with this pregnancy.  I'm at higher risk for PE because I had it before.  I also found out that I have GD, which increases the PE risk and also increases the risk for a larger baby.  I am scared that I will run into similar or additional problems with this baby, and I don't want to go through that.  I am on the fence about whether or not to have a VBAC and I just don't know.  I know that a CS is major surgery and I know the risks involved.  I also don't want to wait it out if its unlikely that I will be able to deliver without CS.  I was petrified and an emotional wreck when I had the CS and I want to prepare myself mentally for that if that's what is going to happen.  I don't want to go through the back and forth and all of the worry that I had with DS's delivery. 

cchill01

I can see why you would be confused.  You have a lot of extra things to think about.  If it was me, I'd probably schedule the c-section for 41 weeks and start preparing mentally for that.  If you are healthy and go into labor and the doctor thinks you could try for the VBAC, then you can evaluate then. 

+diana82+

cchill01:

I can see why you would be confused.  You have a lot of extra things to think about.  If it was me, I'd probably schedule the c-section for 41 weeks and start preparing mentally for that.  If you are healthy and go into labor and the doctor thinks you could try for the VBAC, then you can evaluate then. 

I agree. Good luck. 

lissiealkie

Thanks!!  I will discuss that at my next appointment.