Vbac and scared.

JSSMITH86

For my first son I ended having a c-section due to the fact he was in distress and I wasn't dialating past 8 cm. So this time, I really want to try for a vaginal birth but my midwife thinks I should just go ahead with the c-section. Yea, they are quick but the aftermath for me was kinda bad. It made getting out of bed and walking up and down stairs difficult. My scar healed very well no scar tissue and you can barely see the incision line. I want to go for natural methods again but I'm just a little nervous, more nervous I think than with my son.

lostaspen

I had a similar experience--I was stuck at 9cm for 6hours before the csection, due to fetal distress.  What are your midwife's reasons for encouraging a RCS?  What type of midwife is she (there are different types: https://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/midwives.html)   I had a CNM last time and she was very sterile, more nurse than midwife in my opinion.  This time I have a CPM and she is very encouraging of a VBAC!  

If you're not happy with your midwife, are there other options in your area?  For me it would be worth interviewing other midwives and OBs to see if you can find one that is supportive! 

novilise

That does seem odd that your midwife is suggesting RCS, doesn't it? Is there any other reason why she would? Because from your details, you sound like a good candidate to me. There wasn't even a question about your own anatomy? That is the question for me, but I still haven't had any of the midwives suggest RCS. They said it could go either way, so I scheduled a RCS in my 40th week....and even that may be earlier than most would do!

MAprincess

If you want to try for a VBAC, you should have that option unless there is a medical issue.  Just because you had a decent c/s recovery does not mean you HAVE to have a c/s!  But I'd suggest you look into finding another provider who might be more positive about the experience for you.  Good luck!

preg_amy

Yeah, I would check into another provider.  You'd have to switch your care to an OB for a RCS anyway, so you might as well see if you can find someone who is more VBAC-friendly.