TTC after a c/section

holly321

Have you made up your mind about vbac vs rcs?

I really want to vbac, but I am not sure how I could handle the let down if I have to rcs.

yunk11

I would like to vbac, but I'm not sure it's a realistic option for me. I have briefly talked to my doctor about it and she thinks we might have to just see how it goes. My biggest fear is that I'll labor for 26 hours and then end up with a cs (again). 

chattabox

I asked about it when I was pg with my second and they told me the risks of uterine rupture with having a VBAC.  Knowing I wanted more than 2 kids, I opted for a repeat csection.  I've had 3 now and we are TTC#4...and this will be my final csection.  I'm not as concerned how the baby gets out as long as they arrive safely.  GL with your decision

KNemo

I want to try for a VBAC for a number of reasons. The biggest reason is that I will have an active 3-year old, and I want to have an easier recovery. That being said, I am not so dead set that I would be devastated if I have to have a rcs.

sucrets4

I think a rcs is the best choice for me.  DD was breech so I went into it knowing that I would be having a section, although I didn't expect to go into labor so early!    I'm hoping that I even get to a point where it will be scheduled.  

 Both our parents live pretty far away, so it will also let us be prepared for them to come to help out with DD.

I am a bit upset to not try for a vaginal delivery, but with all of the other considerations, I think a rcs is the best for us. 

atlbride23

GhostMonkey:

I really don't care. I'm not overly attached on how LO goes from inside to outside baby. I would like to try for a VBAC just because I'm not a fan of unnecessary surgeries, but if it isn't a good option, then repeat it fine by me.

I feel the same way.  Healthy baby is #1.  I haven't discussed with my OB that I would like to try for a VBAC though, and if she flat out said no, i'll be looking for a second opinion.  CS revovery isnt a walk in the park, and having twins to chase after already, i'd like to avoid surgery.

cchill01

I definitely want a VBAC.  I don't think my c-section was necessary and the recovery stunk.

I would rather try for VBAC and fail, then not try.  It also gives LO the opportunity to prepare for birth by choosing his/her own birth date.

amanda31H

I was never "attached" to a vaginal delivery to begin with.  I wanted to deliver the girls vaginally, but a lot of doctors don't like doing that with mo/di twins, which is what my girls were.  So when they told me they wanted to do a c-section (about 4 days before I had it), I wasn't upset or anything.  It really didn't matter to me.

Recovering from mine was a breeze, so I'm more inclined to have a repeat c-section.  I know there's a risk of uterine rupture, which is also why I'm more inclined to have another since we want more kids.

iris427

amanda31H:

I was never "attached" to a vaginal delivery to begin with.  I wanted to deliver the girls vaginally, but a lot of doctors don't like doing that with mo/di twins, which is what my girls were.  So when they told me they wanted to do a c-section (about 4 days before I had it), I wasn't upset or anything.  It really didn't matter to me.

Recovering from mine was a breeze, so I'm more inclined to have a repeat c-section.  I know there's a risk of uterine rupture, which is also why I'm more inclined to have another since we want more kids.

Two people in this post mentioned choosing RCS because they want more kids in the future, so I just wanted to address this for anyone interested in learning more about VBAC and RCS.

There is no scientific evidence that VBAC can put you at risk for not being able to have more children.  Hysterectomy rates for VBAC and RCS are statistically similar. Furthermore, the risks from a c/s increase with each cesarean that you have.  This includes an increased risk in future pregnancies of placental problems, such as placenta previa and placenta accreta, a serious and potentially lethal complication.  So if you plan to have more children, you might want to consider that when you weigh your options. 

It's important to keep in mind that the risks of RCS and the risk of uterine rupture in a VBAC are very small and by far most VBACs and RCS will end in a healthy mother and a healthy baby. 

MySweetBaboo

GhostMonkey:

I really don't care. I'm not overly attached on how LO goes from inside to outside baby. I would like to try for a VBAC just because I'm not a fan of unnecessary surgeries, but if it isn't a good option, then repeat it fine by me.

 

This is my answer too!

angelsnight

iris427:

amanda31H:

I was never "attached" to a vaginal delivery to begin with.  I wanted to deliver the girls vaginally, but a lot of doctors don't like doing that with mo/di twins, which is what my girls were.  So when they told me they wanted to do a c-section (about 4 days before I had it), I wasn't upset or anything.  It really didn't matter to me.

Recovering from mine was a breeze, so I'm more inclined to have a repeat c-section.  I know there's a risk of uterine rupture, which is also why I'm more inclined to have another since we want more kids.

Two people in this post mentioned choosing RCS because they want more kids in the future, so I just wanted to address this for anyone interested in learning more about VBAC and RCS.

There is no scientific evidence that VBAC can put you at risk for not being able to have more children.  Hysterectomy rates for VBAC and RCS are statistically similar. Furthermore, the risks from a c/s increase with each cesarean that you have.  This includes an increased risk in future pregnancies of placental problems, such as placenta previa and placenta accreta, a serious and potentially lethal complication.  So if you plan to have more children, you might want to consider that when you weigh your options. 

It's important to keep in mind that the risks of RCS and the risk of uterine rupture in a VBAC are very small and by far most VBACs and RCS will end in a healthy mother and a healthy baby. 

Nothing to say about the topic, but I just wanted to say your children are beautiful!

ellesmama

I am 100% fine with having another c-section. I was terrified of the baby coming out either way the 1st time, but I had to have a c-section and never regretted it. It was not hard on me at all and it was nice not having to labor and knowing exactly what to expect.

iris427

angelsnight:

iris427:

amanda31H:

I was never "attached" to a vaginal delivery to begin with.  I wanted to deliver the girls vaginally, but a lot of doctors don't like doing that with mo/di twins, which is what my girls were.  So when they told me they wanted to do a c-section (about 4 days before I had it), I wasn't upset or anything.  It really didn't matter to me.

Recovering from mine was a breeze, so I'm more inclined to have a repeat c-section.  I know there's a risk of uterine rupture, which is also why I'm more inclined to have another since we want more kids.

Two people in this post mentioned choosing RCS because they want more kids in the future, so I just wanted to address this for anyone interested in learning more about VBAC and RCS.

There is no scientific evidence that VBAC can put you at risk for not being able to have more children.  Hysterectomy rates for VBAC and RCS are statistically similar. Furthermore, the risks from a c/s increase with each cesarean that you have.  This includes an increased risk in future pregnancies of placental problems, such as placenta previa and placenta accreta, a serious and potentially lethal complication.  So if you plan to have more children, you might want to consider that when you weigh your options. 

It's important to keep in mind that the risks of RCS and the risk of uterine rupture in a VBAC are very small and by far most VBACs and RCS will end in a healthy mother and a healthy baby. 

Nothing to say about the topic, but I just wanted to say your children are beautiful!

Thank you!