3 years for a VBAC?

faith194

I called my OB today, since we never discussed how long to wait to get pregnant.  I probably thought at my six week appointment that I was one and done.  I also figured I'd just do a RCS. I thought my recovery would be better if I don't go into labor and I would know what to expect.

I'm slowly changing my mind, though. VBAC seems the healthiest route. FWIW: OB said I was an excellent canidate for a VBAC, even though I didn't go into labor on my own after my water broke, and I didn't dilate past 6 after 12 hours of Pit.

Anyway, I spoke with a nurse today, just because I was curious what my OB would recommend(we aren't ttcing at this exact moment).  She said 3 years between c-section and VBAC attempt would be ideal, although they understand that isn't always possible.  She did speak with the OB and returned my call(I wasn't home). I will call back on Monday to see what my OB really recommends.

Three years between deliveries sounds like a long time, even though we aren't TTCing at this exact moment.

scuba2011

I think we would all agree this is something that each of us have to dicuss individually with our OBs because there are different factors to consider but that said- My OB said I was also an excellent candidate for VBAC assuming I don't develop pre-e again. She also said I could safely try for VBAC if I waited a year to start trying for baby #2! That would put close to 22 months between deliveries if I got BFP around LOs first bday. 

JG362009

My doctor told me 18 months between deliveries.  I'll be basically 24 months in between deliveries and am trying to VBAC.  

caprocornia

My doctor said to wait a year after birth before TTC again.  I asked about VBAC too, and that was still her answer.  Three years seems like a lot.

kb2bkk

I was told 18 months delivery to delivery.

kcvasquez

I was also told 18 months at the earliest between pregnancies to try for a VBAC. However I have read multiple stories of successful VBAC's earlier than that, I would be interested to know as to why your OB thinks 3 years? Also hop on over to the VBAC board if you have more questions on VBAC's! There are quite a few knowledgable women who have also had successful VBAC's and they are great with all of the researched information they've found!

kcisthebombdotcom

My doctor would have let me VBAC if I went into labor naturally and my deliveries were under 13 months apart.

If you want kids closer than 3 years apart and VBAC is important to you, I'd call around and find another doctor who would be on board with your family plans and VBAC.

GL!

holly321

I feel the time between should be determined on an individual basis.  I was told I could get pregnant when I wanted and could try for a vbac.  But I also had a very easy healthy pregnancy, didn't even swell.  The only reason I had a c/s was that DD flipped breech right at the end.  I already was 5.5 cm and 100% zero station too, not in labor.  So it looks like my body was ready to go! 

faith194

Thanks ladies. She is the only one in the are who performs them. She will let women try for a VBAC prior to the 3 year mark(I had a friend try around the 18 month mark, but failed), but it sounds like she feels there is a better success rate if you wait. I'm anxious to speak to the nurse and see what she said. Maybe the nurse was misinformed?

iris427

I've always heard 18-24 months, never 3 years.  

By the way, we have a separate board here for VBAC, feel free to come post over there.  

nosoup4u

JG362009:

My doctor told me 18 months between deliveries.  I'll be basically 24 months in between deliveries and am trying to VBAC.  

I think 18 months is actually the standard recommendation. 

Some good links about more VBAC info:

https://givingbirthwithconfidence.org/2-2/a-womans-guide-to-vbac/

https://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10212

You might also want to find your local ICAN group and see how VBAC-friendly your current OB is. 

honkytonk_kid

The research says that 18-24 months between deliveries reduces the risk of uterine rupture, and increases the success rate. I don't *think* any longer of an interval produces any additional benefit, but I'm not 100% sure.

Leap08

The information I received from my MWs office claims you have a better chance of a successful VBAC if there are at least 2 years between births. My births will be almost exactly 2 years apart.

SkobysBride

I can't remember what my OB said, but I had my boys 18 months apart and VBAC'd successfully.  Good Luck to you!

faith194

Thanks ladies! I spoke with the nurse again today. She said my OB believes a VBAC is best if I wait to get pregnant 16 months after my c-section. That means in four months, I can TTC(well, we could try now, but we aren't ready).  It is so interesting the differences in OB's. Oh, and I totally get that if we get pregnant after the 16 month mark, it doesn't mean a VBAC is 100%, not even close. I just want to have the best shot at having one.

I do lurk on the VBAC board. Once I get pregnant(if we decide on number 2), I will post there!

CalMum_Momma

I am suprised they consider you an "excellent" candidate for VBAC considering the things you mentioned. That aside, my OB says 2 years is ideal. I am attempting VBAC when DS will be 22mo.