Starting to consider TTC again and would prefer a VBAC

shakes

Back story:

DS was over 11 pounds and I failed to progress. I had a very supportive team of midwives and the OB who stepped in was a lovely wonderful man. He broke my water, nothing. He started pitocin and after 15 hours and full strength drip, nothing. I didn't go past 4cm. So we ended up with a section. I was devastated, a poor emotional reaction but I really was upset. I was happy we tried, I was happy I went med free up until the section but I felt like I had failed. I do believe it kick started my PPD as well. That being said, I am past it and very very grateful that the Dr made the decision with us to perform a section and DS and I are safe and healthy.

DH and I are planning to start TTCing in mid summer 2012. I would really like to have avoid a section at all realistic costs. Since you ladies have had and are going through this experience, I wanted to ask, what are the "criteria" to qualify for a VBAC? I realize a lot of factors may come into play as well as logistics and where you live, but I was wondering what the overall consensus is.

TIA.

chicsub

As you mentioned, the criteria varies from practice to practice.  However, barring any other complications, one of the biggest ones is what type of incision you had. 

Here's a summary of ACOG's statement:  https://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-21-10-1.cfm

I could see where having a very large baby could be a factor, but that would be the case whether you were a VBAC or not.  

So basically there really shouldn't be much of a difference between a VBAC and FTM as far as how to proceed with delivery.  I found that the biggest hurdle was the provider, hands down!  I ended up with GD this time and I can only imagine what a nightmare it would have been if I stayed with my old midwife.