C-section or Vbac???

crystn78

I had a Csection with my first child 7 years ago. I am due in May and am able to have a VBAC but have heard about the uterine rupture and complications. I am trying to make a decision and I want to deliver VBAC instead of Csection but am a little afraid. Any advice?

mljohnson

why mess up your vagina too? I still have bladder issues and probably always will. I vote save the vagina!

Squirrel29

Check out the VBAC board.  While there is a small risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC the risk of a serious complication arising during a VBAC is actually smaller than the risk of a serious complication occurring during a repeat CS.  Also, the more sections you have the great risk of complications (especially placenta issues) in future pregnancies (if you plan on having any more kids I think that is something to really look at).  I can't rattle off any specific statistics the way some of the ladies on the VBAC board can.  Do your research and decide on what you are most comfortable with - there is risk either way, although both options are reasonably safe.  GL!!

shannm

Squirrel29:

Also, the more sections you have the great risk of complications (especially placenta issues) in future pregnancies (if you plan on having any more kids I think that is something to really look at). 

This is the main reason that I am trying for a VBAC. 

treble_clef

I wanted to try a vbac because we want another baby after this one.  Not that I can't have 3 c-sections, but pregnancies become more risky with c-sections.

Well, my ob is very pro-vbac for me, but my baby is breech again, so another c-section it is... 

tiffanythompson2407

well, since your last section was 7 years ago, I think you should be ok with a VBAC. I think the closer you have them together, the more complications that can arrise.

Aprilsies

I have gotten opinions from several of the Dr's at my practice. My labor did not progress and didn't go well. They advised me it would be best to have another c-sec. I am going with the lower risk rather then trying a v-vac and having additional complications but that is my specific situation! 

LuckyBride06

I'm going for the VBAC and I'm so excited for it! The risk of uterine rupture is less than 1%. There is more risk for complications from a csection, which is as you know a major surgery. I personally just want the experience of having a baby vaginally, I want to go into labor on my own, I want to push the baby out and be able to hold him right away. I don't want a planned C and all the complications and recovery that comes with a C. I recommend you read a lot about it and talk to your dr/midwife. It's a personal decision.

erbear

I really wanted to VBAC and went into labor, progressed, pushed for 2 hours, then had another c-section. I was bummed but I'm glad I tried. I really wanted that moment of "there she is!" and to have her on my chest immediately after delivery but it didn't happen. My first birth was so awful that I couldn't see the big deal about vaginal birth until I had such a better experience the second time around.

I don't know if that's helpful but for me, even with the same result, I'm glad I tried.

bobbs420

Squirrel29:

Check out the VBAC board.  While there is a small risk of uterine rupture with a VBAC the risk of a serious complication arising during a VBAC is actually smaller than the risk of a serious complication occurring during a repeat CS.  Also, the more sections you have the great risk of complications (especially placenta issues) in future pregnancies (if you plan on having any more kids I think that is something to really look at).  I can't rattle off any specific statistics the way some of the ladies on the VBAC board can.  Do your research and decide on what you are most comfortable with - there is risk either way, although both options are reasonably safe.  GL!!

All of this! I am due in early May, and trying for a VBAC.