I am determined to have a vbac in April..it will be 4 1/2 years since my c section. My question is for those who have had a vbac..I am afraid that when its time to push I will be distracted by the thought that if I push too hard my incision will rupture or something else will happen if I push too much or too hard..is this crazy thinking? If I'm thinking too much about that, I'm afraid my vbac won't be successful.
Re: VBAC ? Regarding pushing
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
I think statistically once you're to the pushing part, the chance of UR is lower. I remember reading somewhere that early to mid labor had the highest risk, because that's when the pressure is the greatest on your uterus. And I also agree with Iris, the only thing on your mind is pushing out the baby.
Honestly, once I got in the labor zone, that didn't even cross my mind. All the hospitals in my area require CFM, so I was monitored and everyone looked good the whole time, so I just didn't even think about it.
Having a doula really helped.
Like others have said, once I got into labor, the thought or rupture never crossed my mind. Pre-labor I remember being concerned about how I would know if something was going wrong. I think the reason I didn't think about it was because nothing of concern happened during my labor. The baby's heart rate stayed fine the whole time. Everything progressed normally and that gave me confidence that everything was normal.
And like Iris said, my whole focus was on getting the baby out during pushing. I didn't think of anything else at all really.
I have no help, but maybe work with your partner on ways to change your focus. But I have a feeling when it comes to pushing, your thoughts will be on getting your baby out.
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