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Would you do a VBAC? WHy or why not?

Julia-HenryJulia-Henry member
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The date is set, and I loved my c/section #1. I've been planning on a scheduled c since before I even got pg. Anyway, now that it's all sorted out, I've been wondering about VBACs.

Anyone done one? Planning one? why or why not? Any ideas or experiences on this?

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Re: Would you do a VBAC? WHy or why not?

  • ShannonLKShannonLK

    I've been thinking about it and just can't quite decide.  I've had 2 c-sections and the last time I went for a checkup the doctor I saw said a VBAC was very possible.  Before that visit I'd pretty much ruled it out because my doctor thought a planned c-section would be best.  I will see my doctor at my next visit so I'm going to pick his brain some more and see what he says (if he changes his mind about thinking a c-section is really necessary).  You would think that all the doctors in the same practice would approach things the same way!

    I did find out at my last appt that they won't induce for a VBAC though, which made me feel better!  Basically I would have until a certain date to get things started on my own.  If nothing happened then a c-section it is. 

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  • WorcbrideWorcbride member
    nope, not doing it.  LOVED my csection even tho it was unplanned;  I see no need for me to be in labor for 20+ hours :-)
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  • jennasitajennasita member
    I did one and it was a wonderful experience.  The c-section was so painful to heal from, but the VBAC was so much easier to recover from.
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  • chiromommyMichellechiromommyMichelle member
    I would have, and wanted to very badly, but our area is very unfriendly toward VBACS.  Only one hospital 'allows' them now, and very few providers will take VBAC patients.
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  • dkaysdkays

    I have had 2 VBACs and they were well worth it.  When you've only had a c-section you don't have a comparison on the recovery.  My c-section was a breeze but my VBAC recovery was even better.  I hope for another VBAC this time but I will be fine either way. 

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  • Sunsh1neSunsh1ne member
    No.  Why take the risk?
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