Can I do this? (long)

Re: Can I do this? (long)

• iris427 member

  March 2011

  I'm sorry, that sounds really scary.  Fetal distress is usually considered a "non-recurring" reason for a c/s, meaning it probably won't happen again.  

  The fact that you've already had a vaginal delivery means you could be a good candidate for VBAC.  Moms who had a vaginal birth before their c/s are more likely to have a successful VBAC.  You've already had a healthy vaginal birth, so you know your body can do that.

  Was your c/s a low, horizontal incision?  Have you talked to an OB about VBAC at all?   

  
  

  
  

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• MAprincess member

  March 2011

  Wow, that sounds scary.  But you have given a good example here of how every pregnancy is different.  As pp said, fetal distress is generally an isolated incident and you are no more likely that it will happen again. 

  Definitely speak to your doctor about it.  From what you wrote here, you are a great candidate.  And, FWIW, I don't think the epi was the cause for this.  I think it would have panned out that way no matter what if the cord was so tightly wrapped.

  Glad everyone is ok and healthy!

  

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• papagena member

  March 2011

  Ditto pp - you sound like a great candidate.  People who have had vaginal births before are generally excellent candidates, and it sounds like the epi and the cord (which isn't likely to reoccur) were the issues that led to your c/s.  Good luck!!
  

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• LadyDelilah member

  March 2011

  iris427:

  I'm sorry, that sounds really scary.  Fetal distress is usually considered a "non-recurring" reason for a c/s, meaning it probably won't happen again.  

  The fact that you've already had a vaginal delivery means you could be a good candidate for VBAC.  Moms who had a vaginal birth before their c/s are more likely to have a successful VBAC.  You've already had a healthy vaginal birth, so you know your body can do that.

  Was your c/s a low, horizontal incision?  Have you talked to an OB about VBAC at all?   

  My first appt is this upcoming week so no I havent spoken to her about details but I have asked her is she is VBAC supportive and she said it was completely up to me at my 6wk PP visit with DD but yes low horizontal incision, I didnt know they did any other kind. Im not sure how truly supportive my OB is but it sounds like shes not completely opposed to the idea.

  Thank you ladies Hopefully we will have a successful VBAC come November!

  

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• LadyDelilah member

  March 2011

  iris427:

  I'm sorry, that sounds really scary.  Fetal distress is usually considered a "non-recurring" reason for a c/s, meaning it probably won't happen again.  

  The fact that you've already had a vaginal delivery means you could be a good candidate for VBAC.  Moms who had a vaginal birth before their c/s are more likely to have a successful VBAC.  You've already had a healthy vaginal birth, so you know your body can do that.

  Was your c/s a low, horizontal incision?  Have you talked to an OB about VBAC at all?   

  My first appt is this upcoming week so no I havent spoken to her about details but I have asked her is she is VBAC supportive and she said it was completely up to me at my 6wk PP visit with DD but yes low horizontal incision, I didnt know they did any other kind. Im not sure how truly supportive my OB is but it sounds like shes not completely opposed to the idea.

  Thank you ladies Hopefully we will have a successful VBAC come November!

  

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• lorryfach

  March 2011

  MAprincess:

  From what you wrote here, you are a great candidate.  And, FWIW, I don't think the epi was the cause for this.  I think it would have panned out that way no matter what if the cord was so tightly wrapped.

  Glad everyone is ok and healthy!

  Ditto this. Both baby and cord were in a bad position and that has nothing to do with an epidural, nor is it something that is likely to repeat. I had a poorly positioned baby and no epi, and I was just in excruciating pain for a very long time before the call to c/s. It didn't make anything better. OTOH, I got an epi with my VBAC baby and everything turned out perfectly fine.

  You've already proven you can get a baby out vaginally, so you're an ideal VBAC candidate.

  FYI, while low horizontal incisions are now the norm, circumstances can require other options such as a vertical incision, or even an inverted T. They'll cut however they need to to get the baby out if there's a problem, kwim?

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• CherryStarburst member

  March 2011

  Hi Dani! You may want to look at ICAN's wbsite if you haven't already.. my DS was born via ceserean after 3 hours of pushing and I know how you are feeling. I felt like maybe it was my fault somehow. If you want to have a VBAC make sure you have support and knowledge to back you up. You may want to look into switching OBs or getting a birth souls or midwife, someone to support you and back you up during labor.

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• LadyDelilah member

  March 2011

  Thank you so much ladies! I meet with my OB later this afternoon I have a TON of questions for her after looking at ICAN. I'm excited

  

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