Community› The Bump Message Boards› VBAC
VBAC
New Discussion

Vbac and scared.

JSSMITH86JSSMITH86
in VBAC
For my first son I ended having a c-section due to the fact he was in distress and I wasn't dialating past 8 cm. So this time, I really want to try for a vaginal birth but my midwife thinks I should just go ahead with the c-section. Yea, they are quick but the aftermath for me was kinda bad. It made getting out of bed and walking up and down stairs difficult. My scar healed very well no scar tissue and you can barely see the incision line. I want to go for natural methods again but I'm just a little nervous, more nervous I think than with my son.
Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: Vbac and scared.

  • lostaspenlostaspen

    I had a similar experience--I was stuck at 9cm for 6hours before the csection, due to fetal distress.  What are your midwife's reasons for encouraging a RCS?  What type of midwife is she (there are different types: https://www.naturalbirthandbabycare.com/midwives.html)   I had a CNM last time and she was very sterile, more nurse than midwife in my opinion.  This time I have a CPM and she is very encouraging of a VBAC!  

    If you're not happy with your midwife, are there other options in your area?  For me it would be worth interviewing other midwives and OBs to see if you can find one that is supportive! 

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker image image
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • novilisenovilise member
    That does seem odd that your midwife is suggesting RCS, doesn't it? Is there any other reason why she would? Because from your details, you sound like a good candidate to me. There wasn't even a question about your own anatomy? That is the question for me, but I still haven't had any of the midwives suggest RCS. They said it could go either way, so I scheduled a RCS in my 40th week....and even that may be earlier than most would do!
    BabyFetus Ticker


    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    image
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • MAprincessMAprincess member
    If you want to try for a VBAC, you should have that option unless there is a medical issue.  Just because you had a decent c/s recovery does not mean you HAVE to have a c/s!  But I'd suggest you look into finding another provider who might be more positive about the experience for you.  Good luck!
    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickers Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers image image
    Report Reply
  • preg_amypreg_amy
    Yeah, I would check into another provider.  You'd have to switch your care to an OB for a RCS anyway, so you might as well see if you can find someone who is more VBAC-friendly.
    Mama to Elliot (11.09.08) and Jude (09.01.11)
    Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"