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New here-TTC this month and wanting a VBAC
Hi ladies, I had my DS via emergency C/S back in '08. Hindsight has left me feeling very bummed out over not letting nature take it's course more. At my 40 week appointment mr Dr. dropped the bomb on me that he was going OOT and 'didn't know' what the other drs in the practice were going to do as far as induction/waiting on baby' etc... I panicked b/c at that point I was over it had severe heartburn, to the point of vomiting every night and losing weight. He offered me an induction for that Sun night and I would deliver Monday some time. Had I known what I know now I would have just taken my chances but I didn't know that much about what induction would really be like. It was HORRIBLE! Then by the next afternoon I was at 8 but once I got the epi DS was in fetal distress. I was so foggy from all of the overnight drugs I got to 'help me sleep' that all I really remember is that DS was in distress, I was laying on my left side with oxygen, his heart rate dipped about 20 people rushed into my room they upped the epi and the MW had me sign C/S consent forms and at that point they were running. DS was out about 15 minutes or so later. It was the most terrifying experience in the moment.
In the end I was happy to have a healthy baby and I did have a very uneventful recovery but I have kicked myself ever since about allowing the induction to take place when I was making no progress and my body/baby were not ready. I think, and I am no Dr so I could be wrong, that I am a good candidate for VBAC b/c it was and induction and I did get to 8 but once DS's heart rate dropped a few times no one was going to give me the time to progress to 10. I wish I could say I remember more clearly but it was all a total blur. I found a MD/CNM practice that I think will be supportive in allowing me to VBAC w/no time limits like having to be in labor by 40 weeks on the nose. I am open to the RC/S if it has to be that way but I want a chance to really try to avoid it if I can. We just started TTC #2 so now I have this on my mind constantly. Thanks for reading and sharing any thoughts or similar experiences.
Colin Patrick-7/14/08
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Re: New here-TTC this month and wanting a VBAC
My c/s story is really similar! I was pressured/scared into induction at 41 weeks, progress to 9cm, and was stuck there for 6 hours, then I got an epi and DS's heart rate started dropping with contractions, so they freaked out and I got a c/s. I think it was completely avoidable had my CNM been more knowledgeable and supportive. And I still wish I'd had a doula.
This time I've switched to a CPM and and much more confident and educated! I'm so excited for my VBAC (barring any true emergencies). I highly recommend reading The VBAC Companion and Ina May's Guide to Childbirth. Both made me feel really encouraged and empowered to have a vaginal birth. Good luck!