Has anyone had a repeat c/s

tdjmah · November 2011

Has anyone had a repeat c/s instead of trying for a VBAC. My first time around i had a c/s because DS was breech. Now i am debating if i should plan a c/s or try a VBAC. Doctors have told me that my chances of delivering natural are 50 50 because my pelvic opening is small, but deep down i would like to try to see if i can do it. Which kind of makes me feel selfish. Another part of me would like to just schedule a c/s and hope for another fast recovery.

nosoup4u · November 2011

tdjmah:
Has anyone had a repeat c/s instead of trying for a VBAC. My first time around i had a c/s because DS was breech. Now i am debating if i should plan a c/s or try a VBAC. Doctors have told me that my chances of delivering natural are 50 50 because my pelvic opening is small, but deep down i would like to try to see if i can do it. Which kind of makes me feel selfish. Another part of me would like to just schedule a c/s and hope for another fast recovery.

Listen, VBAC is just as reasonable an option as a RCS, so don't feel selfish at all about wanting one. The risks for both are pretty low.

I wouldn't put a lot of weight in the doctors telling you your pelvis is small, especially if you haven't been in labor before. Having another breech baby, while possible, isn't something that will necessarily happen again, either. The average rate of successful VBAC is around 70%, so you do have a decent shot at it.

It's probably worth your time looking up your local ICAN chapter and seeing if they have recommendations for local providers who support VBAC, or getting a second opinion from another provider. Good luck deciding!

thelongroad · November 2011

I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.

Daisy22 · November 2011

I had a repeat c/s with my second and will with the 3rd. I never even considered a VBAC. My sister tried for one and was a great candiate according to her OB but she was in the percentage that have a raptured uterus. It was the most horrible thing I've ever had to witness. We almost lost my niece and sister that day. So yes it may be uncommon but when you see it happen you never want to try to do that. My 2nd c/s was actually easier then my first and my frist was extremely easy. You need to just figure out what is right for you and your family.

nosoup4u · November 2011

thelongroad:
I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.

Good for you! You're obviously a superior mother to all those who chose a VBAC with their children. I totally put my "birth experience" ahead of my child, no doubt! </sarcasm>.

kcvasquez · November 2011

nosoup4u:
thelongroad:
I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.
Good for you! You're obviously a superior mother to all those who chose a VBAC with their children. I totally put my "birth experience" ahead of my child, no doubt! </sarcasm>.

I see nothing in her post saying she was superior because she is okay with a RCS? I think the response to the post is unnecessary.

tdjmah · November 2011

nosoup4u:

tdjmah:
Has anyone had a repeat c/s instead of trying for a VBAC. My first time around i had a c/s because DS was breech. Now i am debating if i should plan a c/s or try a VBAC. Doctors have told me that my chances of delivering natural are 50 50 because my pelvic opening is small, but deep down i would like to try to see if i can do it. Which kind of makes me feel selfish. Another part of me would like to just schedule a c/s and hope for another fast recovery.

Listen, VBAC is just as reasonable an option as a RCS, so don't feel selfish at all about wanting one. The risks for both are pretty low.

I wouldn't put a lot of weight in the doctors telling you your pelvis is small, especially if you haven't been in labor before. Having another breech baby, while possible, isn't something that will necessarily happen again, either. The average rate of successful VBAC is around 70%, so you do have a decent shot at it.

It's probably worth your time looking up your local ICAN chapter and seeing if they have recommendations for local providers who support VBAC, or getting a second opinion from another provider. Good luck deciding!

My doctor was very encouraging about doing a VBAC, he told me whatever i choose he will go along with it. He told me we dont have to make a decision yet and once we choose and i change my mind he is ok with that. He did say that if i choose a VBAC he wont let me push for more then 1 hour, just for safety reasons. Im thinking maybe if the baby is in the "perfect" position, face down and has a smaller head i might try it. My sons head was 39cm at birth, even if he wasnt breech i dont think he would have fit.

thelongroad · November 2011

nosoup4u:
thelongroad:
I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.
Good for you! You're obviously a superior mother to all those who chose a VBAC with their children. I totally put my "birth experience" ahead of my child, no doubt! </sarcasm>.

Wow, you obviously got some serious issues with your child birth experience! I'm very sorry for you.

I never, in any way, implied that I was a superior mother. I was simply stating that in the grand scheme of life, the way my kids come out is so unimportant. I place a greater importance on having grown a healthy and wonderful child inside of me and on the kind of life we can provide the child once it's born.

Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.com · November 2011

I choose to have a repeat c/s. One one my reasons, was a small pelvic opening. That wasn't what lead to the first c/s, they told me later she was stuck and I wouldn't have been able to deliver her naturally anyway. I think if you want to try to deliver VBAC go for it!

nosoup4u · November 2011

kcvasquez:
nosoup4u:
thelongroad:
I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.
Good for you! You're obviously a superior mother to all those who chose a VBAC with their children. I totally put my "birth experience" ahead of my child, no doubt! </sarcasm>.

I see nothing in her post saying she was superior because she is okay with a RCS? I think the response to the post is unnecessary.

Really? I think you're a nicer person than me, then (and I say that non-snarkily!).

Choosing RCS over VBAC isn't a big deal, and I can understand why a woman would - if her first labor was really long and hard, or if she knows someone who has experienced uterine rupture, etc.

But saying that you don't have any "hang ups" as to how your baby was born is implying that a woman who chose VBAC *did*, and though she might not have intended it to sound like all VBACers are a selfish bunch of women who choose that good old boogeyman of "birth experience over the baby", it certainly came off like that to me. My apologies if I read into it too much.

atc282 · November 2011

I just had a RCS almost a month ago. I did want to VBAC but my OB had certain requirements in order for me to do so--we waited until a few days before my EDD to finally schedule the RCS when my DS showed little progress in terms of dilation and effacement. My OB only let me go til 40w2d max and since DS still wasn't coming, I had the RCS.

While I felt neutral about the actual birth (be it VBAC or RCS), I primarily wanted to VBAC if possible b/c: 1) I had a miserable recovery with my 1st c/s and more importantly 2) I have 2 y/o twins that I SAH with that I knew surgery would give me more restrictions than being able to deliver vaginally.

All in all, it worked out for the best and I had a wonderful experience!

GL in whatever you decide!!

BUmama · November 2011

I had a rcs with baby 2 and will for the 3rd as well. In my experience, I was not a vbac candidate at all. My first child was small but my pelvis was smaller and then a fibroid was discovered very near my cervix, ruling out any chance for a vbac. This baby, having had 2 previous c/s, especially after the 2nd where I ended up having an arterial tear, I am a solid c/s.

You have to do what you feel is best for you and your baby. My first baby had serious problems that necessitated a c/s and I'm perfectly fine with how everything worked out in the end.

thelongroad · November 2011

nosoup4u:
kcvasquez:
nosoup4u:
thelongroad:
I opted for a repeat c-section. I considered a VBAC for all of a few minutes. My first labor was 23 hours ending in a c-section and no way did I want to go through that again. Furthermore, I don't have any hangups about how this beautiful child I nurtured and grew for 9 months comes out of my body...I was more into the kind of mother I would be once he came out.
Good for you! You're obviously a superior mother to all those who chose a VBAC with their children. I totally put my "birth experience" ahead of my child, no doubt! </sarcasm>.

You derived a whole implication from one of my statements??? That's nuts!! And selfish, where the hell did me not worrying about my birth experience make VBACers selfish??
You are a piece of work!
I see nothing in her post saying she was superior because she is okay with a RCS? I think the response to the post is unnecessary.
Really? I think you're a nicer person than me, then (and I say that non-snarkily!).
Choosing RCS over VBAC isn't a big deal, and I can understand why a woman would - if her first labor was really long and hard, or if she knows someone who has experienced uterine rupture, etc.
But saying that you don't have any "hang ups" as to how your baby was born is implying that a woman who chose VBAC *did*, and though she might not have intended it to sound like all VBACers are a selfish bunch of women who choose that good old boogeyman of "birth experience over the baby", it certainly came off like that to me. My apologies if I read into it too much.

nosoup4u · November 2011

tdjmah:
My doctor was very encouraging about doing a VBAC, he told me whatever i choose he will go along with it. He told me we dont have to make a decision yet and once we choose and i change my mind he is ok with that. He did say that if i choose a VBAC he wont let me push for more then 1 hour, just for safety reasons. Im thinking maybe if the baby is in the "perfect" position, face down and has a smaller head i might try it. My sons head was 39cm at birth, even if he wasnt breech i dont think he would have fit.

Honestly, if you do want to try for a VBAC, I'd look into what other providers would do. Only being allowed to push for an hour seems pretty strict (especially if you and the baby are doing fine). Positioning definitely makes a difference, my VBAC baby was in a good position and 2.5 lbs bigger than my first, who was OP. hth

HBaylies · November 2011

I'll be having a repeat c/s because it's my hospital's policy to do attempt vbacs. If I had the choice, I would probably do another c/s since the first time around DS never made it past 0 station even after 28 hours of labor and over 2 hours of pushing. They doubt any baby would fit.

belljason92 · November 2011

If your doctor is with you in this decision, go for it. Recovery from natural childbirth is a lot easier than c-section recovery which typically takes around 6 to 8 weeks. Just make sure your doctor will be immediately available for VBAC when the time comes. Get your doctor to commit to this!

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