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Trying for a VBAC after two c-sections, any others do this?

ChrisMiss31ChrisMiss31
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Hello all, I have never had a natural labour and am almost 38 weeks right now, I get strong BH everyday now and am very anxious/nervous about timing getting to the hospital in time! We are going to a hospital that is an hour away and live in a very rural area so if a winter storm comes we could be in for a very long drive! This is my third baby, I have had two c-sections before. I wonder if because I have had other pregnancies my labor will be shorter, or is it the birthing process that makes it faster the next times around? I feel so unprepared right now, not knowing what to expect! Worst part is my DH is out of town for work, I can make "the call" when it is time, but I so don't want to call him home to a false alarm! So I would apreciate any input from any of you ladies who have gone into labor naturally after a c-section. What was your experience?
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Re: Trying for a VBAC after two c-sections, any others do this?

  • cchill01cchill01 member

    From what I understand, you only go faster through the parts of labor that you've already been through.  So, if you've never pushed, your pushing will be like that of a first time Mom.  If you've never dilated, your dilation will be like that of a first time Mom.

    Since you're saying you've never had natural labor before, my guess is that you're in for a long haul.  Very few women have labors like they show on television.  I wouldn't worry too much.

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  • MAprincessMAprincess member
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    From what I understand, you only go faster through the parts of labor that you've already been through.  So, if you've never pushed, your pushing will be like that of a first time Mom.  If you've never dilated, your dilation will be like that of a first time Mom.

    Since you're saying you've never had natural labor before, my guess is that you're in for a long haul.  Very few women have labors like they show on television.  I wouldn't worry too much.

    cchill is right.  I was only 3 cm dilated when I had my c/s.  Because of this, basically my entire VBAC labor was compared to a first time mom.  It was 18 hours.  I had BH quite a bit leading up but that didn't do too much for me.  Just listen to your body- but I agree that odds are you are in for a long labor.

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  • ChrisMiss31ChrisMiss31
    I did get induced and was dilated to ten with my first. I had an emergency c-section with him because of fetal distress. The only thing I didn't do with him was push him all the way out lol! I guess the biggest thing for me is knowing when to go to the hospital as I have never gone into labor naturally, the last two nights I have had a LOT of cramping and BH contractions, but they always go away as soon as I relax and lay on my left side. Just my body getting ready I'm guessing?
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  • cchill01cchill01 member

    Even most 2nd, 3rd and 4th time Moms have at least a few hours of labor before going to the hospital.  From everything I've heard about BH and cramping, "you'll know when it's real labor."   Good luck!

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