VBAC

ownedby3 · February 2012

Is anyone planning on trying for a VBAC or has done one in the past? I'm torn on finding a practice that allows them and trying or just going with a scheduled C-Section for this pregnancy.

History, I was in labor for 22 hours with DD and she didn't descend enough for me to dilate past 5 cm. My water had broke so I was coming up at the 24 hour mark and was in pain and exhausted so they did a c-section after trying multiple things. So it's not like I haven't experienced labor, but I didn't experience the birth part that said, the c-section was not bad and I recovered very quick.

mrsleo524 · February 2012

I've started thinking about it too but am totally undecided. DH even asked if I have to have another c/s. I'll see my MW on Friday so I'm going to ask her about it. But there is no way I'm making a decision about it anytime soon.

ownedby3 · February 2012

That's great you have a midwife, she will likely be more open to it then my OBGYN. Although when I told my OB after DD was born I wanted to do a VBAC he seemed open to it, but that was then! I'm going to ask him about it and then see. Part of me thinks a scheduled c-section is a bit more easy to plan though so I go back and forth about it.

melodramatic26 · February 2012

I will not. I briefly considered it b/c I know I'm a really good canidate for one (schedule c b/c she was breech).

However, my hospital doesn't do them so I would have to find a new hospital and new Ob practice (and I love my doctors). I also find a small relief in knowing this will be scheduled again and we can plan accordingly with DD (we don't have any family that lives by us).

and honestly, I had a really good experience and quick recovery the first go around. I'm really ok w/ repeat c-section.

BananaBlitz · February 2012

I will. I had a section because DD was malpositioned (she twisted as I was pushing). My OB told me the next day she would support me if I wanted to VBAC.

app1e3 · February 2012

I really have zero interest in a VBAC and plan to have another C/S (first time was due to placenta previa). I talked to my OB about it and she was OK either way but I had a really easy time the first go around with recovery and minimal pain so I'm all for it.

MrsHolbrook · February 2012

I will be trying for one. I discussed it with my OB prior to becoming pregnant and she was fine with it. I asked to be induced with my DS and ended up with a c-section. I feel like I never let my body do what it knew how to, and since this will be it for us, I'd like to experience labor, and delivery, the way nature intended.

KNemo · February 2012

I had a similar experience to you, OP. 41 hours of non-progressing labor with a broken bag of waters. I also only dilated to 5 cm, and we both developed an amniotic infection. But even after all of that, I still have this need to try. I have appointments set with an OB specializing in VBAC and I am going to go to some local ICAN meetings.

I really want to give this a go, but if my water breaking is the first sign of labor again, I will probably opt for a c/s. While I really want to try for a VBAC, I don't want to go through that labor experience again!

GL, OP! Whatever decision you make, know that it is the right one for you!

mrsleo524 · February 2012

Yes, actually being able to plan #2's birth is a big inducement for me. Recovery went very smoothly for me so that doesn't worry me. I have very conflicting feelings about it and really want to weigh the pros and cons.

peanut201b · February 2012

I would LOVE to try for a VBAC but they are not very common here in south GA. I will only be 16 months out from my c-section so I'm sure I will have a hard time trying to find an obgyn to allow a VBAC.

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