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HBAC?

hannafemmehannafemme member
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I had an emergency (possibly unnecessary, not really sure) C-section with my first. I had planned a natural birth, but was told I had low fluid at 41 weeks, had to be induced, and ended up with a C-section for fetal distress after about 20 hours of labor. When Eli was born, he was perfectly healthy and didn't even have to be suctioned. His APGARs were 9 and 10.  This was despite having meconium. I felt very misled and uninformed by my midwife even though she seemed very supportive of my birth plan and claimed a C-section rate of only 8%. Anyway, we are not yet TTC #2 it I definitely want a VBAC. My feeling is that a home birth would me the best chance for success, but is it too risky?  What are your experiences with hospital VBAC, birthing center, or HBAC? 

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  • hannafemmehannafemme member

    I realized that almost the same question was posted a little lower down!  Sorry! 

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  • lostaspenlostaspen

    I had a similar experience with my c/s--induction (for no reason other than being 41 weeks), 18 hours of labor, then an epi, then fetal distress with contractions and pressured into a c/s.  The CNM had told me they had a 10-11% c/s rate, but I have since found out that hospital has a 48% c/s rate!  

    Anyway, I am planning a HBAC after doing extensive reading and finding a supportive and experienced home midwife (CPM).  I started interviewing providers about 6 months before we TTC, so it's never too early to start asking questions :)   

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  • iris427iris427 member
    I had a wonderful HBAC.  Have you checked out the birth story list in the VBAC Bumpies blog?  We have some HBAC stories posted there and I think maybe some birth center ones (not sure about that though) as well as lots of hospital ones of course.  I think they can all be great choices and it really depends on what feels best to you and where you can find a qualified, supportive provider.  GL!
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