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OceanLover26
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Dexter 08/31/2012~Summer 07/25/2011~Jack 10/21/2008~Aaron 08/12/2007
What are the chances??
OceanLover26
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in VBAC
Hey everyone, I'm from the Sept 12 board. I have a little bit different of a situation and I was wondering if anyone maybe could give some insight or encouragement.
Well, I had a VBAC in 2008 14 months after an emergency csection from a failed induction in 2007...The VBAC went beautifully and I delivered a baby that was 6lb 6oz. Well...in 2011 I had an elective csection with my daughter who was 6 lb 9 oz. I elected for personal reasons. No real medical issues, but I was glad I did bc it turned out she had the cord around her neck twice and was a little stressed from it. So the doc said my instincts were good on that part, but I probably could have done a VBAC just fine had I chose to. Well...I wish I had but I didnt. So here I am today, 21 weeks along, and getting ready to talk to the OB about options. He said they would be happy to allow me to VBAC but I had to go into labor on my own (which I'm fine with). I guess I just wonder what the odds are of this working. I really want this to happen as a VBAC again. I dread a csection and what comes along with it. I fear though, that there might be uterine rupture or the placenta stuck and unable to be delivered.
Could anyone relate and maybe give their opinion (or even some questions I should my OB about). I go to the doctor again on May 7th for another anatomy scan and a talk with the OB about all this. I will be 23 weeks by then.
Thanks!
Dexter 08/31/2012~Summer 07/25/2011~Jack 10/21/2008~Aaron 08/12/2007
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Re: What are the chances??
With a vaginal birth in your past, you are likely a good candidate! One question to ask would be how long the OB would give you for spontaneous labor to start? 40 weeks? 42? An early deadline could make you stress, which in turn could keep labor from starting. When my practioner told me I'd have to go into labor at 34/35 weeks for them to consider it, I bailed and found a more supportive group of VBA2C (I'm hoping for one in about 3 months).
Since you mentioned that you want some idea of the odds, try the VBAC calculator. https://www.bsc.gwu.edu/mfmu/vagbirth.html But know that it's just one element that plays a role in this decision. Moms with low odds still have successful VBACs.
Because of your fears of UR, consider hiring a doula. The peace of mind she'll bring will probably make her worth every penny, and statistically, your chances of VBAC success will increase with her support.
And if you haven't already, look for a local ICAN group and attend a meeting. They may be able to give insight into local providers who are truly supportive (which hopefully includes your OB).
I found a good list of questions here:
https://vbacfacts.com/2009/06/06/interviewing-care-providers-questions-to-ask/
And ditto to hiring a doula. Also, odds are more than likely on your side for having a successful VBAC. But the support of your provider will be very important as well, as they'll have a lot of clout regarding your success. So, make sure you have a provider you trust and that shares your values regarding having a VBAC.