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NJMom050911
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Moms of 2+ VBAC or Repeat Section?
NJMom050911
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I'm torn if I should try for a VBAC or just go ahead and go with the c section. I had an emergency c section with DS after desperately wanting to go med free. I had a pretty easy recovery and so I'm wondering if it would just be easier to save my energy and be able to schedule the section when it's convenient (Friday as opposed to going to labor on Sunday night like last time) How did you make your decision? xp with 2u2
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Re: Moms of 2+ VBAC or Repeat Section?
I wanted to VBAC with #2. I had discussed it with my OB and we were all set. Then I got sent to get a weight check U/S and they found that DD#2 was breech (my first was breech also and I had to have a scheduled c). So, a 2nd c-section was scheduled. With my 3rd, I had no choice, and I don't have a choice this time either. It's only c-sections for me.
Me, personally? I would opt for a VBAC before a c-section, but that's just me. And I have amazing c-section experiences.......
GL in your decision!!!
I had a repeat cs after my daughter's emergency c....it was a good decision bc in the end I was on bed rest and had to have dd #2 2 weeks early due to low fluid. Sure, I would've liked to have tried for a vaginal birth, but I was too afraid of it happening like it had the last time, and bc of that went ahead w/t he csections, and now will be having another in december.
It's really about your personal feeling...do you want a VBAC bad enough to try again? Or do you not care? I found I just didn't care that much, I would rather have the baby a little early and know what was going to happen.
GL whatever you decide!
I'm not sure. I was dead set on it and asked about it as they were closing me up lol But now that it's going to become a reality I'm torn. I'm deathly afraid of a uterine rupture or that she/he will be in distress again. I felt robbed of my birthing experience last time but I'd rather have a healthy baby in my arms than something going wrong. On the other hand I would rather not have my muscles cut again. I know I have a while to think about it and I hope that as we get closer the decision is easier to make. Thank you ladies for sharing your experiences.
I also had an emergency c/s with DD in which I was put under general for. It was completely awful. I had a hard time with it for months after.
This time around we decided on going with a RCS because I did not want to experience all the drama had I tried a for a VBAC and it failed (which I later found out it most likely would as my DS had/has a larger than normal head). I am so glad that I chose the c/s route. Everything went totally perfect. I am even having a great recovery. It is 200% better than last time around. I could not have asked for a better birth.... in fact I told my husband that I could do this 10 times over again. In actuality we will only go for 2-3 more children after this one.
I very much wanted a VBAC. I have a toddler and wanted a quicker recovery. Unfortunately labor did not go well and my uterus ruptured. My rupture was in the back and probably had nothing to do with my previous CS. I'm actually thankful that I had a CS with my oldest because the close monitoring with the VBAC attempt let them know that something was going wrong (with the rupture in the back the blood pooled internally and we still don't know exactly when it happened). It was scary as hell but I'm still OK with my decision to attempt it.
You need to decide how badly you want a VBAC. It's hard to care for a newborn and toddler while recovering from a CS. At the same time if your heart isn't in a VBAC, then maybe a CS is the right choice for you.
I have no regrets having a VBAC. One of my reasons for planning one was that we're not sure if we are done having kids, and I'm personally not comfortable with the risks associated with three c-sections. So having a VBAC left that door open for us.
Some women schedule a c-section at 40+ weeks, and trying for VBAC if they go into labor before then, that might be an option. It's also a good idea to think about if you'd be disappointed with not trying for a VBAC. Good luck deciding!
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
Have you ever considered a wait and see approach? Schedule a c/s for a set date, or go into labor with the knowledge that if things seem to get difficult or you change your mind you go with a c/s. If things go smoothly you get to give birth vaginally. It seems like a good middle ground for someone who isn't really sure.
I think this is the option I will discuss with my doctor. Thank you!