to try or not?

marsh1113 · March 2013

So, I delivered my first by c-section because things were just not progressing and my water had been broke for 24 hrs. Dr. has asked me a few times if I would just like to do another c-section or try vbac. I would like to experience a vaginal birth the way the body is designed too if possible but totally understand if a c-section is needed at the time. Ok, so today he explains all the risks and complications with a vbac and says that my uterus could tear and I could die, no joke, he says, he just had a touch and go delivery this week. I know the decision is totally up to me but just wanted to hear your thoughts.

gardengirl3 · March 2013

There are also serious risks with repeat c-sections. Maybe you could ask your doctor about those risks too?

eco+ri · March 2013

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mrs.jenRN · March 2013

Uterine rupture is extremely rare, and it is even more rare that the mother or baby dies as a result.

How many children to you want? The more c sections you have the more complications you can have.

I just had my VBAC 2 weeks ago. It was a

jeapplegate · March 2013

It's funny how they love to talk about rupture, but no one mentioned increased risk of placenta accreta before my c-section. Make your ob discusses all the risks associated with a c-section next time. Make sure he also covers your increased

nosoup4u · March 2013

mrs.jenRN:
Uterine rupture is extremely rare, and it is even more rare that the mother or baby dies as a result.
How man

holly321 · March 2013

I think you are 3 times more likely to die from a csection than a vaginal birth.

I would definitely try for the vbac. The recovery was so much easier for me. Giving birth/ labor was more bearable than the way I felt the day after my csectio

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