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.
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
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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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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
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
DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)
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