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to try or not?

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.

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

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    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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    imagemrs.jenRN:

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

    How man

    DS1 - Feb 2008

    DS2 - Oct 2010 (my VBAC baby!)

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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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