How did you deliver?

katekat8721 · May 2014

I know, this probably gets asked a lot but I haven't seen it in a little while at least

I have baby A vertex and baby B breech. I'm only 32 weeks but they've stayed this way for some time now. I am a little nervous about attempting a vaginal birth but am also dreading a cesarean recovery.

So I'm just curious...
1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery?
2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section?
3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why?

Thanks!

ballygirl · May 2014

Both babies were head down so we were going to try for vaginal delivery. My Drs were very optimistic about it. At 38 weeks they tried to induce but my cervix was still not opening at all. They continued to try to induce for 4 days. Finally it started to dilate, they broke my water and I began having labor contractions but the cervix just wasn't progressing fast enough and lo1's heart rate eventually started dropping so they felt that a csection was necessary to prevent further stress on baby a.

I found csection to be terrifying. Because I hadn't planned on it, I really didn't know what to expect. The drugs or hormones or something made me shake violently and uncontrollably for hours, even a day afterwards. Surgery was chaotic and scary even though everything went fine and it was over very quickly. Recovery was also a bit tougher than I expected. I know some people bounce back pretty quickly but I was a mess for a few weeks afterwards.

24karat · May 2014

1) Double transverse from Week 26ish to delivery.

2) No choice, automatic c/s and no attempts were made to turn them (A had his butt firmly wedged up against my cervix and B was right on top of him).

ckred27 · May 2014

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery? Baby A was head down, Baby B breech (kinda switched from traverse to breech and vice versa a couple times the weeks before birth)

2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section? Doctors gave me the choice, I went vaginal, Csection scares the crap out of me. They had me wheeled to an operating room just in case, but was still have to go vaginally for both. Baby A was head first successfully and Baby B was feet first, they found the first foot right away and had to use an ultrasound to find the second foot and guide the lil guy out. They were both in great shape. B had a slightly lower apgar than A, but I hear that is normal due to him being in labor a bit longer. Wouldn't change it for the world. Recovery was much easier this way.

JTA2426 · May 2014

Both babies vertex (head down). My MFM recommended a C/S because they were monochorionic, but I think if I had argued they might have let me try. It wasn't worth it, I really respected his research and opinion on the matter, so when I went into labor at 34 weeks my OB did my C/S.

SmallCityLiving · May 2014

1) baby a was head down and baby b was transverse with spine down. They were like that from early on and never moved.

Baby a's water broke at 35w 3d and when they did an ultrasound and saw b's position my dr highly recommended a csection. She didn't want to do a breech delivery so said if I delivered a vaginally I would most likely end up with a csection for b (double whammy). I didn't want that so went for a csection even though I really didn't want one. I hadn't really prepared for the idea of a csection ( stupid with twins I now realize) as I was apparently living in a fantasy world where b flipped to head down.

However, my csection recovery was really easy. I've been taking walks since 2 wks pp and at 4 wks out I feel great. I walked two miles with my dogs and the double stroller today and was fine. I was amazed at how quickly I recovered. I stopped taking narcotics after 24 hrs except at night and only then for another night and walked laps in the hospital constantly to speed recovery. It really seemed to help for me. Either way, prepare yourself for both options so you aren't really disappointed like I was. Good luck!

KatieGummow · May 2014

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery?
- both head down facing my spine. While pushing A turned posterior and B was breech (he turned when they popped A's sac they think).

2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section?
-yes. Made it to 37w+6 and was induced, labored for 12 hours and pushed for 45 until A got stuck.

3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why?
-A got stuck and my OB didn't feel comfortable pulling out two babies. So she gave me two options: labor for another hour then push or keep trying to push A out. I was terrified of pushing out one and then having to c sec the other so I begged for a c section.

I didn't need any pain meds and was able to get discharged a day early. The first week was hard and then at 2w PP I felt totally normal. Except when I cough or sneeze. I don't regret my choice.

good luck!

eandk18 · May 2014

1. Both head down from 20 weeks on

2. I did not have a choice, my OB wanted a vaginal so I went for it. Was induced at 38 weeks due to pre-e. Labored for 19 hours and made it to 8 cm when I developed a fever and we did a c-section. I cried when I found out but it wasn't bad at all. Both babies were born very healthy and went back to my room before me (no NICU time). Had an excellent recovery, I was out walking the halls the 2nd day after their birth. I was driving a week after their birth and taking walks outside with them 2 weeks postpartum.

3. I don't regret my choice. One of my babies was born with a fever...what would have happened if I said no and kept going for the vaginal?...I don't want to think about it! Everyone came out happy and healthy (mom included!) It didn't go the way I envisioned but it's the end result that matters.

My unsolicited advice is to mentally prepare yourself for the chance you might have one...hopefully you won't need it but it seems that even the best laid plans don't go that way. I was a "perfect" candidate for a vaginal delivery and my OB was so convinced I would deliver that way that he wouldn't even talk to me about the possibility of a c-section... but with twin deliveries all bets are off.

carrotcake06 · May 2014

Di/di twins. Baby A flipped breech at 19w and stayed that way. Baby B flipped back and forth every couple weeks. I just had a feeling A wouldn't turn, so I knew it would be a c/s.

However, my water broke at 34w and Baby A's cord prolapsed so I was put under general anesthesia bc there wasn't time for a spinal. I was decidedly NOT prepared for that. H was stuck in traffic and missed the entire thing. The last thing I remember before they knocked me out was a doctor yelling about losing Baby A's heart rate. It was traumatic to say the least.

Recovery sucked balls. 10mo later I still have lingering pain from scar tissue adhesions.

I've said this before, but while I am forever grateful and thankful that both boys are here safely (and thriving), I still have a difficult time emotionally with the circumstances of their birth.

TheDairyQueenx3 · May 2014

1) Both head down 15 minutes prior to pushing then B flipped head up but he still came out head down. 33 & 6 weeks.

2) I was given a choice

3) I had a midwife lead vaginal delivery. It wasnt my home water birth but it was pretty darn close and it was amazing. Much different than my singleton.

lcloffredo · May 2014

Just have to say wow, Ohio doesn't allow any home births or midwives to deliver twins and almost all the docs here opt for a section no matter the twin type or position. I'm jealous. But I finally found a doctor that will work with me and hopefully I get what a lot of you ladies did

katekat8721 · May 2014

Thank you ladies so much for sharing your experiences with me. It's so hard to plan anything with twins so I'm trying to mentally prep for both a vaginal and/or cesarean! Thanks again for your insight

twinmom1121 · May 2014

My baby a was head down from the beginning but baby b flipped breech around week 28. Then he flipped between breech and transverse. They gave me the option of trying for a vaginal delivery or just going with csection. I didn't want to risk having one born vaginal and the other emergency csection so I just went with csection. I made it to my scheduled date so I never went into labor. I was scared because I'd never had any kind of surgery before but it actually went very smoothly and no complications. I was up and feeling fine by week 2! I think it helped my recovery that I wasn't in labor for hours before the csection.

Rynleigh · May 2014

Both boys were head down AND di/di with normal placenta placement. Was warned that cesarean would still be on the table if things went badly, but sought and was supported in going for vaginal delivery, and was able to deliver that way. I suppose elective CS would have been an option, but I never considered it and it was never encouraged or pushed or even offered. Cesarean was presented as a potential necessity if circumstances weren't optimal, not as an elective procedure... but I live in the pacific northwest, and from what I hear, elective CS is pushed very strongly in some other regions. If your twins aren't di/di, have awkward placenta placement, or are breech or transverse, CS is definitely the way to go, IMO.

LegallyBlonde217 · May 2014

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery? Both were head down.

2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section? Yes, but my OBs encouraged me to try for vaginal first.

3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why? We still hadn't made the final decision the weekend before my scheduled Friday induction. Then my water broke that Sunday before, and I went into labor on my own. Everything happened so fast that I just went along with trying for the vaginal delivery. I'm glad I did because I delivered them both safely, and it wasn't too difficult for me to get around to visit them in the NICU.

jocie2581 · May 2014

Both babies were head down. Delivered vaginally at 33 weeks 2 days.

Didn't ever discuss options with ob. Was supposed to at my next weekly appt.

Similar experience to @LegallyBlonde217‌ - water broke and then I just went along for the ride.

jennyshawn0808 · May 2014

Baby A was head down, Baby B was transverse.

I wasn't offered an elective C/S, but knew it was a possibilty.

I was induced at 39w & delievered vaginally.

shaunah816 · May 2014

At the time of delivery, both babies were breech. Baby B flipped from vertex to breech and back again every 4-7 days because he still had plenty of room, somehow. A flipped from vertex to breech at 30 weeks and never went back. Because A was breech I automatically had a C section.

If A was vertex I would've tried a vaginal delivery, especially because my B was such a flipper I felt like I would've had a good shot at him either being vertex at the time or delivery, or that my OB could have internally flipped him if need be.

sparkman-to-be · May 2014

1) Both babies were vertex at birth. I did see a chriopractor certified in the Webster Technique that helped me turn my A from breech to vertex in the middle of the 3rd trimester.

2) My OB was deadset on vaginal.

3) Went into labor in my 37th week and delivered both vaginally - 38 minutes apart. Craziest, and one of the coolest experiences of my life.

BabyCarryingVessel · May 2014

A was breech, B was head down. No choice, emergency csection at 36w 5 days. CS recovery wasn't that bad, and I don't have any regrets!

Mrs.Guz · May 2014

I had a c/s scheduled because baby A was breech, but she ended up flipping around 35 weeks.

I ended up with a c/s anyway because the dr on call wouldn't deliver twins vaginally.

hayleydeee · May 2014

1) A was breech, B was transverse, pretty much from about 18 weeks on.
2) No, not really... too risky.
3) N/a- except to say that having delivered both ways, the CS was so much harder becuase of the recovery.

twinlove314 · May 2014

I don't post much here, but I was looking through and thought i'd post. My mo/di boys are 12 weeks

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery?

Both were head down from about 20 weeks on
2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section?

My doc was really supportive of my decision to try vaginally
3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why?

Even though I ended up with a "double whammy" (baby b had a prolapsed cord and was an emergency c-section) I'm still glad I decided to try vaginally. My ob says i'm a good candidate for a vbac with the next pregnancy

Ylvelill · May 2014

Haven't delivered my twins yet but the plan is vaginal birth if both are head down and I go into labor before my scheduled csection (@ 38 weeks) and I make it past week 34.

Otherwise my ob recommends a csection.

My baby a has been sitting in an L on my cervix for weeks

Rachiemoo · May 2014

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery? They were both head down.
2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section? Yes the hospital offered me a c section or a vaginal delivery
3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why? I chose a vaginal delivery as I already had one with my older daughter, so I felt like my body had "been there, done that" and that I had a good chance of completing it sucessfully. I also knew it was healthier for me and the babies, and a much easier recovery. It ended up being so much easier than my singleton delivery because the babies were only 5.5 lbs each vs. my older daughter who was 7.5 lbs. If your babies are in a good position and your doctors are experienced with twin delivery, I would say to go for it!

Doubletrouble12 · May 2014

katekat8721 said:

I know, this probably gets asked a lot but I haven't seen it in a little while at least

I have baby A vertex and baby B breech. I'm only 32 weeks but they've stayed this way for some time now. I am a little nervous about attempting a vaginal birth but am also dreading a cesarean recovery.

So I'm just curious...
1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery?
2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section?
3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why?

Thanks!

1. Baby A was breech and Baby B was transverse my whole pregnancy. I was actually planning that i'd have a c-section. At 35wks I has a sonogram bc of pre-eclampsia and they were both head down. Big surprise!

2. It never really came down to that, but I would have went for whichever was safer for the babies.

3. I would choose vaginal if they were both head down. Recovery went fairly well, the actually delivery after having an epidural was much better than I had expected.

Good luck!

shanaynerz · May 2014

Thank you for asking, OP! I've been anxious about this, too. Baby A has been vertex the whole time, but Baby B has consistently been breech/transverse. My OB is planning to attempt a vaginal delivery and hopefully manually turn Baby B. I'm terrified of the double whammy though...

MommyWannaB10 · May 2014

1) What were your babies positions prior to delivery? Both were head-down when they did an us at the hospital when I went I to labor. 2) Did you have a choice in vaginal vs. c-section? Yes & no. They were head down, so vaginal would have been ok, but I had a marginal previa, so I had to have a section. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to my next MFN scan to see if the placenta had moved enough. I could have delivered vaginally if the conditions would have been right. 3) If you did have a choice, what did you choose and why? Answered above, but I also did request a section because I didn't want the double whammy. Plus when a was delivered, b flipped breech anyway.

MDMom2512 · May 2014

1. Both babies were head down almost the entire pregnancy

2. I was given a choice and chose to do a vaginal delivery. The doctors were very encouraging to go this route. Since I had already delivered a 7 pound singleton they felt confident that my cervix could handle the stress. I was induced at 37 weeks due to Mo-di, was given an epidural and delivered in an operating room just in case a c-section was needed. Both girls came out vaginally, 7 minutes apart.

3. I chose vaginal because I was frightened of the recovery from a c-section. Having already had one vaginal delivery I felt more comfortable knowing the process.

Jamie718 · May 2014

Both babies were head down, but Baby B flipped once Baby A came out. Dr just reached in there and pulled her out by her feet. It worked out well because A was bigger than B so she cleared the way and B came out easily. I could have had a C-section if I'd wanted one.

Kohler2009 · May 2014

shanaynerz said:
Thank you for asking, OP! I've been anxious about this, too. Baby A has been vertex the whole time, but Baby B has consistently been breech/transverse. My OB is planning to attempt a vaginal delivery and hopefully manually turn Baby B. I'm terrified of the double whammy though...

I am in the exact same boat and my OBs are saying the same thing. Need to remember to ask how successful turning Baby B has been for them. Don't want two parts of my body torn apart!!

mrsluckyjune · May 2014

Hi,

-Both of my boys were head down

-I went in at 3:15 am

-Was in active labor for 14 hours no epi, it did not work

-They both decided to try to come at the same time, so I wasn't making progress

-It was not our plan to have a c-sect but that's how it ended, at least we made that decision and not the OB!!

* We could have done better if we would have been more proactive on our birth plan and knowledgable on a twin birth. My OB had twins & was fixated on a c-sect, but lead us to believe she would let us try while she was actually telling our family it would end in a c-section only 4 hours into my active labor. Either way, I tried my best and did all I could do, my husband amazing and fully supported every decision!!!

-We both agreed on a c-section and in the end it was just as beautiful!!

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