I had my first son as an induction, and the labor was beautiful, despite the pitocin and epidural. It was magical
My daughter had sever IUGR, and I was induced at 37 weeks, but even though I was progressing, the placenta could not handle labor and I had over 50% abruption
and was rushed to an emergency c-section, so fast that my husband did not have time to get dressed.
This was 1 year ago, and I am due in November. I have always said that I will go for a VBAC, and my OB supports whatever decision that I make because I have a proven pelvis, however just a few months ago, an acquaintance was laboring her VBAC, and the uterus ruptured and the cord was clamped, and the baby was lost just moments before delivery.
This story is so fresh in my mind, that I am having a hard time going for a VBAC. Are there any more stories like this? Is this a rarity?
Re: Any Unsuccessful VBAC stories?
Married 8.1.2010
DD #1: Arrived 10.7.2011
TTC #2 Since March 2013
BFP 5.20.2013, EDD 1.26.2014, natural mc @ 5 wks 5.25.2013
BFP 6.21.2013, EDD 3.14.2014, Twins - missed mc @ 7w6d, D&C 8.6.2013
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There are of course stories of when things go wrong and end horribly - same goes with c sections. Honestly, the only way I avoid feeling anxious is to avoid "worst case scenario" stories - focusing on the negative isn't going to help. And I do believe they are a rarity and far more often everything goes smoothly.
It's a very difficult decision to make and ultimately you have to do what you are most comfortable with! The best we can all do is make an INFORMED decision for our health and our babies.
Married 8.1.2010
DD #1: Arrived 10.7.2011
TTC #2 Since March 2013
BFP 5.20.2013, EDD 1.26.2014, natural mc @ 5 wks 5.25.2013
BFP 6.21.2013, EDD 3.14.2014, Twins - missed mc @ 7w6d, D&C 8.6.2013
BFP 10.7.2013, EDD June 20 2014 - It's a GIRL!
I've heard really bad stories (baby or mother loss) and I've heard of stories where nothing bad happened, but the mother, after a very long labor, had to go to RCS for one reason or another.
That's really what I struggle with, not so much the chance of something really bad happening, but having another labor like my daughter's - progressed great, pushed for 3 hours, and she just wouldn't come out right (she kept her shoulders turned after many doctor's attempts to fix it). My body felt like I had 2 births....one vaginal, one through C/S. I do NOT want to do that again.
The midwives at my practice have been great..so have the doctors. What I'm thinking about right now is scheduling a C/S on my DD (or very close) and if baby comes early then try for a VBAC. The practice still wants to review my operative report though, to make sure they are advising me the right way....at 16 weeks, I've got time.
Good luck!
I've heard really bad stories (baby or mother loss) and I've heard of stories where nothing bad happened, but the mother, after a very long labor, had to go to RCS for one reason or another.
That's really what I struggle with, not so much the chance of something really bad happening, but having another labor like my daughter's - progressed great, pushed for 3 hours, and she just wouldn't come out right (she kept her shoulders turned after many doctor's attempts to fix it). My body felt like I had 2 births....one vaginal, one through C/S. I do NOT want to do that again.
The midwives at my practice have been great..so have the doctors. What I'm thinking about right now is scheduling a C/S on my DD (or very close) and if baby comes early then try for a VBAC. The practice still wants to review my operative report though, to make sure they are advising me the right way....at 16 weeks, I've got time.
Good luck!
GSx1 - 05/13/2013
GSx2 for T&B - EDD 6/21/2015 - They're having a GIRL!
After my experience I scoured the web trying to find similar stories and there are very few out there. I think that and the fact that my hospital presented my case to the students and residents suggests it is definitely rare.
I would just suggest that if you are having pain on top of the epi that doesn't go away between contractions, make sure the docs do something, even if the baby's heart rate is not showing signs of distress and make sure your SO knows to advocate for you in this situation too. It all just happened so fast and I was so out of it because of the pain. I ended up pushing for well over an hour after I ruptured and ended up tearing my bladder and cervix also... But again, just so lucky my baby was fine!
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