Hello
This is my first pregnancy and we are expecting twins. I've always wanted to have a vaginal/natural birth. I know with multiples it's not always MY choice. I was wondering if anyone has been able to have a vaginal birth with multiples. I know it's not really up to me but on how things are looking, closer I get to my due date but just thought I'd ask.
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I ended up with a C-section although it was elective after my attempts at a vaginal delivery were unsuccessful (34 hour labor... I couldn't do it anymore).My doctor never pushed Csection and was supportive of a vaginal delivery as long as Baby A remained head down.
At my hospital my dr said it was about 50/50 split for twin deliveries with a small percentage having the "double whammy" (successful vaginal delivery of Baby A, but C-sec for
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I had a vaginal birth of twin boys with no epidural. It wasn't easy, however, I'm glad I did. From a practical perspective, I credit the doula we found who was very knowledgeable and supportive and put us in touch with a midwife practice (linked to MFM) that also supported vaginal birth as much as possible.
I was told that as long as at least baby A was head first, I could attempt vaginal delivery. At my 36 week check up birth were head first but between then and my delivery date (36 weeks 4 days) 1 decided to flip. Thankfully he wasn't closest to the cervix so I was able to deliver the first and I feel like the 2nd was pulled out (he was smaller and I feel like I was still in shock from the first baby so I hardly felt the 2nd) as he was feet first.
So to respond to your initial post, it's definitely possible. I think to have the best possible opportunity to pursue that, for me, it was helpful to have a doula that was knowledgeable and supportive of that as I didn't have a clue. She clued me in on things I should be doing and thinking about to ensure my body is in the best possible shape to deliver vaginally. Also, I was induced due to pre-eclampsia but she was able to ask questions of the medical professionals and push for me to be able to come off the IV/meds so I could eat to get my strength up when nothing happened with the induction the first day. She also was able to recommend they give me medication to have a good sleep so that I was as physically and mentally prepared as possible to try again the next day.
It's also good to ensure your doctor(s) and/or midwives are also supportive of your choice. The first MFM I was going to said straight out that I wasn't going to go past 38 weeks. It sounded a bit strange to me but I didn't know so just accepted. Again my doula was able to provide insight that led me to switching a couple months before I was due as I decided I didn't want to be induced unless medically necessary. My new medical team (midwives & MFM) were supportive of that and I also credit them as well as from my perspective, my faith.
You can choose to have a C-section but you can't always choose to have a vaginal birth and my understanding is it's not the norm, especially with multiples. Hopefully, those who have posted that they have done it will encourage you that it is possible. I would also encourage you that if you really want a vaginal birth, do the research, prepare yourself mentally and physically and surround yourself with people (especially birth professionals) who can be and are supportive of your choice will try their best to help you achieve that, circumstances permitting.