C Section vs Natural after a previous C Section

mommav83 · June 2015

I had a c section with my first who is now 10 and we are expecting a 2nd. I'm 32 and my first was when I was 21. I don't trust that the Drs who cut me open the last time knew what they were doing since I was induced even though my son was breech and they knew he was breech. So I decided this time I would go with a c section and be prepared for that but my mom is disappointed that I won't even consider trying for a v birth. I won't consider it because I'm scared it'll end up the same way and instead of being prepared it will be the same frightening experience it was the 1st time. Plus there are possible complications that I'm not willing to die for. Am I being unreasonable or is this not my decision and my body.

bbiutmcph · June 2015

It's totally your choice. I had to have an unplanned emergency c-section with my first. Did your doctor even say if you would be a good candidate for a VBAC? I am not, and the hospital that I use doesn't allow them anyways. I would be frank with your mother and simply say that this is what is best and safest for me and my unborn child and we won't be discussing it further. I had a few people make snide remarks after I didn't attempt a VBAC, but considering other complications I had with my first and not wanting to switch to a hospital over an hour away I made the decision which was best for me and my family. It's not like you are picking a c-section for fun and it's your mother not you that's being unreasonable.

mandala1107 · June 2015

I'm having another c-section. I'm not trying a VBAC for many of the same reasons. I was induced at just under 41 weeks last time and made zero progress (less than 2 CM no effacement) after 17 hours. I have placenta previa now so I don't even have a choice. But I am more comfortable with a c-section. I know what to expect and my dr said (prior to the placenta previa) that it would be a good choice. Good luck mama!

FrozenMommy · June 2015

I am in this same boat. I asked about VBAC, and that paper they gave me full of frightening scenarios, well that was enough to decide I'm not going to try. My first labor was about 22 hours of hell, and my C section was a nice 20 mins in the OR, so really it's the logical choice for me. Just tell your mom, not your baby, not your body, not your choice!

april&aaron · June 2015

Every woman gets to make her own choice for the birth of her baby. I am doing absolutely everything in my power to have a VBAC this time around, but I completely understand the fear of the unknown, and the comfort that comes from planning a repeat c/s. I hope everything goes smoothly for you, and I hope your mother comes to understand that this is your decision for you and your baby. Feeling empowered in our choices is the important part.

On a different note, having a breech baby is not an absolute reason to have a c/s, so the doctors who tried to induce you the first time around were not necessarily wrong. I wish my ob had tried a little harder to let me have a natural birth with DD. Also, there are lots of risks associated with repeat c/s too. (Not in any way trying to change your mind, just wanting to put that info out there.) I love the website vbacfacts.com

Either way, it's your body, your baby, your decision!

jegoffin · June 2015

I haven't read the other responses but I am planning a vba2c with this baby. I even changed docs. The risks to mom of a repeat c section are higher than the risks of a vbac If you're a good candidate. I've never been in labor. Baby 1&2 were breech so they were both scheduled.

ljburrelli · June 2015

My new ob is a huge advocate for VBAC. He asked me what I wanted and why (I stated c-section). After we sat down and talked about my l&d with my son he felt another c-section would be the best route. I think it should be your decision and your mom should support that.

fletcherj1 · June 2015

I am hoping that after the doctors review ny records that i am a candidate to have a vbac. I really want to have a vaginal delivery. I think that either ways their are pros and cons but that we should each make that individual chouse if possible. My first doctor took those options away from me and wouldn't let me try but I was also young with very little support. THE Thought THAT Keeps Running Through My Mind Is HOW I Could NOT move for 3 days I was in so much pain even with the medication and that made me so sleepy. I don't want to experience that ever again.

arwestover3 · June 2015

It is completely up to you! If you end up with a planned cesarean, research gentle cesarean. (Includes skin-to-skin, breastfeeding, delayed cord clamping, etc.) I'm hoping for a VBAC this time, but I have a gentle cesarean down just in case. If you want more support, look to see if there's an ICAN chapter in your area! (International Cesarean Awareness Network.) there are Facebook groups for each chapter and everyone is very supportive, regardless of which way you decide to go.

arwestover3 · June 2015

Oh, also, check out this blog post. Not my blog, but it made me feel so much better about my cesarean. https://www.cordmama.com/blog/2015/4/8/three-truths-about-c-section-mamas

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