VBAC

nram25 · July 2015

I was curious to know have any moms delivered vaginally after having an c-section. My first pregnancy was an emergency c-section due to Baby A being breech.

kleshelle · July 2015

I have no experience, but I'm pretty sure if you've had a c section you'll always deliver that way.

CMDD · July 2015

I don't have experience. But many moms do get to do this. Some doctors don't like to give it as an option so def bring this up to yours soon.

LC122 · July 2015

kleshelle said:
I have no experience, but I'm pretty sure if you've had a c section you'll always deliver that way.

False.
It depends on the reason for your C-section and in some cases how the previous C-section was done.
It's called VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Cesarean.
You might want to retitle your post "VBAC" if you're hoping for testimonials.

Basically, if you have certain medical conditions that put you at higher risk, your doctor may advise repeating the C-section. Similarly, if the previous section was done a certain way (meaning if the incision in the uterus was in a certain location or length or not a singular incision, it can compromise the strength of the uterine wall and put you at risk for uterine rupture if you went into labor naturally and attempted to deliver vaginally, but doctors are aware of these risks and try to avoid all of the aforementioned when possible), your doctor would recommend a repeat C-section.

You'll need to talk to your doctor because your risks/benefits of a VBAC will be specific to you. But hopefully you'll get some testimonials from people who have experienced it firsthand.

MegStark · July 2015

I am most likely going to try for a VBAC this time around. My doctor fully supports it if you're a "good candidate". They take a lot into consideration before determining if you'll be a candidate. The doctor will need to offer it, and ALSO the hospital you're delivering at needs to offer it. My doc delivers at 2 hospitals you can choose from, only one offers vbac after c section. Also, they won't induce if you've had a c section (which I like). I don't know if that's true among all hospitals, but I know mine won't.

I asked my doctor about chances of having a successful vbac and she said 70%. I don't know your reasoning for emergency c, but mine was due to not progressing the first time around (never dilated passed a 2.5 in over 24 hours and I was induced 11 days after due date). I think the reason for your first factors into it.

Sorry I have no actual experience with it, but I figured I'd give my 2 cents since I've talked in depth with my OB about it. I'd definitely talk to your doctor about your options.

Edit*** I see you had emergency C because baby was breech. Missed that the first time. Sorry!

ChiccoBeanz · July 2015

Lmao at False.... Idk why reading that made me laugh out loud... Probably because I imagined someone doing a "talk to the hand" gesture as they said it...

Anyhoo, I found this link for you https://forums.thebump.com/categories/vbac there's a whole board on this topic. Maybe those ladies will have more info for you? I hope that helps. I'll be a FTM in Dec (God willing), so I'm useless in this dept, other than knowing you can deliver vaginally after a c-section...just don't know the stipulations. I hope you find the info you need though

acallison84 · July 2015

Vaginal birth After C-Section is absolutely an option. ACOG recommends that a trail of labor or TLOAC is a safe option for most women. I have spent countless hours researching the subject and I have decided to have a home-birth after c-section. The big thing is risk of uterine rupture which is around 1% but it is important to the that only 6% of those are catastrophic. Many hospitals do not offer VABC as a option because AACOG recommends that an anesthesiologist is at the hospital at all times. My hospital doesn't have this there fore my choice is to drive 90 miles in labor or have a home birth.

I found in my research that is is actually statistically more risky to undergo a repeat C-Section. I highly suggest that you do your own research and find a local ICAN chapter near you. If you go to the ICAN facebook page or website you find a surplus of support and education. I also suggest ignoring the bumps VBAC board. It is not very supportive and there is a lot of fear mongering.

You will also need a truly supportive provider and there are many articles about what that looks like.

There a few reasons that you wouldn't a able to have a VBAC mostly what kind of scar you have. You need a low transverse scar. You can get your hospital records and they will tell you. You also wont be able to be induced and it is recommended but not necessary to have a natural birth. Epidurals just increase your odds of having a C-Section in general.

I can be done and it is done everyday but can be a fight depending on where you live. You just have to do you research and find the choice that is right for you.

Check out:
https://www.ican-online.org/
https://vbacfacts.com/

stephaniechen82 · July 2015

There is a bump vbac forum, as mentioned already. My first baby was breach and I had a csection. This makes me a good candidate for vbac. My doctor and hospital is strongly suggesting an epidural in case of an emergency, and I'm going to do that ( pending that I even get to attempt a vaginal delivery this time around. As they say, the best laid plans...

thatgirlree24 · July 2015

I had a c-section 6 1/2 years ago and less than 22 mos after, had a vbac. This will be my third child and second vaginal birth. One thing I know is no matter how spread out your pregnancies are, if you try for a vbac, you have to go naturally. They won't induce you. Good luck!

vera1127 · July 2015

I was just talking to my friend about this yesterday. She had a VBAC with no problems. She was told she couldn't have one if her baby was larger than 8 lbs, but she delivered a 9lb 9oz baby girl with no problems! Her c-section was also an emergency c-section and she did just fine!

nram25 · July 2015

Thanks to all of you ladies for your support and info.Congrats to you all!

knighth · July 2015

Planned for a vbac with #2, but he flipped transverse on my due date. We had to schedule a c-section for the next day. With #3 on the way, Dr. wants us to have another section this time.

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