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Planning a VBAC.

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My first pregnancy resulted in an unscheduled C section due to fetal distress. I was told I would be a good candidate for a VBAC. I have been planning to go through with it due to how much pain I was in after and how unsettling it was for me to be cut open. However, as the date draws closer I am starting to get more nervous as to how safe it really is or is it a good idea. Has anyone on here had a VBAC or is planning one. If so what are you concerns and what you found out about how safe it is?
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Re: Planning a VBAC.

  • TTiger03TTiger03 member
    I am a FTM, but daughter of a labor and delivery nurse. If your doctor is ok with VBAC, I don't think you have much to worry about. Talk to them about your concerns.
    I was talking with my mom about this the other day because I remember she used to teach in childbirth ed. about the incision options. She said vertical incision left no option for VBAC but bikini cut was becoming more popular for healing and for VBAC options.
    I have known several women who have VBAC, and did fine. If they say you are a good candidate I would persue the option. You might end up in c-section again, but from what I have learned, the recovery is really the biggest hurdle with a c-section. You have done that part. You know you can if you have to, but given the choice to skip it...

    I think you will be safe or the doctor wouldn't have suggested it. If you have a doctor you trust, you can always present the "if we have to" option and they will most likely back you on that.
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    edited October 2015
    Also, my mom used to talk about how the body heals. If you broke your arm as a kid it doesn't mean you would never use it again.

    The early concerns were for tearing at the old incision, but I'm sure you were checked for healing and it is unlikely you would be considered for it if there for a concern there.

    Mom used to say it is not like sewing a hole in your pants and having a weak spot. It heals.
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  • kmjbjgkmjbjg member
    Had a VBAC with DD2.  As long as your doctor is okay with it then I wouldn't worry.  I am SO glad I did the VBAC and can't say enough how much better it was compared to the c-section.  There are always risks no matter how your baby is delivered.  
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  • enkbenkb member
    Like people are saying, no delivery option is risk free, but ifyour doc is saying you are a good candidate I believe studies show it is certainly not any more dangerous than a repeat c-section and potentially a safer option. Ultimately you have to make the right decision for your situation, but I think there is a lot of fear and misinformation out there about how scary vbacs are, which is just not supported by the evidence. If you go in fully informed, whatever your decision, then you are making the best decision for you and the baby. If you end up needing a repeat for medical reasons then that will be the perfect way for your child to be born also.
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  • mg137mg137 member
    Good for you for considering this. I agree with all the PPs. My understanding is that the vast majority of women with previous c sections can deliver a subsequent baby vaginally just as well as the rest of us.

    You have to do what's right for you. I think it's important that, if you attempt a VBAC, you feel comfortable and confident about it. Talk to your doctor more to gain confidence and maybe try to find some positive vbac stories to read. Stay away from any negative stories. My friend had a c with her twins and just had a vbac about 5 months ago and was so happy she did. The experience was all around so much better and the recovery was worlds easier. She was nervous beforehand but committed and made sure she had a supportive doctor. Good luck!
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