Natural Birth after C-section

Hi ladies!!  This is my last weekend coming up, of not knowing the sex of the baby.  We find out monday!  WOW how time is flying.

I was wondering if any of you had delivered natually after a c-section?  I'm scared that my pelvis is too small and that during all the pushing my uterus may rupture.  My doc said my pelvis is very very small and may end up in c-section most likely anyway.  My son was LODGED and could have suffered some nerve damage if the pushing would have gotten out of control.  As it turned out, he had the cord around his neck twice so emergency c was the only way out for him.

With this being my 2nd baby I was kinda feeling left out of the early surprise labor?  You know how it comes early and is short and sweet with baby number 2 :)  So the story goes anyway..  haha

What is ya'lls opinion on the whole thing??  I have less than 5 months left.  I'm LOVING being pregnant this time by the way :)!!!  and have never given the possibility of a natural birth, vaginally a thought...  Should I be?

Have a wonderful day!  Baby dust!!!  momttc

[nanakay]

have you brought this up to your OB....you may not be given a choice.  my MIL has a very small pelvis and was never given the option of vaginal birth (her youngest is 6)
some doctors would think that is just to much risk to baby.
~nanci

[momttc]

She never said "no" but said it was REALLY tight in there.  So that's why I never even thought about it.  I just want to make sure I am comfortable with my decision?  right now I think if I went into labor early (36+ weeks) I'd be so excited and want to try it naturally..  but if that's dangerous then I need to be strong and allow them to stop my contractions.  C-sections are just NOT how God meant for this to happen and I feel like I'm cheating the baby of it's birth.  So I don't want to be selfish and say " c" it is without thinking and knowing the options :)

I'm planning to talk to her monday but i wanted to see what everyone else had done in this situation.

Thanks

[Kassimom]

Nanakay is right-you may not have a choice. Well, truthfully, it's YOUR body and YOUR choice. But for us there was no other option. The Dr. gave me the statistics on risks for ME to have a VBAC and the risks were far too high for my DH or I to even consider it.

Now I am glad we made that decision. My son was 7 lbs 14.8 oz and presenting face first. My pelvis is too small to safely deliver such a big baby.

[Myah's Mom]

I also delivered by c-sec 16 months ago, but for a different reason-my babe was breach. I think that the reason for your initial c-sec has some role to play. If they thought your pelvis was too small to allow safe delivery the first time, then that's probably going to be the case the 2nd time around. However, only your ob can really sort that out. The ultimate goal is the safe delivery of your baby, right? You shouldn't get hung up on how it happens. If a "natural" delivery is out of the question bc of risk, then that's it. You can't do too much more about it. You certainly will not CHEAT your baby by going with a c-sec. Look on the bright side-you'll know exactly when you're going to deliver!
I do empathize with you. I also felt kind of cheated the first time around, and would like to experience vaginal childbirth. I'm willing to bet though that there are lots of ladies willing to be in your shoes!:)
Best of luck

[kck]

First and foremost, I want you to know how VERY EXCITED I was to check back in after some time away and find that you are well and expecting.  When I last heard from you, you were leaning towards not trying again for a while.  SO....CONGRATS!!!
My thoughts on your question......I have many friends who feel "cheated" from having a c-section.  However, don't be fooled about the 2nd baby being early, short, & sweet.  (I know you weren't implying that you really believe they are all like that.)  The real joy here is that you will have a new baby soon, whether it comes out your wa-zoo, an incision in your tummy, or is dropped from a stork.  So check with your dr. about your options and go from there.  It's all about what you are comfortable with.  Just for the record....vaginal birth isn't all honkey-dorey.  My 2nd came so quick there was no time for an epidural and that took away the blissful joy of the birthing process as well.  She was early and labor was short (37 minutes), but no walk in the park.  I was so shaken after delivery that I couldn't even hold her right away.  Either way, you will soon have a beautiful, healthy, amazing baby.  YIPPEE!!!!!!1

[Christie2004]

The risks of VBAC are actually very small.  There are serious risks associated with a C/Section, too.  Actually, you subject yourself to FAR more serious risk every day, simply by driving a car.  You have a much higher chance of injury and death driving than VBACing.

That being said, if your pelvis is small, you will likely be watched for progress very carefully during labor and pushing.  They will not allow things to drag on, nor will you be allowed to push for a long time.  No assisted deliveries (such as vacuum or forceps) are encouraged for VBACs.  Some doctors will not even use Pitocin during labor with VBACs.  

If you labor fairly quickly and the baby comes down easily with pushing, the risk of uterine rupture during delivery is extremely low.  

I'm in favor of VBACs, and am saddened by the current hysteria and climate prevailant in OB today.  Someday soon there will be no choice.  In many places there ALREADY is no choice, and women risk it on their own at home.

[Tracylen]

yes a VBAC is absolutly possible for you. very rarely is a mom's pelvis too small for her baby. if you truly have a pelvic abnormality or have been in a severe accident, then possibly your pelvis is too small. gather some information regarding vbac vbac.com is a great website. also ican-online.org is great too. the risk for vbac with a horizonal scar is around 1 or 2 in a thousand (0.1% -0.2%) it is a little higher if you have a classical scar. the risks of a repeat c/sec are something to be considered. infection, recovery time, blood-loss, the list for the surgery are long. then there is after the surgery to consider- if you plan to have anymore children, you may not be given the option to vba2c. i've got a friend who had serious adhesions due directly to her c/section. just give it some time and really do your research. talk to a few midwives. vbac is a possibility! don't give up. tracy~ ***@****

[jay25]

hi i had my little boy at 15yrs old by c-section because of a small pelvis now im 25yrs  and was wonderin if anyone thinks my pelvis has got any bigger as at 15yrs my body wasnt finished developing. but now at 25yrs wot do you think?

[kitty156]

Oh,

I feel sorry for people who are so MISLED by the dr's and caretakers as far as having natural childbirth after c section.. The dr's don't know SHI$^%$T!!!!

Please go to the businessofebeingborn.com..

it's so informative and it sheds light on the insane money maker C SECTION.. Your pelvis is not too small and the cords don't have anything to do with your baby expiring at birth.. Most babies have the cords everywhere and most of the time they are wrapped around thier neck..   Never let anyone tell you that you CANNOT have natural childbirth.. it's all about MONEY!!!!