possible vbac

[LACh1]

Well I just phoned the hospital where I had my two children via c-section and started the process of releasing my birth notes in order to decide on whether I am going to try for a vbac2.  I also just spoke to my friend who is 16 weeks pregnant with her 3rd and also had 2c-sections and her doc went through all her notes and told her the reasons why he would not allow her to have a trial of labor -  what he said totally made sense.  She then mentioned me and my case which is very different to hers (she has whopper babies) and he said that if i got my notes and made an appointment with him we could discuss the results and the possiblilty of him managing my pregnancy and a possible vbac.  I am so excited as this doc is at the hospital i want to go to and i have heard lots of positive feedback about him. I am just really glad that there is someone who will look at my case, tell me yes or no based on his sound experience and medical knowledge and not just say no because it is against his insurance.  I just want to know i have tried and found out all the details, facts and risks.  Really excited that i have a posibility and kind of feel like i am on my way to number 3.

[LACh1]

Hi, my first c-section came about after i had been in labour for 8 hours, had my waters broken (turns out they only broke my fore waters asonce taken out she came with a gush) and an epi - this I feel then slowed down progress as i was 5cm at this stage.  I then was given potocin which caused fetal distress as contractions were to strong and her heart beat was slow to come back to normal.  They said I could wait and see what happens in the nect few hours or get her out now via c-section.  Being my first baby and feeling rather scared at this point I justwanted her out and safe so I elected to get her out.  By the time I was fully preped I was also fully dialated and she had settled so Iwish i had been able to wait and be calmer but then you never know it could have gone the other way if ihad waited.

Second c-section was elective as i then went on to have PND with my first and needed to try and control all aspects of the second birth. I was on meds, found out thesex and new the due date and method of delivery - very planned.

This time I eally want the excitment of going into labor as i have read all the posts about 'is this it or not etc' and it is so exciting.  This is prob my last so i would like to try my options.  

[Cassandrajane]

I wouldnt have a C section UNLESS
My baby was breech,
There were complications of me giving birth naturally

I wouldnt do it because i was scared... I dont want a scar..haa. No I just wouldnt. I'd rather pushh, Only so i can putmy partner through pain too! :)

x

[LosingMyMindInGA]

It depends on the doctor. Some will allow you to have an elective c-section, meaning there is no medical necessity.  But c-sections are far more dangerous and I personally don't recommend them unless it's ABSOLUTELY necessary.  

Some doctors, as I said before, refuse to do a VBAC due to insurance and recommendations from ACOG. Other's are more willing.  

[Cassandrajane]

Oh Okay, Thank you. :)
So you can choose to have either way, natural birth and can you choose a C section or do they do it only if its NEEDED... Because someone I know gave birth naturaly the first time, baby is fine  (Now 17) Naturally second time (passed during Birth.) but then chose to have a C section to avoid stillbirth happening again??
I feel so silly asking all these questions... Sometimes it feels I should know this all by now
x

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Yes it's a normal, vaginal birth after you have given birth by cesarean section with a previous pregnancy

[Cassandrajane]

What basically a Natural birth even though you've had C-sections in the past???
x

[Majikat]

Vaginal delivery after a c-section

[Cassandrajane]

Whats  a VBAC?? I am so unsure, sorry.

xx

[LosingMyMindInGA]

Congrats.  I hate docs who won't do VBAC based on insurance b.s.  I'm pregnant with pregnancy #8 (6th to make it out of 1st trimester) I tried to switch to a new doc this time but they would have forced me into another C-section EVEN THO my first one was FOURTEEN years ago and I've had FOUR successful VBACS since, I ended up going back to my old doc who let me VBAC (induced) last time.

[Lizzy_anne24]

I saw go for thevbac if he thinks it's safe my second was a vbac as will this one be fingers crossed. My personal choice was natural for me was better. Good luck. They monitor vbacs closely in labour just in case as well.