Natural or c-sec

[mummsy4]

Three yrs ago I had an emergency c-section. It was a horrific moment for me that since falling pregnant has constantly been niggling at me.

I have three children, and my first two were vaginal delivery. Now baby no4 is on its way. I'm dreading the birth. I have an appointment to to spk to someone re a natural birth after c-sec.

I've tried weighing out the pros and cons of a natural birth& elective c-sec.

Helpful experiences and advice much needed at this time PLEEEASE

[KTowne]

It is a VERY low chance/percentage that your uterus will rupture/tear. You definitely should look into it, because it's like a 1-2% chance, it's really really low. A lot of women have successful VBAC's, you just have to decide if it's for you. An at home birth of course is not available in case in that off chance something does happen to you, they are there to assist in a hospital, it's more of a liability than anything, there is a woman on here that had a c-section is having a homebirth in Dec.. There are actually more risks with continued repeat c-sections than a VBAC. Good luck hun, I hope you get the birth experience you want!

[mummsy4]

There is a risk of my scar taring, so they will not let me have a home birth.
That alone has scared me. Plus adding to the fact that when having my daughter three years ago everything that could possibly go wrong did. I've not slept for days thinking this over.
I'm not afraid of pain or giving birth naturally, I'm afraid of the risks that stand in my way. I have three other children to take care of also and a single parent.

I will take what you guys have said and do some research. Thankyou all so much

[KTowne]

Oh I wasn't at all until after that, haha! I was completely natural when they lost his H/B, and I was rushed in for an emergency c-section, he was out within 5 minutes. My doctor's been very supportive, luckily, both ways! Good luck to you, your little girl will turn! :)

[juliejperkins]

Oh ok. I just didn't know if your doc was telling you your pelvis was too small or something. I agree if you have too much fear about a vaginal delivery don't do it. Do what's best for your family. Good luck. Hopefully my little gal turns head down soon!! Had natural birth with my first and am hoping for that with my 2nd. Only 30 weeks so she's got plenty of time.

[JewelK]

Browse this website... lots of articles about c-section and VBAC from knowledgeable professionals. Lots of great articles on here!

http://www.midwiferytoday.com/articles/index.asp

[KTowne]

A few of my family members are my size and have had vaginal births, but I got to the pushing stage and my sons shoulders were so wide that my doctor said it was a good thing i didn't do it naturally because he highly doubted his shoulders would've fit, I'm more concerned about using forceps, baby getting stuck, having to break the shoulders to get them out, etc. Plus after an emergency c-section and almost losing my son, it was terrifying for us, so I'd rather just do a c-section to make sure she's healthy and it's not traumatic for us, my husband was horrified because he couldn't go in, and I went in crying like a baby worried about the fact that they couldn't find his H/B seconds earlier, I didn't mind it at all, and recovered really well. My sister is traveling 5 hours to be here and stay a week, so this way we can plan for her to visit and plan for my son's school, thank you for your encouragement though!!

[juliejperkins]

Ktowne In case you change your mind I have seen a super petite (5ft 85 lb) Asian woman have a 9 lb baby perfectly and with minimal tearing. It took forever for her to labor the baby down but she did it. I don't necessarily think just because you're small you can't have vaginal birth. You just need appropriate monitoring.  

[KTowne]

Your rate of success, already having a vaginal delivery, then a c-section, your chance at a successful VBAC is high, I'd definitely go for it. I'm in the same boat, an emergency c-section 3 years ago, and I'm doing a repeat c-section. I'm 4'11, my husband is 6'2 and we had an almost 9lb baby, plus I can plan for my son, my sisters visit, my families help, etc, I just know deep down my small frame can't deliver naturally. In your case I'd definitely do it!

[juliejperkins]

Not having experienced an emergency c-section I don't have personal experience. I have a girlfriend that did a vbac after her very traumatic emergency c-sec (she did all natural unmediated) and was very empowered by the experience. I also know that if you are afraid when you go into labor you are not going to progress as quickly and pain is worse with a tense body. Only you know if you will be able to handle a vaginal birth. Do research on vbac success stories and see what you find.