Help with vbac decision???

[Colby52]

I have a 5 and 3 year old, both delivered vaginally. The deliveries were fine, but long - 19 and 17 hours each. I was given epidural and pitocin with both. I had a cesarean with my son (now 14 months) due to his positioning and irregular contractions, failure to dialate fully. Then, I got pregnant just 10 months after the birth of my son.

so, do I try to deliver vaginally or cesarean? I will be 39. I will be just under the 18 month recommended waiting period. I also required pitocin with the previous vaginal deliveries.

The cesarean was fine, but I felt very sick on the drugs they gave me after the birth and at home. I wasn't alert to see the baby after being born and I had a lot of (typical) abdominal pain. I wasn't able to care for my children, although my husband is helpful.

Ultimately, I have to make the decision. But, can anyone offer any ideas, opinions, experiences? I'm most concerned  about the 18 month waiting period as it relates to the uterine rupture. My doc says it's up to me. It's a very small rural hospital.

[peekawho]

Its very  uncommon to have a rupture.  More and more places though, are being forced out of offering VBACs.  Mostly for fear that the OB's and the hospital will be sued if anything happens, whether it is their fault or not.

So the choice is diminishing rapidly.  VBAC can be a beautiful, triumphant moment in your life.  

I'm sad that choice is being taken away from women as to how they will birth.  

[Sheri1972]

If you had trouble with the C section last time and didn't like the experience, you might go VBAC.  I have that decision as well, and I chose C section because my experience was fantastic, but I've had a lot of abdominal surgery and seem to take it like brushing my teeth by now! Haha!

(Watch, now this time I'll be miserable for saying that)

I'm not sure how dangerous VBAC is really, but if your doctor thinks it is perfectly safe, that might be the best option for you.  I did have a friend who did VBAC and did rupture.  That was no fun. :(

Sheri

[melimeli]

I am in the vbac position also.. one vaginally 1 c section 6 years ago due to face presentation...

you can use no meds for induction NONE.. it is very dangerous... You have to go into labor naturally and be in a hospital that has a MD an anesthesiologist  there 24 hours a day incase of a rupture.. good luck  

also have to make sure you had the right kind of incision

[alikat1205]

it was seven years from my first c/s to my UR and c/s.

[alikat1205]

i would say try to vbac, it is supposed to be a better recovery.  absolutely no induction drugs, if they are required, go to a c/s.  listen to your body and if at any time you are uncomfortable, even if the nursing staff tells you all is well, if you feel unsure, switch to a c/s.  i did suffer a uterine rupture during an attempted vbac and wouldn't wish it on anyone.  however, i understand the desire to vbac, as i still have it!  just be safe.