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Hi, im 30 with one kid, i deliver my first baby tru Cesarian because i only had 6cm cervix dilation for about 24 hrs. Is it possible that i could deliver my econd baby tru VBAC? thanks and more power!
I already consulted two Ob-gyne and both of them did not recommended VBAC, they said it would be a high risk for me and my baby since the problem before was my pelvis and it could be again the same problem for my second baby..It was hard for me before to recover from my Cesarian Section because i have a low tolerance on pain. I would want to try VBAC but I'm afraid to take the risk. Thanks for all your comments! God Bless!
Most Drs nowadays - in the UK anyway - recommend VBAC. They recommend 18 months in between children at least but uterine rupture is low risk. I had an emergency section with my first and know plenty women who have had a successful VBAC delivery. I got this off the NCT site for you :) :
VBAC is usually safer for the mother than a repeat caesarean because a caesarean itself carries extra risks; for example there is more chance of infection, injury to mother or baby from the operation, staying in hospital longer, pain after the birth and reduced fertility. There are implications for future pregnancies too, including risks of placental problems, which increase with the number of caesareans a woman has, and a greater risk of needing an emergency hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).
The main difference between VBAC and other vaginal births is a small risk of uterine scar separation. The scar on the uterus can cause a weakness in the uterine wall and the stretching that occurs during pregnancy or the strong contractions of labour can cause the scar to become thin or begin to separate. In practice this happens in only 0.5–2% of women. This is known as ‘scar dehiscence’ and it doesn’t usually cause any problem.
However, if the uterine scar tears open, causing bleeding and other complications, it is called ‘uterine rupture’ and is a serious risk to both mother and baby. This happens in only a very few cases (0.35% of VBAC labours without induction or augmentation). If a uterine rupture happens during labour, the woman needs to have a caesarean section very quickly. An experienced midwife should carefully monitor the baby’s heartbeat and, it has been suggested, the woman’s pulse. This, along with watching for abnormalities such as bleeding, or pain that lasts between contractions, will give early warning of potentially serious problems.
Most caesareans are performed using a low horizontal cut in the uterus. If your caesarean was done differently, you will need more detailed information to make an informed decision.
VBAC is usually safer for the mother than a repeat caesarean because a caesarean itself carries extra risks; for example there is more chance of infection, injury to mother or baby from the operation, staying in hospital longer, pain after the birth and reduced fertility. There are implications for future pregnancies too, including risks of placental problems, which increase with the number of caesareans a woman has, and a greater risk of needing an emergency hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus).
The main difference between VBAC and other vaginal births is a small risk of uterine scar separation. The scar on the uterus can cause a weakness in the uterine wall and the stretching that occurs during pregnancy or the strong contractions of labour can cause the scar to become thin or begin to separate. In practice this happens in only 0.5–2% of women. This is known as ‘scar dehiscence’ and it doesn’t usually cause any problem.
However, if the uterine scar tears open, causing bleeding and other complications, it is called ‘uterine rupture’ and is a serious risk to both mother and baby. This happens in only a very few cases (0.35% of VBAC labours without induction or augmentation). If a uterine rupture happens during labour, the woman needs to have a caesarean section very quickly. An experienced midwife should carefully monitor the baby’s heartbeat and, it has been suggested, the woman’s pulse. This, along with watching for abnormalities such as bleeding, or pain that lasts between contractions, will give early warning of potentially serious problems.
Most caesareans are performed using a low horizontal cut in the uterus. If your caesarean was done differently, you will need more detailed information to make an informed decision.
The big factor is the direction of your old incision. If you're not sure the direction of the incision on the uterus, it will be in the file. :)
Actually it probaly is possible. Have you talked to your dr about VBAC? Of course there are pros and cons to both vbac and c section. I have decided to do a vbac also. Have you done any research? I highly reccomed it. My c section waa emergency because one of my twins was transver the other breech. My dr says 80% of women who attempt vbac are successful.
Most Doctors Won't Let You For Fear Of Your Uterus Tearing Where Your Incision Was. It Can Be Life Threatening For You And Baby. but You Would Have To Ask Your Dr. some Women Have Done Vbac Tho.
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