Another c-section

[Quochele]

Hello everyone, my husband and I just found out yesterday that we're expecting baby #2. I had a c-section with my 1st baby and was wondering if I would have to have another c-section.  After delivering my first child,  the Dr told me that I could have a VBAC if we ever decided to have another one. I would like to have a VBAC but I was told that it's very risky. Can anyone relate?

[Quochele]

That's the same reason I had to have a c-section.  They found out I had preeclampsia a few days before i had my 1st baby, but i didn't have to have a c-section right off, they induced me. I had to end up having a c-section b/c I was induced on that Monday, was in labor from Monday-Wednesday and only dilated to 4cm. His heart rate started to drop so they decided to take him

[danika0913]

Im attempting a vbac with this pregnancy. Im 38weeks. There is only a less than 1percent chance of a uterine rupture during a vbac. There are more risks associated with a normal c section than a vbac is what i was told. Vbac success rate depends on why you had a section in the first place. I never went into labor with my first. I had him by emergency section at 35weeks due to preeclampsia so Im a great candidate. I can't get pitocin though since the rupture rate goes up and Im opting out of getting an epi because of the chance it slows or stops my labor.

[AMDG]

I don't have personal experience but there are many women who have had vbac's, even home birth vbac's so definitely explore your options! Talk to a midwife for advice if you can!