Once a caesarian, always a caesarian,is it true?

Answer 1

in my cases yes but i had a vertical one (the old ones) due to my babys heart stopping.
Though once valid, the belief that women who have delivered via cesarean section (c-section) are not eligible for later vaginal delivery is no longer true. Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) has become more common as risks to mother and infant have been reduced and because of the benefits. During c-section, an incision is made in the abdominal and uterine walls, the amniotic sac (bag of waters) is ruptured, and the doctor removes the infant through this incision rather than vaginally. In certain circumstances, c-section requires a vertical incision through the abdominal and uterine walls, which is more prone to tearing during subsequent deliveries than the scar left by the current technique of a low transverse (horizontal) incision.

Who are candidates?
Candidates for VBAC are women who:

have had not more than two horizontal (transverse) incisions in the uterus (in contrast to the previously used vertical incision in the uterus) and
have no history of uterine rupture.
Some candidacy guidelines (e.g., the ACOG Practice Bulletin) recommend that a pregnant woman undergoing VBAC should have an obstetrician and anesthesiologist immediately available to perform a c-section in the event of uterine rupture, which can threaten the lives of the mother and infant. Home births are not recommended for VBAC candidates.

Contraindications
Women who have had a vertical incision (or "classic incision") are not considered candidates for VBAC because of their increased risk for uterine rupture. Inadequate obstetrical operating facilities and medical staff (e.g., anesthesiologist, ob/gyn) also indicate that a repeat c-section might be advisable. It is widely accepted that women who have had a uterine rupture in the past should have a c-section rather than attempt vaginal delivery.

Answer 2

No, depends on the reason for the 1st.
If the problem is fetal like breech or sick baby 1st time round then any subsequent birth can be vaginal althouge you will need to closley monitered
If the reason for the 1st is genetic like big baby , small pelvis then the odds are that a 2nd c/section will be needed

Answer 3

depending on the circumstances surrounding your first c-section, it may be possible to have a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-section). if for instance your first c section was because the baby was breech, you may be able to have a vaginal delivery this time, but if your first section was due to failure to progress (meaning after laboring for some time your cervix did not dialate) you probably will not dialate this time either. also if you have pelvic disproportion, meaning your pelvis is to tight for the baby to come thru then you still need a section. be aware that there are risks with trying to deliver vaginally after a section, such as abruption of the old scar. you should discuss this with your doctor to determine your and the baby's best plan of care.

Answer 4

No That's what they used to think 35-40 years ago. That's why I had 2 c sections. Now you can have a vaginal birth after a C section

Answer 5

No that is not true. My mother had 6 children. 3 C's 3 V's This is a common misconception. Below is a website that gives answers to the most common frequently asked questions. God Bless. Hope it helps...

Answer 6

No. My best friend had her first born by caesarian and her second born vaginally.

Answer 7

No, I was the first born in my family and my mom had a C section. But then my brother was born 2.5 years later naturally (and it was perfectly fine-- my mom was ready to leave within a half an hour of the birth).

Answer 8

No, my niece had caesarian 1st time 2nd time Dr. wanted her to have naturally, but could'nt.

Answer 9

for next 5 years only

Answer 10

It doesn't have to be true. It all depends on the scarring sustained by the mother and the doctor's willingness to do let you make your own choice.