V-Back after c-section?

Question

How many of you had vaginal deliveries after a previous c-section? Did it mess up your c-section scar? How many doctors really will do this?

(I'm asking because my son was born via c-section, and I am trying to measure the pros and cons of having a v-back vs. another c-section in a few years when I have another baby)

Answer 1

I had a vaginal delivery first, and a c-section for the next baby. They gave me the option of a VBAC for my third, and I said NO! Cut me! Recovering from the c-section was a whole lot easier in my opinion. And you don't run the risk of uterine rupture. I had two more c-sections after the first, and never regretted it. I think the doctors push VBAC because it is cheaper.

Answer 2

Almost 21 years ago i had a c-sect, followed by a vaginal birth 3 years later. It can be done if you have a qualified doctor, the one i used happened to specialize in vaginal births after c-sections. My c-section scar was not messed up. Of course today I'm sure there are many more doctors who will do this, im sure its much more common place. Good luck in your decision. If I would have been able to make a choice, i would have had my next 4 children by vaginal birth not c-section. i recovered much more quickly from the vaginal birth, but each person is different of course.

Answer 3

I had 3 VBACs after my first C-section. None of them messed up my scar. My first doctor was really willing (and in fact encouraged) a VBAC. My other doctors really pushed for the c-section because VBAC has an increased risk for uterine rupture. There are a lot of things they want to know before they'll agree to a VBAC. What was the reason for the c-section? Is it something that is likely to be repeated with the next pregnancy. How was the c-section performed...navel to pubic area or across the bikini line? If you have a scar from your navel to your pubic area, then they wouldn't do a VBAC because your chance for rupture increases. If it is across the bikini line, you have a better chance for a successful VBAC. Personally, I recovered much more quickly with the VBAC and I'd do it again if I got pregnant again.

Answer 4

My second child was born vaginally after a previous c-section to have my first..... and I did it with NO DRUGS!!!!!!!!! Assuming your current pregnancy is normal and the baby is not breach, there is absolutely NO reason that you can not have a VBAC this time around. My third, however, was also a c-section for the same reason as the first.

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Answer 5

My c-section scar is hardly noticeable. I had my son c-section and my daughter VBAC. I was up and out of bed right after giving birth to my daughter. I was able to hold her, nurse her and all the other things the surgery of having my son deprived me of. It was a long labor, but with an epidural, it was bearable. Most people think "once a C-section, always a c-section." This is not true. As long as you and your child are doing well through the labor, hang in there. I was 23 hours in labor with my daughter. The doctor wanted to deliver me by c-section at midnight, but my husband told him to leave me alone and let me labor as long and my daughter and I were both doing well with the labor. At 2:55 that morning, after 25 minutes of pushing, I delivered our daughter. Good luck.

Answer 6

It can be done. many of my patients have successful VBAC's with no complications. THere are risks but they are very small. Also, many doctors will not want you to do more than 2 c-sections and will not allow you to VBAC after more than one c-section. This really limits your family size if thats a concern for you

Answer 7

I think it is a personal decision. But, you should really sit down and talk with your OB/GYN about it. My daughter was born by C-Section last year and I have already made my mind up not to do the V-BAC once we get pregnant again. I have read that it is very risky. But, as I stated, it is a personal decision. Good luck.

Answer 8

Asking your docter is the best bet..Mine didnt recommend it for me..