how hard and or scary is it to have a vaginal birth after a c section?

Question

I had a emerganccy c section 6 years ago and am due to have a baby in October and want to try a vbac. What should I expect? Should I even try?

Answer 1

ALL these answers above me are WRONG. It is now possible (the woman is given an option usually) to have a vaginal birth after having a C-section.

Answer 2

VBAC IS POSSIBLE

MATERNAL ISSUES
why did you have the emergency section was it for
delay in progress
high head
failure to dilate
baby wouldnt fit
these are all maternal problems as in a risk that your pelvis shape is unusual, if this is the case then a VBAC is risky.

FETAL REASONS
was your baby
distressed
premature
sick
breech
head tilted in a funny postion
These reasons more often mean that the chances of you having any pelvic issues are low and a VBAC is possible

VBACS ARE SAFE IF CORRECTLY MONITORED
you should deliver in a major hospital
go into natural labour not induced labour
require little or no hormones to maintain your contractions
have your baby monitored during active labour
dilate at approx 1 cm an hour from 4 cm to 10 cm
have no sign of fetal distress
you may have a uterine pressure transducer inserted depending on the doctor

If correctly monitored a VBAC can be a safe option dont be afraid but choose your doctor well and ask for a midwife supportive of VBAC. Ive been a midwife for 20 yrs and seen many wonderful and safe deliveries but also some pretty sad ones as well.
Trust in your doc and midwife
ask lots of questions
stay informed

BUT REMEMBER ONE THING
your here for one reason a live healthy baby not a birth experience so if they say its game over dont feel like a failure, it just werent meant to be..... Love that baby

Answer 3

All those people saying you can't have a vbac are W-R-O-N-G. There are situations in which you can't, i.e. an up and down incision on your uterus, medical reasons, what have you, but just because you had a csection doesn't mean you always have to. I had my first little one 2 years ago by csection and plan to have a vbac and have been told there is no medical reason not to. I don't know how hard or scary it is, as I am wondering the same, especially since I am due any day now. Just wanted to make sure you knew that you CAN have a vbac, granted there is no medical reason keeping you from it. Check with your doc and have them look at your medical records from your first and they can tell you if there is something keeping you from a vbac. If they tell you you can't even try and they don't consult your records first, get a second opinion, as some docs are still partial to once a csection, always a csection. Good luck!

Answer 4

If you have only had 1 C-section, VBAC is certainly a viable option. Obviously a uterine rupture is the biggest worry, but it is rarely a problem. In general, a VBAC isn't really any scarier or more difficult than a regular vaginal birth. However, you will definitely want to discuss your options with your doctor. Why you had you C-section may play a part in planning this birth (if it was an issue with the baby, or an issue with you and/or your body). If your doctor doesn't see a problem, then go for it. ("I am woman, hear me roar!") If you are really worried about it, then schedule another C-section (a.k.a. "Princess Birth" because you are all prepared and pretty and stuff). Recovery from a scheduled C is considerably easier than going through labor and then ending up having surgery anyway.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

I work for an Insurance Company.. We see these all the time, Sometimes successful, other times not...

Whether you deliver vaginally or by cesarean section, you are unlikely to have serious complications. Overall, a routine vaginal delivery is less risky than a routine cesarean, which is a major surgery. However, researchers have found that pregnant women who have a cesarean scar have a slight risk of the scar breaking open (called uterine rupture) during labor.1

Although rare, uterine rupture can be life-threatening for both mother and baby. Therefore, women with risk factors for uterine rupture should not attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Answer 6

My first child was delivered c-section and i had 4 deliveries after that .Everything went fine with mine.To be honest vaginal deliveries are easier only because most of the pain is before and during the birth and it doesn't seem to take as long to heal.But I did not have an upidurial for any of my other births and I am a big baby when it comes to pain, I have 0 pain tolerance.

Answer 7

If you had the increasingly common bikini cut done it is possible to have a vaginal birth. My 1st pregnancy was daughter was breech and thus we had a c-section done. 3 years later I expected to be fully able to have a vaginal birth but ended up having another c-section due to my son's heart rate dropping with every contraction. But after 6 years your body has had plenty of healing time. Good luck!!

Answer 8

Yes you can have a vaginal birth.

~Find a provider that is supportive of VBACs
~Hire a doula. She would be a great asset to helping you VBAC
~Educate yourself on VBACs. Your risk of uterine rupture is greater with a vaginal birth, but your overall risks are much higher with a repeat cesearean

Good luck to you.
~Check out some of these resources on VBACs

Answer 9

I've never had a c-section but my cousin had two and then a vaginal birth. She said her third baby practically fell out... her labor was about two hours and she pushed once. I don't think this is really typical, but its possible. I hope this gives you some encouragement to give it a try. A natural birth is a wonderful thing that every mother should at least get a good shot at.

Answer 10

I thought that once you have a C-section you can not have vaginal Birth. Where did you get that Idea.