the risk? My experience having an unplained c-section was an absolute nightmare. I would like to avoid this in the future but I'm afraid of the risks of VBAC particularly because I am so small. Can anyone tell me your experiences of VBAC?
2006-07-28 15:57:15 · 9 answers · asked by Venus 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
No! No! No! - Please do not even consider VBAC. I know an unplanned C-section can be terrible, I had one myself, but the second time is much easier. You schedule it, go in, get it done, no problems.
When I had my daughter there was a woman in the room next to me who really wanted a VBAC. She pushed and pushed and by the time they realized the baby was in trouble - it was too late. He died. She was rushed into surgery from a uterine rupture and I do not know if she survived.
My ob/Gyn will not do VBACs anymore. They lost too many babies that way. It is very very dangerous. They advise their patients if they want a VBAC, go somewhere else because it is not safe. Please, go for the c-section. The second one is a piece of cake compared to the first.
One of my closest friend's sister lost her beautiful baby girl because she had a VBAC. It was a tragedy and an unnecessary one at that. Some doctors will say it isn't too dangerous but trust me, it is!!!!!
Please reconsider for you and your precious baby.
Cyndi
2006-07-28 16:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by cyndi71mom 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on the reason for your c-section the first time around if it was because baby #1 would not fit, chances are #2 won't fit either.
But if baby #1 was breech there's a whole different story.
Please do not feel discouraged about your decision to VBAC, of course there are some risked but of the at least 60 VBACS that I have assisted in I have only seen 1 that has gone terribly wrong, but everything for that case was wrong to begin with and that person SHOULD NOT have VBAC, but I have been witness to 59 wonderful VBAC births....
You need to talk this out with your doctor and they can give you the best options
2006-07-29 00:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on why you had the first C-section.
I had an emergency C-section after a 52 hour labor (induced because of preeclampsia), three hours of pushing, and maternal/fetal distress. When they opened me up, they discovered that I had a skeletal abnormality that wouldn't allow her head to pass. I was crushing her. And it took two sets of hands and a vacuum extractor to get her out.
They told me that I could try a VBAC the second time around, if I really wanted to, but that it was unlikely to turn out differently because, obviously, bones don't change. Then I ended up developing preeclampsia again, and since you can't be induced after a C-section, I scheduled the surgery and had a second C-section.
I will agree with a previous poster that the second C-section is much easier. You know what to expect and how to care for yourself, and you aren't exhausted by a long and complicated labor.
However, the recovery is just as long.
And surgery is surgery. You're more likely to die in surgery than you are in childbirth, previous C-section or no, although the risk of either is very low.
Your doctor will advise you about your particular case, but overall, the risk of rupture is very, very low. And as long as you don't have any complications, and your incisions, both internal and external, were horizontal, you should be able to try a VBAC if you want to. Many doctors will tell you it's actually SAFER for your baby.
But you need to speak with your doctor, not a bunch of strangers on Yahoo! answers.
2006-07-28 23:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend just had a VBAC 2 months ago. She had a wonderful experience. I think most Dr's want to know why you had the c-section in the first place. Is it because the baby was breech or were you not dilating? In my friends case the baby was breech, so they knew that she could dilate. She said that it was a much better experience and that out of the two, the VBAC was much better.Good Luck!!
2006-07-29 00:02:36 · answer #4 · answered by Danielle P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an unexpected c-section with my first baby, and with my next 3 I had VBAC with all of them. MY doctors never discouraged me from it. Of course they do monitor you closer during labor and delivery. (which is good) But even before that point, while you are still pregnant you and your doc. should talk to make sure you are a good for a VBAC, It depends alot on which way your section scars are, horizontal or vertical. you have two scars, one on your uterus and one on your belly. the important one is the inner scar. if it is up and down on your uterus than it is more dangerous to attempt an vbac. but across is not.
Every procedure has risks, heck if you get a tooth extracted from your mouth you have to sign a concent form that says all the things that could go wrong, even death. Just talk with your doc. and see what he thinks is best for you and your health. If you dont have anyother health issues, it shouldnt be a problem. like i said I had 1 c section and 3 perfect VBACs. Good luck
2006-07-29 01:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by nae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't listen to anyone, listen to me. I had an unscheduled c-section with my first child. I was in labor for 4 days and they just took him. Well 15 months later, my daughter was coming. The doctor never told me the risks (1 in 4 end in rupture) and I said okay lets try VBAC. Just like my son, my daughter took her sweet time coming out and on the third day of labor I began pushing ( I was just happy to be at 10 cm). I told the nurse, hey I am feeling something weird (I had epidural). The nurse said it is just pressure. (yea right) You can actually feel your uterus rip!!! I began to vomit and my daughter's pulse dropped to below 60bpm. They rushed my into the operating room with the anethesiologist (sorry for the spelling) trying to push more meds in my back. I just looked at her and told her just knock me out. My daughter was born with no pulse. She went without oxygen for 13 minutes. Her apgar score was 1. She survived in the NICU for 11 days. The Neurologist said she would be a veggie. But she is not. She is now 8 years old and perfect. We went through a couple of years of seizures, physical therapy, speech therapy, and now she only has some difficulty in math. Sweety, under no circumstances should you ever take this risk!!!!!
2006-07-29 08:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by teachmmom31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sis had a VBAC and she said that she should have NEVER done it. She felt like she had a vaginal and a c-section at the same time and was sooooo sore for weeks after the birth.
I had a c-section and when we have another baby I will do the same, even though I dont want the horrible pain of the procedure.
2006-07-28 23:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by kristen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a VBAC almost 15 years ago. The csection was unplanned and so was the VBAC. My son was late so I was going to have another csection when I went into labor (finally). I chose to continue the labor and everything went swimmingly! No complications and I went home the same day! Boy, was it ever worth it! If you had your csection recently (as in not as long ago as me :)), I think your chances of rupture are extremely low. If your scared, have you spoken about your fears to your gyn? He/She is the best person to go to to have those fears alleviated. Good Luck!
2006-07-28 23:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by faithfilled1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, i think most hospitals aren't allowing VBAC's anymore. The risk is too high and most women are more likely to scared. i would suggest talking to ur OB/midwife to what they think. your first thoughts should be about getting your child out safely.
2006-07-28 23:06:10 · answer #9 · answered by babeydede 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋