Please answer only if you know for sure, but isn't it my choice to have another C-section after having one with my first pregnancy (8 years ago).....:????? thank you for answering....
2006-09-20 16:25:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It is supposed to be your choice. VBAC's (vaginal birth after cesarean) can be dangerous. Uterine rupture can occur if the scar from the previous c-section is weakened. However, it can also be done safely. The OBGYN or midwife can best make that determination.
I just finished my OB quarter in RN school and this was a big discussion. I know when I did my clinicals at the hospital the mother's chose to have a vaginal or c-section birth. During my stay, all chose to have a c-section again.
2006-09-20 16:33:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes it is your choice on whether to have another c-section or go for a VBAC. However depending upon how your first c-section was done, you may not have a choice. If your inner incision was vertical then you are more then likely going to have another c-section because of the risk for uterine rupture if you go into natural labor. But if it was a horizontal cut then you can go for a VBAC. I chose to do another c-section for my second child, but this was at 42 weeks and I really wanted a VBAC. However with my third child I chose a c-section and the doctor was alright with this. My first child was an emergency c-section and now that I think back to it I wouldn't change what happened.
I have heard of women that have had many c-sections. I guess it depends upon the woman's doctor and her own body.
2006-09-20 17:14:54 · answer #2 · answered by tuskerskc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It may be dangerous to have a vaginal delivery after C-section, although it is being done more and more in the right patient and right setting. A lot of it will depend on the comfort level of your obstetrician, the specifics of the delivery and the condition of the fetus.
For example, if your obstetrician has decided that it is safe for you to try a vaginal delivery after having had a C-section, but during the delivery, the baby is not coming out properly or in a timely manner or is experiencing abnormalities in the heart rate, the obstetrician may decide that the baby will need to be delivered by C-section. Certain women after the initial C-section, may have weak uteruses along the site of the incision - the strain of an attempted vaginal delivery may cause rupture of the uterus.
Best thing to do is to discuss it thoroughly with your obstetrician.
2006-09-20 16:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by littleturtleboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be your choice, but your doctor might not agree with you. It's is the doctor's choice whether to do a C-section or not and he/she might decline. It's up to you to then decide if you are going to stay with that doctor or find one who will do the C-section. If your doctor declines, though, I'd be darn sure you understand the reasons why before you go off looking for a second opinion. If you DO go for a second opinion, do NOT try to conceal any of your history that might be a factor in making the best decision for you.
2006-09-20 16:29:13 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, circumstances are different for each person. There may be a physical reason that the doctor wants or doesn't want you to have the c-section. I guess it's your choice in the end but I would go with what the doc says instead of risking harm to you or your future child. Good luck!
2006-09-20 16:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that after I had my c-section, my doctor said that I would get another one if I got pregnant again. Maybe it depends on why you had one in the first place? I would check with another doctor if you're not given the decision by your current doctor. I thought it was just an automatic thing, since doctors and hospitals worry sooooo much about VBAC's these days.
2006-09-20 16:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Ryans Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on what kind of c section you had. if you have a lateral scar...then your doctor probably wont want you to have VBAC (vaginal birth after cesareian)...too much risk of abdominal tearing. But if you have a horizontal scar..it means that less muscles were cut through and you may have the option. Best answer - do what your doctor says. If you don't like his/her answer, you need to find a doctor you have more faith in.
2006-09-20 16:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a matter of choice. I think it comes down to medical necessity. If the doctor you're dealing with says C-section, you may wish to go that route - albeit unpleasant. It's not an absolute as it used to be years ago, but I think they are concerned about ruptures, etc.
2006-09-20 16:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by MillwoodsGal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's supposed to be a whole lot better and more safe for you and your second baby if you have another c-section. Maybe something with all the pushing and having a scar.
2006-09-20 16:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A C-Section is only done when the mother has complications giving birth. That's to my understanding.
2006-09-20 16:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋