Can they tell ahead of time, and then rush me off for a c-section, if need be? I had an emergency caesarean, then fell pregnant again 3 months later. what are my chances of a successful vbac?
2006-11-27 18:49:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Wow! The same exact thing happened to me and I am again pregnant. You can attempt a VBAC if you really want to but my advice would be to opt for a second c-section. I am doing this to be on the safe side because I wouldn't want to risk having a rupture. It hasn't been long since you had the previous c-section so I would advise you to seriously think about it for safety reasons. I know it is a bummer to have to go through it again but it's better to be safe than for things to go terribly wrong.
2006-11-27 19:37:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no way to predict this in anyone. Even someone who has never had a cesarean can have a uterus rupture. Luckily this is very uncommon! If you had a low transverse incision on your uterus your chances of a rupture are really not much greater than someone who has never had a cesarean. Most of the time when a uterus does rupture it is because of drugs given to the mother (Cytotec, pitocin, etc.) to either induce or augment labor.
The risks of a repeat C-section must be explored too! A cesarean is major surgery with potential side effects for both you and your baby, and future pregnancies. I would do some major research. The best web site to go to is the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)
http://www.ican-online.org/
Good luck,
Claudine Crews CPM, LM
2006-11-28 03:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by claudineintexas 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you were cut up and down instead of a binkini cut you have an increased chance of rupture. I would speak to your doctor if you have concerns. I am sure they will have you delivering in an operating room if you decide to continue with a vbac. In case something does go wrong then all the help you will need will be in one room.
You may see about a second opinion. There are OB physician who specialize in vbacs. I am sure they will be able to ask some questions to see what your risks are.
Good Luck
2006-11-28 02:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Summer H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know that on my 3rd child i had to have a emergency c-section and on my last child i begged the doc to let me have the vbac and he told me no because of all the law suits so that would be up to your doc
2006-11-28 09:49:58 · answer #4 · answered by poohbear_2553 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋