Has anyone had a VBAC ( Vaginal Birth After Cesarean).?

Question

I was just wondering.. Cause my hospital doesn't allow VBAC's anymore. My Dr. said the only way they do them if it's to late and the baby is already in the birth canal. Is it proven to be dangerous now or what??

Answer 1

I had a c-section with my 1st and am having another c-section in February.My OB said the choice was up to me if I wanted to try VBAC-but he said they would not give me any medicine to help speed up contractions because of a risk of rupturing my uterus.I just decided to go with another c-section-but I still sometimes think I want to try VBAC.
My cousin did that and was fine-but the risk for rupture is alot higher.

Answer 2

It's basically an insurance issue, not a safety one. There is a slightly increased risk of uterine rupture in VBAC, but it's still under 1% - there's a ton of other issues that pop up with higher occurences than that. It is not recommended if you had a vertical incision (which is rare these days), but ok if you had the transverse (across) incision. Technically, there's no way they can MAKE you have c-section - it's surgery and you have to say it's ok, but they do make it difficult sometimes!

If you're really interested in finding out more, you can check out websites for the group ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network). A great book to read is "Born in the USA" by Marsden Wagner.

I am planning a VBAC myself (23 weeks along now!) and have done a LOT of reading up on it. If you want a VBAC, find a supportive care provider, whether it's a doctor, midwife, or doula and go for it!!

Answer 3

There is an increased risk of some complications with a VBAC. There is an increased risk of OTHER complications with a c-section.
During a VBAC, there is a small chance that the uterus could tear alone the scar, causing an emergency situation. Some doctors no longer do VBACS in order to completely avoid this occurrence.
However, it's not really because of medical risks (there are many risks associated with c-sections, also). It's because of LEGAL risks. Too many doctors were being sued by women who wanted VBACs and then had an unfortunate experience and turned around and sued the doctor who was really just trying to do what she wanted. And that's why many doctors no longer want to do VBACs -- they are afraid of getting sued. It's hard to know who to blame!
However many doctors and hospitals do still allow VBACs, for certain low-risk patients. I would shop around a little if I were you, if you are interested.
I had 1 c-section and 3 VBACs.
Sherry

Answer 4

I have had 3 VBAC's. The last one was twins. My hospital has changed its policy as well. You can only have a VBAC during business hours (9-5) and when a doctor is present the ENTIRE time along with an anethesiologist.

Answer 5

Everything has it's risks. Most places will let you try to have a vaginal delivery. It's usually up to you. I used to work at an OBGYN office and they would let you try and if there was any strain on you or the baby, then they did a csection. I personally haven't done one. My first was a vaginal and my second a csection. My husband is overseas right now. When he comes home we are planning on having another one. If given the option I will try a VBAC.

Answer 6

I had a VBAC with my 2nd child and all went really well. There is a slightly higher risk of haemmorage of the caesarian scar, but overall I think the positives far outweigh the negatives. Every woman should have the right to experience a natural birth, unless there is a genuine reason not to. Good luck with your little one!!

Answer 7

i've got not yet yet I completely intend on doing so. My daughter is 8 and a nil.5 months and that i'm not pregnant lower back yet the two yet i think of we are going to probably start up TTC in the previous the top of the three hundred and sixty 5 days (YAY!!!) in any case, i found out my daughter became breech at my familiar appointment 2 days in the previous she became due .... no-one had picked it up. I left that appointment booked in for a caesarean right here morning. i became so disillusioned... Vaginal delivery is something i think i want to journey (i'm on the factor of asserting "would desire to journey" yet i'm scared i would be too disillusioned if it never occurs) My daughter became 8lbs 6 oz....i wouldn't in any respect extremely concept-approximately her length as an argument yet nonetheless i'm not extremely small myself :-D i in my opinion am not worried regarding the soreness. I plan on utilising my want to journey a vaginal delivery help me by. i comprehend it somewhat is perhaps niaive yet on the 2d i think like each and every quantity of soreness would be worth it for the journey. the only difficulty i'm scared approximately it the (basically extremely) extra advantageous threat of uterine rupture. i don't think of it somewhat is worth freaking out approximately yet needs to be saved in recommendations. on the scientific institution i will bypass to, they don't enable epidurals for VBAC (i think of this may well be common yet i'm not a hundred%), as they use the soreness to help guage the threat of this occuring....and that i'm quite specific i will want a fetal reveal screen for the time of. the only suggestion i will supply, is that whether it somewhat is something you want to journey then decide for it!! I stay my existence attempting to not have any regrets...and that's something i could easily experience sorry approximately if i did not do it. ETA basically had to characteristic that different hospitals have different preferances. Mine prefers VBAC to caesarean as long as you're being monitored. additionally, my record gave me the bypass forward to TTC from 6 months onwards.

Answer 8

i did and as long you have only had one c section before it perfectlky safe to od so again
good luck and push that you want to, over in australia they like you to have a vbac if you have only had one:)
good luck

Answer 9

i dont know