VBAC??? Questions???

Question

I am looking for literature on VBAC & easy to understand statistics & such?? I am also looking for good books on the subject & on natural birth, know any? Thirdly can anyone reccomend exercise & nutrion tips/hints & tricks for preparing your body for pregnancy & child birth?

I had a c-section 3.5 years ago. I was induced (1 week late) w/ pitocin. I labored for about 18 hours, I pushed for 2 hours & he wouldn't come! Result: Emergency C-section. Any one know if that makes me a bad candidate for VBAC. We are making an appointment to speak witha new Dr. about our options.(My previous doc will not do VBAC!)

***So please don't tell me to talk to a doc, just personal experience & opinions ONLY, PLEASE!

I am not even pregnant yet...Just doing my homework!

Answer 1

You should see a midwife in your area. An OB is very likely to do a repeat section due to issues with malpractice and not the safety of your baby or yourself. Keep in mind that a doctor views childbirth as complicted until proven otherwise, while a midwife views childbirth as a natural, normal part of life. Please, please, please don't let someone tell you that it is unsafe to go VBAC. Many women have had successful vaginal births after a c-section. Go to [e-mail] and post this question there. This is a website formed to discuss natural childbirth. You will get tons of input from mothers, midwives, and others. Good luck and congratulations on your decision to educate yourself before becoming pregnant. I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 2

My first child was delivered c-section in 1990. He was rather large. Ten years later, i had a VBAC delivery. I recommend you do as much as you can to stay in shape safely while pregnant. walking, yoga and other mild exercise will help your muscles stay firm enough to push properly with less risk of rupture. That is what doctors are worried about with a VBAC, that you may rupture muscles at the site of your c-section incision and why many will refuse to try VBAC. My C-section was an emergency also, I don't think that has anything to do with being a candidate or not. A good ob/GYN will encourage a woman who is in good physical shape to try VBAC. Check out the links below for more information and Good Luck!

Answer 3

Every baby, every pregnancy is different. The fact that you had a rough time the first time around does not mean you won't be a good candidate for a VBAC. My best friend had a VBAC at home with her second kid. Her fisrt was an emergency c-section. Her second labour was tough, but she and the baby pulled through just great. I had both of my kids at home with no complications, so I'm giving you 2nd hand information, but it's viable. The best tip I can give you is this: Olive Oil and Vitamin E oil are life savers for natural childbirth. Vitamin E for your tummy keeps your skin elastic, and Olive Oil on your perineum (not sure if I spelled that right) is wonderful when you're efacing, and during labour. This helps your skin strech and NOT tear! A little massage with olive oil nightly until labour, then every hour or so during labour will help dramatically. good luck!

Answer 4

I have a friend who had VBAC about 2 years after her c-section and she did great. She has since had second VBAC and has had no problems. She had a bikini incision though. Good luck!


PS
My friend went to 5 different doctors before she found one that would help her with the procedure so don't give up if your a good candidate.

Answer 5

I seen VBAC, yet ultimately determined for a repeat c-section. My first c-section became an emergency c-section at the same time as my induction did not artwork (son's heartrate went down really low at the same time as on pitocin and my record had already damaged my water). My son became born a million day after due date and became 8lbs 14oz. Up until eventually about a year previously my 2d toddler became born the well-being middle and my physician did not do VBACs so I had under no circumstances really seen it as an option. after I got here upon out that they had replaced their coverage my husband and that i talked about it, yet ultimately determined now to not. countless the excuses we determined now to not were: I under no circumstances had an noticeably sturdy opt to provide start vaginally (as i have heard that some females do) I healed really rapidly from the first c-section so i did not dread the fix the 2d time the potential to settle on the day the toddler became born i imagine that its solid that you're exploring all of your suggestions, and that i'm particular that you'll ultimately confirm what's ideal for you.

Answer 6

My first child was born by c-section because she was breech. I just had my second child two months ago and I was looking into doing a VBAC. Come to find out, no hospitals within an hour of my house will even consider doing one due to insurance regulations. My physician used to do them, but (also due to insurance reasons) will no longer do them for any reason. I had to have my second child by c-section as well.

Answer 7

I had a c-section with my first child, she died in utero and had to be delivered by c-section and when I got pregnant with my 2nd I wonder about the same thing. I bought a book from a consignment store is was "Pregnancy for Dummies" and it had a section in there about VBAC as to why it would be necessary for you to have another c-section and when it would possibly be ok to deliver vaginally. also another factor in that, and I learned this from my dr, was that alot of dr's malpractice insurance won't cover that type of procedure because of the risk of complications so that is why alot of dr just recommend having all future children by c-section.

Answer 8

Read anything by Henci Goer - she is a huge proponent of VBACs and natural birth in general, so I know you'll find a wealth of information there.

Good luck to you!