my first baby was born by C section what are the chances my next will?.?

Question

I had a mega somia baby ..over 10lbs...and there was deceleration ..

Answer 1

I was suppose to go vaginal on my first baby but she was breech so I went C section. I asked my doctor if I could go vaginal for my 2nd. What he told me was that I could but there was a 60% chance that I wouldn't have any problems but that there was a 40% chance that I would. I didn't really want to take those chances with my baby so I went C-section for my other 2 children.

Answer 2

Every pregnancy and every baby are different. Just because you had one c-section doesn't mean you have to have another. The risks for mom and baby are actually higher for a cesarean section than they are for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean section). The risk of your scar rupturing during a VBAC is less than 1%. You actually take a bigger risk when you are pregnant of getting in the car and driving somewhere. The size of your baby isn't the only determining factor for ease of vaginal birth and your next baby may or may not be bigger. Don't let that deter you from attempting a vaginal birth if you decide that's what you want to do. You will hear alot of people say "Once a cesarean, always a ceasarean". Simply not true. Many doctors are resistant to VBAC's due to their malpractice insurance. If you want a VBAC don't let your Dr's pocketbook make the decision for you. It's your body, your baby. Your decision. VBAC is safe. Your past c-section should not be the only reason you have a future one. C-sections are major surgery and they carry risks. They can even affect your future fertility and pregancies. Each additional section adds to those risks. Bottom line, this is your decision. You can VBAC if that's what you want. Check out www.ican-online.org for more information. There is a wealth of information and knowledge at this site to help you make an informed decision. Best of luck to you!



Also, after reading the other responses to your question I want to advise you that the ob rn who suggested early induction gave you some bad advice. Inductions for VBAC's are contraindicated as they raise the risk of rupture. VBAC's are safest if the labor is allowed to start naturally on its own without intervention(s). Your body will grow a baby it can birth.

Answer 3

I say not my doctor said once a c- section always a c-section plus you need at least 2 years to heal properily before having another child but i really dont think so ive had 2 c sections and im 36 weeks pregnat with my third and last child Which will be a c- section also and none by choice might I add.. But dont stress your self out you really should ask your doctor this question because he/she can tell you weather or not based on your medical records and last pregancy.But dont beat yourself up if you cant deliver natural. The good thing is you dont half to go through all of the labor but the bad thing is the healing process sucks and the huge cutt youll have after wards.God Bless you and yours, and congradulations

Answer 4

I would highly recommend that you check out www.ican-online.org to find some answers. It isn't as easy as what happened this birth, nor what may/may not happen next birth. By far, the most important thing you can do is find a TRULY supportive VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) care provider.
Having a 'big' baby isn't the problem, a far bigger problem is his/her position, if the baby was in a 'bad' position, it would be hard for s/he to get out.
Finally, having decelerations could be because of a lot of things... were you induced? Did you have an epidural? DId your care provider break your bag of waters? ALL of these things increase the chances for a cesearean, combine them and it increases them that much more. Good luck!

Answer 5

Most hospitals now a days follow the once a section, always a section policy. There are some hospitals who allow vaginal birth after cesarean (or VBAC). You need to discuss this with your doctor to find out if he or she handles vbac patients, or if you can be referred to someone who does.

There are definite risks with vbac. You should be able to find tons of information online about this. Uterine rupture, fetal complications...lots of risks.

If your first baby was big, more than likely your second will also be. If your cervix is favorable for induction a little early, then maybe consider trying to vbac. if they think you have another 10 pound baby, i'd go with the section. having a large baby poses its own set of risks.

Answer 6

There's a pretty darn good chance you'll have to have the next baby by c-section. Most Drs don't advise VBAC(vaginal birth after cesarean) b/c complication risk outweigh the benefits. I suggest looking "VBAC" up and do some research, then when you get pregnant again make the decision. I considered VBAC, but then decided against it after talking to my OB/GYN and doing my own research. Good luck!

Answer 7

There is a 50/50 chance of having another c-section. I am a mother of 2 and had c-sections with both every pregnacy is different. My first i did not dilate but with the second she was to big. It just depends on your body and baby.

Answer 8

I was told that I am 80% more likely to have a c-section next time around. But I know plenty that have gown natural. Mine was 7lbs 5 ounces, 20 1/2 inches. With the umbilical cord wrapped around her kneck twice and 20 hours of labour. Everyone is different and it depends on you and your doc.

Answer 9

There's a good chance, since 2nd babies tend to be bigger. That is to say, if your doctor felt you were unable to deliver a 10lb baby, and it wasn't for any other reason, like the cord being wrapped around the neck, or baby was breech, etc.

Answer 10

most doctor will not let you push out a baby after a c section it could be dangers but if you really want to try and push the next out just shop around till you find a doctor that will take on the risk and let you try to push it out but if your last was that big most likely the next will as big or bigger then the last