The second time you can decide if you want to have a c-section or deliver naturally, is this true?

Question

Provided that the 1st delivery was a c-section, The second time you can decide if you want to have a c-section or deliver naturally, true?????
They say you have a chance of bleeding to death if the first c-section scar gets ripped open.... true?

Answer 1

You often can decide what you want, however, take your Dr's advise and know that there is more of a chance for complications when you choose natural after a C.

Answer 2

You can decide whether to have a VBAC( vaginal birth after cesarean) or an elective c-section your second time around. The only time you can't is if your doctor feels like your other scar could tear open because of complications with the last surgery, or you had a vertical cut the first time. There is a very slim chance that your previous incision will break open, and the doctors would react quickly so you wouldn't bleed to death.

Answer 3

I had a c-section, and was given the option to deliver naturally the second time. The only thing was, they said I needed to have a 10/10 labor, or they would perform an emergancy section. I chose the c-section. I don't think the scar can get ripped open, though I am not sure. Ask your doctor.

Answer 4

You may have the choice depending on where you live. VBACs had become increasingly popular until a new recommendation came out a few years ago that a sugical room, anethesiologist, and surgeon should be immediately available during every VBAC. That led a lot of smaller hospitals that don't routinely have that type of staff available to discontinue the practice of VBAC. There are also some types of uterine incisions that tolerate VBAC better than others, and you can't tell which type you have just by the external incision, so you'd need to discuss that with the doctor who performed the first c-section.

Answer 5

It really depends on how your c-section was performed. My first one was not planned and was performed because the baby was so big. The doctor had to cut up and down instead of the left to right bikini line. So I had no choice but to have another c-section with the second.

There is a risk with attempting a vbac (Vaginal Birth After C-section) delivery but it can be done. Also, if you're planning to have more than two children, you might want to try for vbac because repeated c-sections have their own risks. Talk to your doctor and the two of you will decide what's best in your case.

Answer 6

My first was an emergency section. I was interested in VBAC for my second, but my OB (same one who delivered the first baby) was against it. The way he put it to me was this "If you try VBAC and your uterus ruptures, I have four minutes to get the baby out before you both are dead." I don't know if that's 100% true, but I did decide to have a repeat section rather than take the chance. One other thing to keep in mind-c-sections are more expensive than vaginal births, so many doctors push for repeat sections. Plus, it's easier for them to be scheduled than get a phone call in the middle of the night or on the golf course!

Answer 7

I have had two c-sections. I am currently pregnant. I do not want a c-section. I talked to a couple of doctors where I live and neither would even consider it. So I thought I would research it for my self. I got the facts and talked to my doctor. After letting her know I had researched it and found that many times a c-section is more risk-full than Vaginal Birth After Cesarean she finally confessed why she would not do a VBAC. She told me about the legal risk but she also told me that the doctor would have to be in the delivery room as soon as the contractions started and doctors did not get paid more for being there longer.

Answer 8

many dr.'s will allow you to decide. But in most cases it is perfectly safe to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean), but in some cases it is safer to have C-section. Many Dr's Will urge you toward a natural delivery as long as it is safe for you to do so, most of the time the risks are less than we think. These days they do the incision horizonally and there is a SMALLER chance of tearing, unless you may have had an Emergancy then they may have done it horizontally in wich is higher risk!!!

Answer 9

If you have a VBAC in a well-equipped hospital then you don't have to worry too much because they will react quickly as the other reader said. Anyway, the chances of problems are low if you've had a modern-day c-section where they just did a small horizontal cut. I would only worry if i were in a hospital that wasn't well-equipped for emergencies.

Answer 10

It is possible to have a natural delivery after a c-section, but I wouldn't do it. There is too much of a chance that the previous scar can be torn open during the pushing. Plus if you do have a c-section the second time you can choose your baby's birthday and you don't have to go through all that pain. Here is a website if you are considering it though.

Answer 11

This is more properly a question for your obstetrician. Vaginal birth after caesarian section (VBAC) enjoyed a certain popularity in the 1990s, but the practice is decreasing due to a perceived increase in complications.

Rupture of a c-section scar is uncommon, but is a serious complication when it occurs.