I had a T incision on my uterus durring a c-sec and would rather deliver vaginally next time.?

Question

There have been conflicting med. opinions on this subj. I was wondering if there's anyone who has taken this road.I know alot of people state that they would rather have c-secs.I personally disagree.I was much more miserable the second time around with the c-sec than the first when I delivered vaginally.Any medical experts out there who can help??

Answer 1

I am "almost" in the exact same situation as you.

When I found out I was pregnant this time, I wanted desperately to find someone who would deliver me, considering the type of scar that I had.

Last year, a resident made a MISTAKE during my c-section. Not only did I not need one, but she made the incision high in my uterus. When she figured out that she couldn't get my daughter out that way, she made a lower incision. So now I have 2 incisions, both vertical and she told me that I could never have another vaginal birth.

I gave birth naturally with my 4th son and I swore that I would only do it that way in the future. With my last pregnancy, I was bullied into getting an epidural ( I was told that I should have one because I was having twins), which was horrible, and then butchured by the c-section, after I had already given birth to baby A vaginally. I even suffered post partum depression which my therapist contributed to my traumatic delivery.

Fast forward..... I am trying to do research on VBAC's with women who do not have the typical bikini incision. They are SO hard to find. The statistics I have been given are around 5-10% for a uterine rupture. NOW, that even includes the rate for a tear. Not all ruptures are life threatening. Even a tiny tear along the incision is considered a rupture.

My current pregnancy has been diagnosed as ectopic, so I will no longer have to worry about the delivery at the immediate time, however, we will be having more children and I will continue to research this subject.

What I do know is:

* Your chances of rupturing are 5-10%
* A "rupture" can mean a full blown uterine rupture or a small tear
* The use of pitocen during a VBAC labor increases the odds of rupture
* Epidurals are not recommended during a VBAC because you may not be able to feel the tearing if it were to happen
* Continuous fetal monitoring will give the medical team a great idea of whether or not you are rupturing
* The current statistics regarding the success of VBAC's include the deliveries of mothers who had "unkown" incisions

I hope this helps. If I were you, I would call around and see if I could find a midwife who will be willing to deliver you. That is what I did. My search didn't go that far, considering that I was eventually diagnosed as being ectopic. However, I did find 1 midwife who said that she may, depending upon the surgical notes. So you may want to begin the process of obtaining your surgery information in case another doctor or midwife wants to view it.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I am a big baby and can't handle much pain and when it came to giving birth to my son I was scared to death. My son measured big the whole pregnancy and when they talked about scheduled c section at 38 weeks I gave a big sigh of relief. My son ended up being over 10 lbs at birth and I was SO glad I had the c section. It was a pretty crappy recovery though and I ended up being in the hospital for 5 days. When I was pregnant with my second baby, it wasn't even a question: I had the repeat c section. I was out of the hospital within 2 days after the birth and it was an easy recovery that time :)

Answer 3

My wife had an emergency C-section with our little girl. A year and a half later she delivered our son vaginally with no problems whatsoever. Her recovery was far quicker as well -- by weeks.

As long as the old incisions have healed properly, there are no complications and your Ob-Gyn gives you the OK, I would not hesitate to recommend that deliver your next child as you wish.

Answer 4

I was under the impression you couldnt do a Vbac with a T.

I would call up a few OB's offices tomorrow and ask about it.

Answer 5

yea theres maybe a few doctors that will do a VBAC now adays there arent many...

but with a T incision thats a Huge Risk to your baby if your utreus was to rupture he/she would drown in the blood and wouldnt be able to get them out in time they'd only have time to save you...

and Y answers isnt for Medical advice or to get expert advice you cannot see whom ur talking to to see if they truly are whom they claim to be.

Answer 6

I wanted to have a vbac (vaginal birth after cesarian) too, and would have if I had not had unforseen complications. I am glad that I made it know, and discussed it with my OB/gyn and that he and I were on the same page with it...

Answer 7

There are people that have done it, although it can be riskier. Check out www.midwifery.com and go to their boards - there is a large online forum on V-BACS. Good luck!

Answer 8

I was always told that there is too much scar tissue following a C-Sec to have a normal birth.
Once you have a C-Sec, you will always have a C-Sec
(or so I'm told)

Answer 9

My sister had a successful vbac delivery, but she had a regular bikini cut, which I think is less likely to tear during delivery. idk, I'm no doctor.