I had a c-section with my previous pregnancy (17 months ago, by the time of this birth it will be 21 months) because my labor was induced for 24hrs and he did not drop and my cervix would not soften or open at all. My doctor just gave me the option today of a vbac (vaginal birth after cesarian) for this birth. She told me to get as much information and opinions as I could, so I was wondering if anybody had any good web sites with info and if anybody has had one before? Please, if possible, I would like to hear pros AND cons of vbac. I know there are serious risks, but I really did want to have my first child naturally, and this will be my *last* chance to do so. You cannot have one after 2 c-sections. Thanks in advance for all of your help :)
2007-08-07 08:56:09 · 6 answers · asked by starlightstarbright 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I'm so glad your doctor is giving you that option. I hope you go for it!
I have had two successful VBAC's. There are risks associated, but they are actually safer than c-sections, because a cesaerean is always major surgery.
Both of my VBAC's went very well with absolutely no complications and my recovery was so quick. I went home with the baby after 1 day. It was wonderful!
I found a lot of great information at http://www.vbac.com/ and also by reading The Birth Book by Dr. Sears. There's a whole chapter dedicated to VBACs with personal stories.
All the best!
2007-08-07 09:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First I need to correct a common myth. Yes you can have a VBAC after 2 cesareans, it is just difficult to find a care provider to take you as their patient...But it can and has been done.
I am a VBAC hopeful myself, though I am not yet with child I have spent the last year researching VBAC and my options where I live.
A great resource for any questions is ICAN...well actually their group on Yahoo!Groups...They are International Cesarean Awareness Network...I belong to both the main group and my local group... you should check to see if there is a group local to you, even if you just join the emailing list...
Some VBAC books I can recommend to you are:
The VBAC companion by Diana Korte
Obstetric Myths Versus Research Realty by Henci Goer
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
You'll see in those books how your induction probably caused your cesarean...but I will let you put all the pieces together for yourself.
The main Con that you hear about the most with VBAC is uterine rupture. And it is a doozey of a thing it it happens, but in un-augmented labors the risk of uterine rupture (UR) is less than 1% actually just about the same as for someone who has never had a cesarean... It is a real problem when the placenta is attached over your old incision line...because when the incision blows out it would cause the placenta to detach...Usually the doctor will check for placenta placement, to be sure it is up and out of the way...If they do not check, you should ask/require them to! And decline all inducing/augmenting drugs/procedures!!!
The Pro's are really the same as regular birth. It is the way God and nature intended birth to happen so every aspect of it was designed to be beneficial...from the timing, to the tight squeeze to remove all the fluids and such...
Below are some links you may find helpful...and feel free to email me personally.
http://www.ican-online.org/
http://www.vbac.com/
http://www.childbirth.org/section/VBACindex.html
http://www.vbac.org.uk/
If you do your homework you will see that the suggestions I am going to make are highly recommended...
Hire labor support, whether it be a midwife or doula.
Consider taking alternative childbirth classes, like...
Birthing From Within
Bradley Method
or
HypnoBirthing
And take prenatal yoga!
Good Luck.
2007-08-07 09:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Boppysgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
honestly i don't have any info or websites for you- try googling it as i will. but i wanted to let you know that it certainly sounds like you are a good candidate for a VBAC. i'm hoping i am too. this really will be my last chance at natural labor because this will be my last child. my 1st was natural no drugs even- ok- 1 shot of staydal or however it's spelled to help w/contractions but that was hourse before i started pushing. my 2nd was an emergency c-section because he went into distress and his heart rate was going down then stopped. so i was literally rushed into the operating room on my hands and knees. i truly want to have a VBAC but i'll have to wait and see what my OB says- see, i'm moving back to my hometown so will have to get a new OB and new insurance the 1st of next month so i will have to wait for awhile. i beleive that you should do what you feel is right. if you truly want a VBAC as i do- go for it! your OB gave you the thumbs up so she's ready to go through it w/you. but if you truly want a scheduled c-section- go for it. you have the right to choose though i would recommend trying for a VBAC because like you said this'll be you're *last* chance. good luck! and congrats on baby on the way!
2007-08-07 09:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch this video, it is a vbac after 3 cesareans. At home of all things. It is possible. http://rixarixa.blogspot.com/2007/05/home-birth-after-3-cesareans.html
Go for it if that's what you really want. Try to avoid an epidural or induction, both of those lead to increased c-sections, and induction stresses the uterine scar. I hope to have a vbac someday. Also http://www.ican-online.org/ has a lot of info.
2007-08-07 09:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to type in vaginal birth after cesarian in Google search box and different websites should pop up that way.
2007-08-07 09:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by Nichelle 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't do it. You'll end up enduring terrible labor pain and end up having a c-section anyway.
2007-08-07 09:04:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋