I am trying to decide if I should have another c section or try for a VBAC. My firstborn was a C section after 30 hours of labor. She was face up and got stuck. At 35 weeks, I just found out my 2nd is also face up. My Dr. is fine with my trying even with her position as she can still turn facedown during labor. I just want to know if any other moms had a similar situation or had a Vbac. Are you glad you did or did you regret it? My husband and I are giving ourselves a week to think it over before we make a decision. Our ultrasound to see how big she is will be next week also. TIA.
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Didn’t have any c sections but 2 of my girls were sunny side up and doctors flipped them while pushing/delivering so it wasn’t a big deal.
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My second pregnancy was all over the place, I was told vbac by one then csection from another.
Vbac scared me tho - but my file got lost when I was transferred when I was almost due so that dr told me I needed a csection. So csection it was.
I kinda look back now an wish a vbac. If I could do again I would try a vbac of safe to do so.
Due to scar tissue.
I not long had my 3rd csection. An been told I may have complications with another csection I guess it’s something they need to say due to scar tissue if I got pregnant again)
But if I did I would definitely need to get my tubes done cos my body wouldn’t handle anymore.
I think if wanting a large family I would try vbac
I had 2 successful vbac and I’m glad I did. It was so much easier to heal my body
Try if you can . Best of luck. Labour pains are definitely more painful with the c-section scar . But I had my baby’s so close together I garuntee I was not fully healed
Why not just see how it goes
My second was a vbac, he was sunny side up and flipped last minute just before coming out. We had no problems! Healing and recovery was way quicker then csection which is something to consider when you have a first younger child that you need to get up for quickly and run after if your husband/partner doesn’t have more then a few days of paternity leave.
My second was a vbac. It went as smooth as any labor. It’s definitely not something I will ever regret.
I wanted one but I never Dilated at all and I was 39 weeks so he ordered a c-section
My VBAC was great. First son was emergency cesarean…23 months later my next son was born vaginally…
I had a Vbac with my third baby, first was vaginal, second was emergency c section. I didn’t have any complications after my Vbac and I’m so glad I tried for vaginal birth. I hated the recovery after the c section I don’t have a high pain tolerance and I was so nervous thinking of having another one. I would say if your doctor thinks your a good candidate for a VBac I would try for it, I feel it’s worth the try
Both of my children were sunny side up. No C-section but the doctor used the vacuum extractor
My son was face up, and he wouldn’t turn even with help. I had to have an emergency c section. And for me that was quite traumatizing as he was my first child. I’d rather plan a c section and go into it knowing what’s going on. Than to try and deliver natural and end up in the same situation as the first. I love the idea of being able to push the baby out myself than him being taken out. But I’m also terrified of the fact. Good luck momma! Do what you feel is in your best interest!
My first was c-section I went with c-section with my second. I liked that I could choose his birthday but I honestly regret not trying for a vbac. If I had to do it all over again I definitely would try vbac. Best of luck with whichever you choose.
My first was an emergency c-section fur to not progressing past 8cm for over 8 hours and my son’s heart rate dropping. My ob advised against a vbac because of my size there was a high risk of that happening again. I had a vbac anyway and tore horribly, part of my labia was ripped off. It took 3 months and a bunch of cream to fully heal and I still feel pain for no reason down there almost 2 years later. I do regret not just having the c-section again because I don’t think my muscles ever healed right causing sex to be excruciatingly painful sometimes.