Have you ever had a VBAC? ?

Question

I am 15 weeks PG with #2... my first pregnancy ended in a c-section after laboring for 30 hours (found out my child was in the posterior position). I believe I wouldn't have ended up w/ a c-section had I not been induced (was induced b/c my OB was 9 months PG too and wanted to deliver me before she went into labor herself), my water was broken manually which I have read makes a baby stay in posterior position, I was given an epidural too early, etc etc... the doc who ended up doing my section (my OB went into labor so she didn't deliver me after all!) double-stitched me and said I could go for a VBAC. So I am being allowed a trial of labor this time. I would just like some advice from someone who has had a VBAC. I know that this time I will NOT be induced (I don't think they will indice someone who has had a c-section anyway) and will NOT take meds too early, etc. I don't want to be pressured into another section once I start labor- my recovery was horrible last time, so painful, and I had a bad reaction to the spinal. Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

My Hospital will not do vb ac cause of the RISK  I had another c-sec.  But I would have choose c-sec  anyway cause of the risk of death. I was told that my whole state will not do them anymore since  are high risk I would talk to my ob before trying a vbac even do some studying about it first. Good Luck with what ever you choose.

Answer 2

I had a VBAC. My first was born vaginally, but I had to be induced b/c my water broke and I didn't go into labour. With my second, my water broke and I didn't go into labour even after being induced so they did a c-section (and I totally sympathize with not wanting another, the recovery is brutal). My third was a VBAC. You're right, they won't induce after a c-section. My doctor did two stretch and sweeps, and the second put me into labour. I have no real advice on how to have a VBAC, I think it either works out or it doesn't, but just thought you'd like to know it is possible. One thing I can say though, is that I was given an epidural before I was even feeling anything with my first and she was still vaginal, so I don't know if that has a big effect.

Good luck, I wish you well.

Answer 3

My sister has.  She has had 5 kids and only her first was was a c-section.  I am hoping for a VBAC this time around.

Answer 4

my sister did 3 she didn't notice a difference most doctors won't do v-bacs though you'll be safe!