What's natural child birth like after a C-section?

Bridget - posted on 07/07/2009

I had a C-section because my daughter was frank breech.  She was also 6 weeks early, so she was small.

Quoting Megan:

What was your reason for your first c-section? Most likely you will be able to try a VBAC--there are really only a few medical reasons that would make a repeat c-section necessary.Most women--80%--can have successful VBACs. Yes there are risks---less than 1% risk of uterine rupture. However there are actually greater risks with c-sections. I had a VBAC 8 months ago and it was so amazing. I recommend doing your research and finding someone who is 100% supportive and encouraging and pointing out ways to help you succeed not someone who is just tolerant or saying you can try and then pointing out why you wouldn't succeed. I have started a VBAC support blog that has a lot of good resources so if you want to check it out it is www.thepathtovbac.blogspot.com. If you have any more questions I would be happy to help. I wish you the best!

Megan - posted on 06/17/2009

What was your reason for your first c-section? Most likely you will be able to try a VBAC--there are really only a few medical reasons that would make a repeat c-section necessary.Most women--80%--can have successful VBACs. Yes there are risks---less than 1% risk of uterine rupture. However there are actually greater risks with c-sections. I had a VBAC 8 months ago and it was so amazing. I recommend doing your research and finding someone who is 100% supportive and encouraging and pointing out ways to help you succeed not someone who is just tolerant or saying you can try and then pointing out why you wouldn't succeed. I have started a VBAC support blog that has a lot of good resources so if you want to check it out it is www.thepathtovbac.blogspot.com. If you have any more questions I would be happy to help. I wish you the best!

Jamie - posted on 06/17/2009

Bridget, I had a natural birth after a c-section that was med free, however it was not by choice. I was told by my previous Dr's that if we were going to have any more children, that another c-section was the only option. My 2nd Son came 6 weeks early and by the time I arrived to the hospital I was pass the point of getting any meds, so I had to push. I did tear some, but not much. The healing was much, much, easier with the natural birth compared to the c-section. My experience was not by choice, but I did live to tell about it.

Tanya - posted on 06/17/2009

my VBAC went fine it was my 3rd child I got a little scared with all the "staticstics" they have to tell you and then they had to induce me which they said they wouldn't do for a VBAC, and almost decided to go with another c-section but I'm glad I went trough with the VBAC!!!! :) If you need some support I'm here :)



*oh and I forgot to add that I had my 1st natural and the VBAC was pretty much the same (well every delivery is different but as much as the "same" as it could be)

Genea - posted on 06/17/2009

your doctor will do what is best for you. My first child was a C section, I delivered my second naturally with out any complications. The reason I had a C section the first time was I was 2 weeks over due. He was just a very big baby and wasnt possible for a natural birth. There was no problem with either one of my pregnacys both were very healthy babies. So it is possible to have a natural birth after a C section, like I said your doctor will do what is best for you and your baby. If I could choose which to do I would choose natural birth hands down. Hope this has helped you some.