vbac

Kathryn - posted on 10/03/2011

I had my twins via csection (induction just didn't work... I was apparently too big to have contractions!lol). 21 months later I delivered a 9lb baby girl (VBAC). I was scheduled to be induced on a Thursday at 42 weeks but went into labour on my own 2 days prior... Doctor was supposed to come in an break my water to speed things along but an hour before he showed up it broke on it's own (thank goodness!). Your doctor will know if you're a good candidate for a VBAC ( based on WHY you had the previous section, etc). Worst case scenario if all gOes to hell, you an another csection.lol

Elizabeth - posted on 10/02/2011

Hi. A little background before I begin to comment. My first delivery was vaginal (Aug 2004), my second (twins) was c-section(Jun 2007) because my twins were breach and transverse, since my C-Section I have VBAC'd 3 times(Dec 2008, Apr 2010, July 2011). My first VBAC was with my son, 18 months after my twins were born.

I feel that the most important part of VBAC delivery is having a doctor that is "fully" supportive of your VBAC plan. I had an amazing OB, she had personal experience with VBAC and was fully committed to helping me VBAC successfully. If your OB isn't fully supportive of your plan they are more likely to recommend a C-Section. Although the odds for uterine rupture are less than 1% I would absolutely not have VBAC'd at home by choice. In the event of a uterine rupture every second counts. Personally, I feel that delivering at home is too risky.

Most doctors will not induce you while having a VBAC because it increases the risk of uterine rupture.

How active are you? You don't have to be super active but if you are active during your pregnancy it does help for an easier delivery. Walking even 1/2 of a mile everyday would work wonders for you. :)

Please send me an email if you would like to discuss further. :)

Melysa - posted on 10/02/2011

also my 2nd was only 15 & 1/2 months after the c-section all 5 within 6 & 1/2 years good luck with your vbac

Melysa - posted on 10/02/2011

I had 4 vbacs after my c-section they do not like to induce as there is a high risk of rupture if induced however if induction is more natural like breaking waters or "strip and stretch" there is much less risk

Yvonne - posted on 10/02/2011

hi
i had an emergency c-section 14months ago and got pregnant again very soon afterwards i expected to hav another c-section as there was fear of rupture with d scar tissue.....was closley monitored durin pregnancy and luckily all was healthy so was able to go ahead with natural vaginal birth which was successful
wish u very best of luck! x x x

Christie - posted on 10/01/2011

i will be attempting a VBAC in march next year, a good website to look at is ICAN (not sure where you are but its similar all over just google vbac) they will try to scare you with the risks but really the risks are minimally higher than someone whos never had a vbac. the risk of uterine rupture is less than 1% in all births, it increases with induction though so its best to avoid it, you arent over due till your past 42 weeks so hold out as long as possible. for the best chance at success i recommend getting a doula or an independent midwife who have experience in vbacs, they will support you and help ward off unnecessary interventions and if you cant find a supportive hospital can help you in a home birth which is by far the best option for a natural birth. good luck!

Janice - posted on 10/01/2011

I am planning a Vbac for my son due 12/3. In my area being induced for a Vbac is against policy. If I dont go into labor on my own by 41 weeks I will have another C-sec. Statistically, pitocin (sp?) increases your chances of complications, this is for both reg. vaginal births and Vbacs. Either way Good luck!

Jammie - posted on 10/01/2011

If your water breaks before your contractions start this next time (and it may not!) try to wait it out as long as they'll let you before trying the pitocin drip, that will help you. Other wise, for sure just let it happen naturally, and wait to go into labor. There's a really good book I read called "Pushed" and it has tons of good stats, and info for you to help decide and be your own advocate should you decide to go the VBAC route. Make sure to do some research so you're informed about all aspects of it and can discuss things with your Dr. with some knowledge to back things up =) my water broke with my first son, and contractions weren't that wonderful, so they started me on pitocin and I labored for 21 hours, was fully dilated and had tried pushing for like 40 mins before having the c-section. I had to be put under, and never saw my child be born, his father wasn't allowed in either, having the VBAC made up for that in a big way!! I hope you get yours too!

Nicole - posted on 10/01/2011

My phones auto correct messed up some words. *uterine*

Nicole - posted on 10/01/2011

I just did a home delivery vbac exactly 1 month ago. I did NOT want to be in a hospital for them to lie & trick me into another c-section. I had what it called prodromal labor so I was in labor for 4 full days. Both me & baby were fine, no distress so I stuck it out as intense as it was & succeeded in my HVBAC. I did tons of research. Do not get induced with a vbac. Let it happen naturally. It increases to risk of uttering rupture & makes it more painful too. I hope you have a Dr that's pro vbac otherwise they will just push you into another c-section when you are at your weakest, already in labor. Please write me if u have any questions & I wish you the best of luck!!

Emma - posted on 10/01/2011

thnx everyone!

Emma - posted on 10/01/2011

yea im thnking of having another in the future, my 4 year old i got induced but had her vaginaly and my twins was c section as twin one was breech so the doc said next time i could have a natural birth im just worried about rupturing cause you do read about it ad bothe times ive gone into labour with my kids my labours never properly started as my waters broke first both times and theres only so long they will leave you whn your waters have broke before inducing you! my friend said that in the uk were i live they wont use the gel or pessary just may be the drip! am just a bit worried thinking about it all! lol!

Alisha - posted on 09/30/2011

i was induced with my second afyer my firt bub was a csection i was 14days overdue had the gel n also the drip had 7hours of intense labour the bub stressed so had to hav a csection neways but for the best cause had no water about baby so saved me a dry painful birth but i know a few gf that have had successful vbacs

Callie - posted on 09/30/2011

Just wanted to add to go along with Jammie. That my 15 min contraction happened within 2 minutes of them giving me the pitocin and they gave me the standard dose they start with. You never know how it will affect you.

Jammie - posted on 09/30/2011

The girls are right, induction, I feel (as do a lot of professionals) should be avoided if possible. My OBGYN said that depending on the person, it's okay to try some pitocin in small amounts if need be. They just have to monitor you extra carefully. They had to turn mine off after a few hours b/c my contractions started getting too intense, after that it was fine, and I was at almost 9cm anyway :) Just be aware, do your own research and don't let a dr push you around. If you want to labor longer w/o pitocin and your baby is not in distress....there's no reason they should deny you. Get a 2nd Dr. in there if you don't feel your delivery dr is pulling for your VBAC. 2nd opinions are always a good thing! Good luck to all you girls goinf for your VBAC. I hope you get it. It was the most amazing thing to ever happen to me.

Callie - posted on 09/30/2011

induction increases the risk for uterine rupture even in women that have never had a c-section. I believe ACOG states that inductions should not be used for VBACs. I was given pitocin and had 1 contraction for 15 mins. It didn't end until all the pitocin was out of my system.

Julianne - posted on 09/30/2011

Induction doubles the risk of a c-section. I am trying for a VBAC with this baby so Im going to try to avoid induction.

Jammie - posted on 09/30/2011

While it wasn't a technical induction, I was not having a very fast labor so I was given pitocin for awhile (and had my water broken later to speed things up as well) during my VBAC 14 months ago. If there's any question in particular you have, feel free to write me, I'm willing to discuss anything you want to know about the VBAC, it was AWESOME!