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| Name: thought you would like to know | Date: Dec 30th, 2005 4:27 PM |
| THE GOOD PARTS ABOUT A VBAC---------------------- ----------------------- A successful VBAC is generally safer for you and your baby than a repeat C-section. When VBAC succeeds, you and your baby are less likely to get an infection, have serious blood loss or experience complications from the anesthesia. Recovery is typically quicker — at the hospital and at home. You have less pain after the birth. Your energy and stamina return more quickly. You may find VBAC to be more emotionally satisfying than a C-section. You participate more in the birth. So do your loved ones. Some women feel a strong emotional preference for a vaginal birth. If you're planning a larger family, a VBAC may be a better option for you with each subsequent delivery. A successful VBAC costs less than a C-section does. ---------------------------- ----------------------------------- ------------------------------ THE BAD PARTS ABOUT A VBAC------------------- VBAC may not succeed. Twenty percent to 40 percent of women who attempt VBAC fail to deliver vaginally. They require an unplanned C-section, which has a slightly greater risk of complications than does a planned C-section. Your uterus may rupture. This is a rare event (less than a 1-percent chance), but if it happens, you and your baby could have serious complications. You can't schedule a VBAC as you can a repeat C-section. Risk of uterine rupture, though small, is more likely in a VBAC delivery. ↑ |
| Name: j#1mom | Date: Dec 30th, 2005 10:07 PM |
| Dont do it-bottom line you could die! You have four other kids to think about, I am pregnant with my fourth child and my third c-section (twins, 1st time) and I thought about having a vbac because I felt like I was missing out, but my doctor whome I trust dearly told me that there was such a great risk of blowing out my uterus that it would not be worth it. This is your 5th baby, your uterus is already fragile go the safe route! Good Luck!! ↑ |
| Name: ADRIANA | Date: Jan 3rd, 2006 12:27 AM |
| ISNT IT BETTER TO HAVE A CESEAREAN THAN RISK YOUR BABY WITH BRAIN DAMAGE? ↑ |
| Name: Momof5 | Date: Jan 6th, 2007 9:13 PM |
| January 2007---I have had 4 previous c-sections. I also had an at-home VBAC with my 5th baby with the assistance of a midwife and my husband. I know this posting is late but others can be encouraged when coming here in the future. Brief history: 1999, 1st c-section--after a failed induction. 2000, 2nd & 2003, 3rd c-section--b/c that is "just what you do after the 1st". 2005, 4th c-section--after a "failed trial of labor". I felt my spontaneous labor was progressing fine but my doc had vacation the next day and by evening convinced my husband to agree to a c-section--my doc was biting his nails as it was. I progressed to a 6 before c-section. Pregnancy #5: After a move to a different state, I sought out the kind of care that had the same mind set that I did and found that midwifery fit that bill. On 1/2/07 I gave birth to a healthy 9lb, 8oz, 22 1/2inch baby boy--my biggest baby by far--at home. My lower transverse scar was never a factor during the labor or birth. I never felt any hurting or pain around it and my youngest child (last c-section) is only 18 months old. I felt a VBAC was possible for me because both my previous doc and midwife agreed that there were no physical limiting factors that would prevent a natural, vaginal birth--my pelvis seemed big enough, my female parts were all normal, I am healthy, and my pregnancy was healthy also. So I felt with the right support, patience, and encouragement it was possible for me. I can't stand for others to try "scare tactics" to convince women to have a repeat C-sections---and believe me I have heard them all!! I feel there are as many risks associated with repeat surgeries. It truly has to be a personal decision because you are the one that has to live with and accept what ever the outcome is--good or bad. I am now truly at peace and convinced in knowing that God knew what he was doing when he put me together--though some docs would argue that without any evidence. ↑ |
| Name: lana_81 | Date: Jan 7th, 2007 7:29 AM |
| Would they let you even try?? I was told when I had my firstborn by emergency C cec that I could try a VBAC next time but if I had a C cec they would only recomend 1 more baby.. then tied!Lucky my second came natural and my 3rd came natural and in 4 weeks Iam going to try to go natural again.. No more babys for me though.. good luck anyway.. ↑ |
| Name: akingshere | Date: Oct 28th, 2009 3:09 AM |
| I wish there was a way to contact Shelley (original post) and find out what she decided. I am so happy to hear Momof5 tell of her successful birth after 4 c-sections! I have had 3 c-sections and am planning on possibly a 4th, but am determined to VBAC. Brief history: 1st: labored on back for too long with epidural that didn't work. I was pretty much at a 10, but because the baby wasn't descended, I was "scared" into a c-section. If only I would have stood up! 2nd: Tried to VBAC, doctor figured out in the middle of labor that she was transverse. 3rd: Moved states and tried to find a VBAC doctor and was told no by many, finally caved and scheduled a c-section. I feel I am a good candidate since I have spontaneous labor and no other complications. I do want to be in a hospital though just in case. It is sure hard to find someone that will allow it though! Wish me luck on a VBA3C's! ↑ |
