Did any of you have a VBAC?

[7th_heaven]

36 week cs! i am SO glad you avoided it! you were so smart to question the dr.
here in america the acog(american college of ob and gyn) has now cracked down on unnecessary cs and indux prior to 39 weeks. they have found since they started this ban that nb's headed to the nicu have decreased.
let your baby bake. i know the impatience of meeting him will be hard- you've already waited for SO long- ttc and all, but he will be healthier for it. and there is something beautiful to letting baby pick his bday

 

[SyllyPoohBear]

I totally agree

 

[Samantha675]

36 week cs! i am SO glad you avoided it! you were so smart to question the dr.
here in america the acog(american college of ob and gyn) has now cracked down on unnecessary cs and indux prior to 39 weeks. they have found since they started this ban that nb's headed to the nicu have decreased.
let your baby bake. i know the impatience of meeting him will be hard- you've already waited for SO long- ttc and all, but he will be healthier for it. and there is something beautiful to letting baby pick his bday

I just read that article on the NPR, and its a big step in the right direction in giving women more power over their birth.

 

[m0mmyCool]

Glad to see only positive responses on this thread! It seems like every positive story or video I came across on the net always has some person saying their(or someone they know) uterus ruptured during a VBAC and telling everyone its not worth the risk. Thanks for all the support and good info. I feel better about it.

 

[cosmicgirlxxx]

I'm gutted I will have to have a c section and unable to have a vbac but wanted to wish you all luck with your deliveries. Policies seem to vary greatly from country to country and I hope you all get the deliveries you want. Interesting stats about the incidence of uterine rupture, I wasn't aware it was so low! Interesting thread

 

[7th_heaven]

my uterus has been through two labors after a cs and hasn't exploded
it's also holding a 21 weeker just fine
i'm hoping for another vbac. we'll see.
you'll do fine.
here is a onesie i made for my first vbac babe
https://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn128/elizabeth_arendale/Picture026-2.jpg

 

[7th_heaven]

I'm gutted I will have to have a c section and unable to have a vbac but wanted to wish you all luck with your deliveries. Policies seem to vary greatly from country to country and I hope you all get the deliveries you want. Interesting stats about the incidence of uterine rupture, I wasn't aware it was so low! Interesting thread

rapid healing to you. sorry you are up against a system- ugh! that sucks.
i am stepping into a more activist role bc of all the crappy red tape- i want my daughters to have choices in birth options when it's their time.

 

[cosmicgirlxxx]

Good on you 7thheaven - keep up the good work x

 

[Samantha675]

Glad to see only positive responses on this thread! It seems like every positive story or video I came across on the net always has some person saying their(or someone they know) uterus ruptured during a VBAC and telling everyone its not worth the risk. Thanks for all the support and good info. I feel better about it.

My dental hygienist had a rupture, and when I said, that was really rare, she said I know, and my doctor said so as well. Then went on to wish me luck at my VBAC! She was wonderful and supportive, and in no way tried to put me off my plans. Like her, I have done my research.

The thing is, LIFE IS FULL OF RISK. That is just how it is, but when you make an informed choice, you have to take into account the risk. A repeat c-section has risk, but that doesn't seem to be brought up as much.

 

[Frankie]

My LO was breech so I had a C Section hoping for a VBAC this time