I may be crazy but I will ask anyway- VBAC? UPDATE 36 1/2 wks almost there

[Jaycrew]

Ok - so my hx is this- My 1st 3 pregnancies I have had all vaginal births sucessfully - and then my 4th daughter--- she was in fetal distress and i had to have c section- three years later i had twins- my Dr did not want to chance anything so he said no to VBAC and said C section only. Then 3 mo after i had them I got pregnant with my son and that Dr said no as well. Im going to TTC in July but - im doing research and read an article on Reuters that said research showed that 2 C sections and less VBAC -75% successful and 3 or more c sections - VBAC had a 80% success rate- then they went on to say that women who have given birth vaginally prior to c sections have a higher success rate of VBAC- I asked DH last yr when ttc what he thought about the c section experience (this was our first together) and he said Idk i just always pictured you would be on the bed pushing -Im thankful my babies were born healthy and safe- but I really want to consider looking for help with doing a VBAC- I really honestly wish that i never had c sections but like i said Im grateful they are healthy- I just want the experience back of pushing my baby out since this will be my last. Im not taking on exp away from the other- Its just that I know personally how i felt with each method of delivery and the down time I had as well.

ANybody know any real life successful stories to share?

 

[mo0nangel]

Yes! Visit birthwithoutfearblog dot com for TONS of successful vbacs! The trick will be finding a midwife or doctor who will agree to one but you can certainly have a successful vbac

 

[chuck]

Look at the top of this section theres a VBAC support section and there are plenty of useful links in the first couple posts.

 

[Jaycrew]

Yes! Visit birthwithoutfearblog dot com for TONS of successful vbacs! The trick will be finding a midwife or doctor who will agree to one but you can certainly have a successful vbac

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!!!

 

[Jaycrew]

Look at the top of this section theres a VBAC support section and there are plenty of useful links in the first couple posts.

Iw ll def do that! Thank you! i thought everyone would look at me like i lost my mind- I have so much scar tissue And that was mymain concern- My csections where 2005, 2008 and 2009 was the last- where that Dr commented that i had a lot of scar tissue -

 

[Dtswife]

Yes! Visit birthwithoutfearblog dot com for TONS of successful vbacs! The trick will be finding a midwife or doctor who will agree to one but you can certainly have a successful vbac

Ha ha! I was going to post them! I LOVE that site!

 

[Jaycrew]

I did actually go on the wbesite- I think its awesome- I actually contacted a midwife of over 23 years who has exp with VBAC+3 SHe said the on that her only concern would be how the placenta attaches to the wall - but as far as UR - not very likely still- she told me to go onto this website called VBAC Facts. Ive been on it and its amazing the stories you see. I had one website that a woman was interviewed and states she was not told about the risk- she had VBAC only 1 delivery via c section 12 years prior. she said that she caught pain and they told her it was nothing sent her home and she continuted with the buring sensation- she had a UR-and baby died unforntunately


My thing is this 3 years after having my 1st c sction i had gotten pregnant with tiwns- I am 5"0 and at that time about 115lbs. i always fluctuate between 115-125. I carried my twins until i was about 34.5 weeks. one was 4.5 lbs and the other 5.5 born via c section. Thank God no threats- I went into preterm labor twice which was managed through bed rest - I got pregnant 3 months after and had my son @ 37 wks via c section. Again Thank God we were all fine-I would think certainly given my size and the fact that I carried my twins far more than what they thought i would that it could have occured then given the weight in/on my uterus and having a c section 3 years prior

I read that chances of UR are the same if not less than a repeat c section and also that the chance of UR happening is more than likely to occur during the pregnancy - before labor- Im leaning so far on the idea of TOLAC and if it is safe i will try VBAC- at a hospital that is euipped to respond to an Emergency c section God forbid- I have a consultation with a Dr the end of June.

Im trying not to take in all the horror stories i hear- I guess my main concern right now is the threat of scar tissue and adhesions and if that would have a great impact on TOLAC and VBAC.

Any thoughts?

 

[chuck]

You always remember the horror stories but not the average boring normal ones because people dont tell them!

Try to remain positive, you seem to have found a good MW - she will help you do your research and think about hiring a doula to help with emotional support as she will be able to guide you through pregnancy and your choices.

Always remain firm that if you end up NEEDING a repeat CS (but not being rail roaded into one) that you will be having one after making a fully informed choice and after taking all steps possible to avoid it - you will be doing it to ensure the safety or you and baby.

You will not have failed you will have triumphed by being strong enough to try everything.

 

[Jaycrew]

You always remember the horror stories but not the average boring normal ones because people dont tell them!

Try to remain positive, you seem to have found a good MW - she will help you do your research and think about hiring a doula to help with emotional support as she will be able to guide you through pregnancy and your choices.

Always remain firm that if you end up NEEDING a repeat CS (but not being rail roaded into one) that you will be having one after making a fully informed choice and after taking all steps possible to avoid it - you will be doing it to ensure the safety or you and baby.

You will not have failed you will have triumphed by being strong enough to try everything.

Thank you so much for your supprt and all the info- I def will be keeping you updated as time progresses-

 

[Jaycrew]

Yes! Visit birthwithoutfearblog dot com for TONS of successful vbacs! The trick will be finding a midwife or doctor who will agree to one but you can certainly have a successful vbac

Mo0nangel I went on that site n one of stories that I enjoyed she had a VBAC after 2 c sections n the dr actually is in my area. I went to view his "critics" n for the most part this is what he recieved the most incredible kudos to day the least. His worse complaints were that u wait for a very long time to c him. Oh n his furniture is outdated lol but who cares, I'm excited I'm going to call n set up an appt! Thank u for giving me that site!

 

[chuck]

You always remember the horror stories but not the average boring normal ones because people dont tell them!

Try to remain positive, you seem to have found a good MW - she will help you do your research and think about hiring a doula to help with emotional support as she will be able to guide you through pregnancy and your choices.

Always remain firm that if you end up NEEDING a repeat CS (but not being rail roaded into one) that you will be having one after making a fully informed choice and after taking all steps possible to avoid it - you will be doing it to ensure the safety or you and baby.

You will not have failed you will have triumphed by being strong enough to try everything.

Thank you so much for your supprt and all the info- I def will be keeping you updated as time progresses-

Go with the flow is fine until you're too busy to decide your own path!

Have a plan, have someone to protect you x

 

[Belly bean]

I don't know of any stories YET but iv been allowed to go for my vba3c but only if i go into labour by 39 weeks well that and a few days as not having section on a friday as they don't let out in uk at weekends, but I also read what you had so im scared but really looking forward to giving it ago and since its been almost 6 yrs from my last section they have said its a good chance it will go well BUT I have to go into labour by my self as they wont even think about inducing after 3 sections

 

[Jaycrew]

OOOH- Well Im hoping everything works out for you and that you do get to VBAC!!! I would love to be updated on your progress!!! Im sending positive vibes and thoughts your way- Try to walk walk walk!!!! I hear that helps get you ripe-I have read stories on Birthwithout fear and this website https://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/CSANDVBAC/VBA2Cstories.htm#Tammy's Story AMAZING STORIES about women who have given birth after multiple c sections and how they naturally influenced their bodies to go into labor- One of which i believe was rasberry Tea and Nipple stimulation- I did nipple stimulation and also DTD and I went right into labor after and lost my plug immediately- went to hopstial and i was 3-4 CM with in the hour of onset of Labor - This was before any C sections though. Keep me updated!!!!!

 

[Jaycrew]

I wouldnt be induced anyway- My plan would include no induction - or epidural. I am willing to take something else having labored before- although after my first 2 preganancies my labor was easy until my 4the pregancy where they induced me and ended up having to c section me- I wish I said no like my mom said- SMH- I really think my c section was because of the induction. They say her cord but I dont know what to believe- I just think my body was tying to do what it was supposed to do on my own time- but they kept increasing the pitocin on me- It was a horrible experience for me- Im totally against induction.

 

[Jaycrew]

Sooo - the office that I have my consult with in July called today to get some info from me- the nurse kind of went over my birthing HX- and sounds pretty optimistic that I will be able to VBA3C!!! She says because I have had my first 3 births vaginally it shows that I have a reliable pelvis. however - The Dr will only do it based on an ok from an MSN ( I believe thats what she said lol- hope so anyway) but she actaully stated that they have done it and in fact the have a mom who is laboring right now with 3 vaginal first births and 3 c sections after. So she wants me to remain positive on it so far so good- but still need approval from a specialist after they review my c section reports Fx'd!!!!

 

[Jaycrew]

Update I cant hardly sit down- I had my VBA3C consult yesterday- all went well- says he will not induce me- says he will let me TOLAC, and at my 20 wk appt have me do my Biophysical profile and consult with a perinatologist so i can officially has an informed consent as to what i am doing- he explained the risks to me and didnt paint a pretty piture just a realistic one and is totally supportive of my decision and believes I can do it- he says he would consider me to be a piece of cake and what he would call a "gimme' patient because im ideal- he reviewed my operative reports and the fact that i had all low transverse incisions and have given birth previously shows that i can do it- the hospital he works out of has the policy of informed consent so he must abide by that- but he has no worries- which is a great thing I just wanted to share ladies!

Now all I have to do is get PREGNANT!!! LOL and waiting to concieve until August!

 

[Leanna5813]

I wouldnt be induced anyway- My plan would include no induction - or epidural. I am willing to take something else having labored before- although after my first 2 preganancies my labor was easy until my 4the pregancy where they induced me and ended up having to c section me- I wish I said no like my mom said- SMH- I really think my c section was because of the induction. They say her cord but I dont know what to believe- I just think my body was tying to do what it was supposed to do on my own time- but they kept increasing the pitocin on me- It was a horrible experience for me- Im totally against induction.

This happened to me. I was induced and wasn't dialating after 12 hours, they told me my sons cord was wrapped around his neck and that's why I needed a csection. Broke my heart.

 

[Jaycrew]

I wouldnt be induced anyway- My plan would include no induction - or epidural. I am willing to take something else having labored before- although after my first 2 preganancies my labor was easy until my 4the pregancy where they induced me and ended up having to c section me- I wish I said no like my mom said- SMH- I really think my c section was because of the induction. They say her cord but I dont know what to believe- I just think my body was tying to do what it was supposed to do on my own time- but they kept increasing the pitocin on me- It was a horrible experience for me- Im totally against induction.

This happened to me. I was induced and wasn't dialating after 12 hours, they told me my sons cord was wrapped around his neck and that's why I needed a csection. Broke my heart.

I believe it - Its horrible-i see so many friend and family that have inductions and ALL of them ended up with C section. When I spoke to a midwife and the doc who agreed to do VBAC they both said it was more than likely the pitocin. He said he would not induce me - said there was no need to, he said unless I go like over 2 wks over due then he may consider but even then he said it was a long shot he would do it. I am really hoping to God I can do this naturally this time. I hope youget to as well- are you looking at doing VBAC as well?

 

[Jaycrew]

And just to add Leanne- I labored for like 10 hrs. they said they would have let me go on into labor but I wasnt moving past 4 cm and her heart just kept dropping - then finally they were like we cant hold off we have to go now- It happened so fast- I will give him kudos to how he reacted because he wasn't the physician that started me on the pitocin he came in on the tail end of everything as he was on call. He then went on to be my ob gyn a few years later and delivered my Twins- he's a great Dr but he wont risk anything he's very conservative.

 

[Leanna5813]

I am hoping for a VBAC. I just found out a week ago I'm pregnant again so I made sure right off that the hospital in my town allows vbacs and they do so I'm very excited! The reason I was induced was because my water broke 9 days before due date at 4am and when I got to the hospital around 7am I wasn't having contractions. They let me go another hour or two but still no contractions or dialating so they induced me.