Two sections then vbac??

[R_x]

Has anyone done this?

 

[x__amour]

It's not impossible of but less practiced. I'm sure with you being in the UK you'll have better luck, but here in the US it's almost unheard of.

 

[Wilsey]

Here in NZ I'm pretty sure that if you've had two you can no longer try for a vbac. It automatically means another section.

 

[mama2connor]

I have researched this myself as I have already had two emergency c sections and really wanted to try for a vbac this time. From what I read there are quite a few people who have had successful vbacs after 2 c sections but it's not normal pratice. You will probably have a huge fight on your hands to get your consultant to allow you to have a trial labour. The risk of your uterus rupturing in labour is slightly higher than it would have been had you of only had 1 c section but the risk is still quite low. It's usually easier for consultants to give you another section rather than go through the rigmarole of allowing you to have a natural birth. They would have to many more doctors to hand incase anything went wrong. I would say do your research and get as many facts as you can if you really want a vbac and make sure you put your foot down. My consultant said no as my previous pregnancy I had a placental abruption amongst other problems. Rather than argue with him I decided to just go with it and have another section..

 

[Jaycrew]

I went to Birth without fear -and it led me to Dr Williams- he's in my area luckily- anyway- I had a consult with him- not pregnant but we are planning soon. i had 3 c sections, all transverse incisions. His office requested my surgical reports for the c sections. He saw the reasons why I had them, He also noted the fact that I gave birth vaginally 3 times before I had my first c section- anyway- he is willing to do a VBA3C on me. He is very reputable in this area for VBAC's and in fact did a commentary on PBS about them. He has fought to allow women the right to choose and the hospital will back him as long as the women go through a consult with an appointed specialist at their hospital- to make sure that we are fully aware of what the "consequences" can be. My Dr made an informed decision based on my history - not just based off of me having multiple c sections. I hope the best for you - and there are a lot of Dr's who will consider it after 2 sections. I also found some very supportive midwives that were willing to VBAC as well. I hope this helps and best of luck to you!

 

[minties]

I've had 2 sections and have a reccomendation from the surgeon to have any future babies by c-section, but not that I 'have' to. I doubt I'd find a midwife who would take me on if I was demanding a VBA2C. I had a hard enough time finding one to take me on after just having the one section! I didn't have my own midwife until 20 weeks.