Vaginal or Scheduled Section??

[ThisTimePls]

I'm in the same boat. Meeting the consultant tomorrow to discuss it all. My first was a c-setion due to breech. I want to try for a VBAC but will not hesitate to have another as long as the baby is safe and healthy. Will let you know what my consultant thinks. xxx

 

[angeljewel]

I'm in the same boat hun!! I had a section with my son due to placenta praevia so didn't even attempt labour first time round!! I'm gonna try for a VBAC but to be honest it scares me more than the thought of another section! I had an excellent section experience and I think its the fear of the unknown thats worrying me!!

The consultant however has said they will constantly monitor me and at any point I can change my mind and have a section or if I need one it will be done straight away!!

Its the thought of having a new baby, a toddler and a c section scar that makes me want to try natural!! Just come to a decision you feel comfortable with hun, no one can make you do anything if you don't want to xx

 

[mommy-in-june]

I understand how you're feeling. My doctor and I ultimately decided it would be better for me to have a scheduled section this time around, rather than try for VBAC. I understand all the reasons why people want and have VBAC, and respect that very much, but the stress of worrying about going into another emergency situation during natural birth would be just killing me otherwise. It was quite traumatic for me/us. I'm not saying c-sections are a breeze, because it wasn't, but I feel more comfortable with a situation where I know more of what is likely to happen. To each their own, but don't let the doctors or anyone pressure you one way or the other - if you are cleared to decide for yourself, go with what you really want. Best of luck hun!

 

[clara123]

I'm in the same situation and have decided for a c-section. I just don't want to try naturally and half way through have a section anyway.

I've prepared myself mentally for a section and think that if i try and fail at a vbac it may do more mental harm, than just opting for a section anyway. I have a daughter and knowing when i'm going in for the section makes childcare easier to arrange as well.

but that's just how i feel, if you're unsure then there's no harm in trying for the vbac, at least that way you can say you tried...

 

[flame]

Personally I don't understand why anyone would choose to go through major surgery when there is another option. As birth plans go, a section would be my very very last choice - obviously getting the baby out safely is the most important thing but I will be very disappointed if I have to have a section. All that recovery time? Not being able to drive for 6 weeks? A scar? And is it 7 or 9 layers of tissue they have to cut through?! Plus I want to push my baby out, I want a natural birth! Sorry, bit of a rant there!!

Is there a particular reason why would you consider a section if it's not needed?

No offence but some people have to have sections for medical reasons which they shouldnt have to feel less of a person for just because they havent done the hard work of labour. my first had true shoulder dystocia and when my ex was asked he may have to consent who to save he nearly fainted with the shock at how bad things went so quick, so my second was a section and this one will be as well. It doesent matter how a baby is born so long as they are out and in your arms

 

[ellie27]

Yip, most important thing in the end is that both baby and mum are well - doesnt matter how the baby arrives.

My Anna was breech, we went through an ECV procedure to try turn her but it failed so we had a planned section. It was a very positive experience. It was my first so have nothing to compare it to. I was out of hospital within 48 hours - quicker than some of my friends who have had vaginal births. And within 6 days I really felt back to myself and I was out and about etc - I would say I have been very lucky as I know many women take much longer to recover. I wouldnt have a problem having a section again.

 

[Louisa K]

My mum says she would rather have 10 labours rather than 1 c-section lol (shes had both)

I've had a natural delivery and thought it was an amazing exprience and I'd assume a c-section was the more painful of the two options.

How comes theres a risk with a c-section scar ripping when I would have assumed that you're at your largest or most stretched at full term? I've always wondered that and because I've never had a c-section I don't know. Can anyone enlighten me! lol

Good luck with whatever you choose, if it was me I'd go for the natural labour, but thats because im scared of a c-section!! lol

 

[flame]

My mum says she would rather have 10 labours rather than 1 c-section lol (shes had both)

I've had a natural delivery and thought it was an amazing exprience and I'd assume a c-section was the more painful of the two options.

How comes theres a risk with a c-section scar ripping when I would have assumed that you're at your largest or most stretched at full term? I've always wondered that and because I've never had a c-section I don't know. Can anyone enlighten me! lol

Good luck with whatever you choose, if it was me I'd go for the natural labour, but thats because im scared of a c-section!! lol

My consultant told me if i go in the next week i can deliver myself but they will not even think about speeding up the labour or helping things along for the risk of rupture, but if i go at 38 weeks onwards then its straight down for the section as they dont want to risk another dystocia.

from having both a section and a vaginal delivery i would say they both have advantages and disadvantages, but the people who say they cant lift a kettle for 6 weeks after a section are totally wrong, yeah your sore but no worse than recovering from tears through a vaginal birth. Everyone is different with recovery though i suppose