Vbac and being induced?

[pinkbump2011]

So my last baby was born via emcs however I was awake an not knocked out. Now I have to decide (obviously not for a while) whether I want to try for vbac or have an elective caesarean. My concerns is I am diabetic and they will not allow you to go over 38 weeks so would be an induced labour. My main concern is that if it all went wrong an I had to have an emcs again but be completely knocked out. Would you just go for a second section? Also heard the risk of rupture is higher with induction. Has anyone else been in this position? X

 

[littlesteph]

I've heard some areas won't induce you if you've already had a section, I would try for a VBAC but if they won't let you go over 38 weeks that maybe a little difficult .
Going along those lines I think going straight for the section maybe the better idea. A consultant would give you advise in what they think would be better for you.
I can't really say as my induction ended up in an emcs anyways and might have to have another section this time as my due date is exactly a year after my first.

 

[Banshee]

I had an induction when trying for vbac but ended up with a second emcs with a spinal. Have they told you you'll have to have a general for your second section? I had a general with my first emcs and would not want to do it again. I found it very upsetting to miss out on the birth of ds1.

 

[pinkbump2011]

No they haven't but that's my worry ending up having to have a general anesthetic an missing the birth. I am under a consultant an they have said that I can look into a vbac but I wasn't aware of all the risks an even more so with an induction. I think I may be best off with the section unless I go naturally before 38 weeks x

 

[Claudia83]

If you are comfortable with it, can you ask them to let you book a section closer to 39 weeks, like 38w3d - try to push it a little to see if you go into labor naturally? Just a thought. I am 5w3d pregnant with #2 currently so not sure what my options will be but I had a section due to failure to progress after induction. Avoid an induction if you want a VBAC, but if there are serious medical reasons on why they can't let you go past a certain time, a scheduled c-section is better than an EMCS.

 

[Jaycrew]

I honestly would avoid induction and talk to them - see how long they are willing to wait for natural labor- in the mean time I would help my body along too- taking walks, nipple stimulation, sex, stretching, squatting, whatever you can do. But induction carries a higher risk for a uterine rupture. If it were me - I would voice my concern and say hey look I want my VBAC- but not with an induction. But you know your health and history. I hate inductions personally speaking as well- I wont lie to you. Every woman I have known to have one including myself ended up with a c section. I'm totally against them. I dont mean to bring my opinion to you because it is totally up to you. My wish is that you have the birth that you want- and we are here for support XOXO

 

[Jaycrew]

oh and look at this website "birth without fear" you may find women who were in your situation that have shared their stories. Really great site!!!

 

[pinkbump2011]

They induce at 38 weeks as in diabetics the placenta matures earlier an the risk in still birth is a lot higher. I personally would not want to risk that for a few days. I think I will end up with a scheduled section this time round. My last daughter was born at 36 weeks so maybe this time the extra 2 weeks may get the baby moving x

 

[Jaycrew]

I didnt know that - the placenta matures faster... thats so interesting to me. I can definitley understand your concern. Child birth and pregnancy has always been a interest to me. Well - I agree with you - you know what is best for you! I'm here for support!!!! xoxo

 

[LegoHouse]

My sister had a VBAC that was induced x

 

[pinkbump2011]

My sister had a VBAC that was induced x

Did your sister have any other children naturally before her section? X

 

[LegoHouse]

Nope, the first was a very long induction which ended in a c-section. She never made it past 3cm the first time x