Hello thought I would join you all to get some info.
I had a C Sec in Feb 2009 due to breech presentation and a failed ECV. I am hoping for a VBAC this time around.
Has anyone got any idea what the consultants will say or do? I am with them on the 10th August and want to get prepared
Hi Frankie...your MW and OB should go through your last labour and give you a balanced argument for CS or VBAC (I say 'should') and ask you what you would refer.
Some areas push more women towards the VBAC route because it is better for you and baby physically, there are fewer risks to you bot and better recovery time, other areas arent so keen on VBAC.
I was asked by my MW at booking what I wanted and from the off I said HBAC, my OB wsan't happy about it so I didnt bother seeing him again as my pregnancy was uncomplicated.
If I were you I'd do some reading and make list of questions you have and go prepared, if baby was breech theres no reason the next one will be! Trust your body and know that not all babies are naughty!
Thanks
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Its not the pain I'm scared of....I was handling my labour just fine even with out g&a last time. For me its the fear if something goes wrong and I don't have an epi fitted then I will most probably have to go under ga for a section.
It's very rare for women to have GA for a EMCS even if it is desperate doors time, especially as a VBAC you would have MW's who should be more attentive to you and have a bit of an early get out clause for the labour meaning they will intervene more quickly this time on account of your additional risk (UR).
Just remember there are truly very few true EMERGENCY CS's..needing a cut to made in minute. The 'call to cut' time is around 30 minutes as memory serves so there is time enough to get a or more likely a spinal - an epi leaves a cannula in the back and take s time to work, whereas a spinal block is a singe shot to the spine that is instant. So you are more likely to have spinal in an emergency if you do not have an epi fitted.
BUT THINK POSITIVE...there are always what ifs...but what if everything goes great? More often than not they do!