VBAC - is my uterus too thin to attempt vbac?

[roxane1986]

Hi ladies,

I need advice and opinions based on experiences!! I had a planned c-section for my ds cause of placenta previa 14 months ago.. I am due for my second ds in 4 weeks, so it's a little over 15 months in between. I've been wanting to give birth naturally all my life, it's something I really want. And also the idea of have a second c-section and having to take care of my 15 month old son pretty by myself cause dh works long hrs, it's not what I want to live!
But anyways, my doctor is supporting my decision but ofcourse she is recommending a c-section again cause it's soon between the 2 and now to top it up, I had an u/s about 2 weeks ago, around 34 weeks and my uterus (LUS) measured 1.5mm so now my doctor is concerned..
Please tell me good and bad stories about vbacs, I need to make up my decision.. Should I attempt vbac after these results?

thanks ladies xxxx

 

[cooch]

From what I know, not much granted, the shorter the uterus the closer you are to delivery. So, what I'm working out from your post, I maybe wrong, is that you're at risk of pre term delivery. In which case dr probably would want the baby out ASAP so he can get treated quickly. I may be wrong though.

 

[roxane1986]

I'm not sure I understand what you are saying?

I am close to 36 weeks and today, I was 50% effaced but not dilated.. I'm ok to deliver early but why would they need to treat the baby?

 

[cooch]

If the baby is early. Before term may mean intensive care. I was reading you as 34 weeks, my mistake.

 

[roxane1986]

yeh but why do you say he would be pre term? WE did the measurement bu u/s at 34 weeks but I am almost 36 now
Are you saying that the more you progress in your pregnancy the thinner the uterus gets? I'm going for another u/s sometime next week to measure it again.. hopefully it's not thinner..

 

[cooch]

They consider the baby to be full term after 37 weeks. That's not to say a baby can't be born without complications earlier. When you mention 50% effaced that is in relation to the cervix which does thin. I don't know anything about thinning of the uterus. As far as I'm aware the cervix thins and reduces in length. Your best to call your dr with regards to a thin uterus as he/she is the professional. Maybe write yourself a list of questions to have ready.

 

[cooch]

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/labour-birth/658839-vbac-info-support.html

Maybe have a look at this. Sometimes I don't notice the top of the page.