re: VBAC Support and Information Thread, Part II

I'm pregnant with baby #3. I had twins via c-section Aug '11. I hope to have a vbac, could really be any day now.

Went to dr yesterday evrything was great? 34wks but my dr is insisting on a csection just cus i had one bfore 16yrs ago. Im sure technology frm then has improved an i can have a Vbac, 2 Totally different births! I had to stand up firm and tell dr I want to at least try! End of discussion!!!!

I'll be going for a VBAC this pregnancy - I had to have a C-Section with my twin boys back in May of 2009 and this time I'm due August 8th with one little girl. I had a GREAT C-section experience but I would love to experience a natural birth.

Quoting Smoothdee:" Went to dr yesterday evrything was great? 34wks but my dr is insisting on a csection just cus i had one ... [snip!] ... have a Vbac, 2 Totally different births! I had to stand up firm and tell dr I want to at least try! End of discussion!!!!"

Maybe doctor is concerned about the type of incision..??

Quoting L.C.C.'s Mom:" I'll be going for a VBAC this pregnancy - I had to have a C-Section with my twin boys back in May of ... [snip!] ... I'm due August 8th with one little girl. I had a GREAT C-section experience but I would love to experience a natural birth."

yay for august vbacs!! we can do this!!

Quoting mbowman:" I'm pregnant with baby #3. I had twins via c-section Aug '11. I hope to have a vbac, could really be any day now."

hang in there, think positive thoughts!!  

At my last appointment I brought up going without the epidural and pitocin and my doctor (who is very supportive of VBACS and has been successful at delivering most of all he has attempted) said that he doesn't want me going without the epidural because he wants me to already have it "just in case we need to rush you in for a emergency Csection" Then he said not to completely rule out pitocin because we might need a little to "help things along"

This completely goes against anything I've read. I didn't want to get the epidural because it slows labor and then I'll probably need pitocin which would make my contractions much harder and longer, which would up my chances of having to have a csection or a uterine rupture higher.

Now, I understand the epidural thing but I don't want it until I get past 6 or 7 centimeters ON MY OWN. I absolutely don't want pitocin! And I really don't wanna be induced.

I really have a lot of trust in my doctor. I have been his patient since my first gynecological visit. This whole conversation has made me rethink everything about my birth plan. I need to hear from moms who have attempted to VBAC. Please tell me why it was successful or unsuccessful. I'm only 25 weeks but I want to get this straight with him now so he knows what my boundaries are with everything.

Thanks in advance!

BTW, I'm due July 7th.

Quoting Bethyboo wants a VBAC!:" At my last appointment I brought up going without the epidural and pitocin and my doctor (who is very ... [snip!] ... this straight with him now so he knows what my boundaries are with everything. Thanks in advance! BTW, I'm due July 7th."

I would absolutely not have him as my doctor after that...

Hi Ladies! I don't think I've posted on here since I got pregnant with baby #3. I'm due in October and hoping for a VBA2C. I live in Las Vegas and I see Dr. Harter. I know there are some ladies on here that have had successful VBAC's with him. I have had one appointment so far but we didn't talk about the birth at all. I'm wanting to have some questions for him at my next appointment next week. I'll be 12 weeks. A little background on me... first c-section June 2007 after failed induction at 38 weeks - 8lb 4oz. (I am 5'2" average frame.) Second c-section November 2009 - 8lb 13oz - at 39 weeks, actually was a HBAC attempt. I labored at home for 15 hours of hard labor and then decided to go to the hospital because I was not progressing quickly and wanted an epi - I was 5cm. The on-call doctor refused to let me labor and forced me to consent to a c-section before he would order the epi. I know I could have fought him or gone to another hospital but I gave in (I regret that now). So here I am almost 4 years later wanting to do try again. The doctor that delivered my 2nd baby (who was obviously anti-VBAC) told me that I had a lot of adhesions from my first c-section and also told me that my uterus was stretched very thin around my scar that he could almost see through it. Of course he advised me NEVER to labor again. I have been torn about this issue ever since. A midwife told me that the "thin uterus" was not something to be super concerned about and that it is common. I'm not sure what to think but I really hope it doesn't mean I can't try again. Dr. Harter has told me that when he does c-sections he does a double layer of stitches so moms can VBAC and I highly doubt either of my doctors did this.

Can anyone give me some advice or good questions for my appointment? I REALLY want the chance to try again and hopefully get my vaginal delivery this time. I don't want 3rd c-section if I can avoid it! I have babies that are on the bigger side and I'm on the smaller side and I don't really have that going for me. Do I have a shot??

Hey all!! Just found out I am pregnant with #3! Praying it sticks.

But I am going to go for a VBA2C! Any info or help would be appreciated. Do I need to start looking now for hospitals/obs? We don't have any birth centers on the island that I am aware of.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mommy Pwnt Pwnt[A&T+1]:</b>" Hey all!! Just found out I am pregnant with #3! Praying it sticks. But I am going to go for a VBA2C! ... [snip!] ... Do I need to start looking now for hospitals/obs? We don't have any birth centers on the island that I am aware of."</blockquote>

I'm also trying for a VBA2C this pregnancy! I would definitely start looking for a supportive doctor or midwife and hospital right away. Sometimes they can be hard to find. I'm looking for advice too but there doesn't seem to be much activity in this forum lately. Good luck to you I hope you get your VBA2C!

Quoting kristiann16:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Mommy Pwnt Pwnt[A&T+1]:</b>" Hey all!! Just found out I am pregnant ... [snip!] ... for advice too but there doesn't seem to be much activity in this forum lately. Good luck to you I hope you get your VBA2C!"

Oh good luck to you too! I have been told by many the military hospital allows them no problem but I don't like how many docs you see there. If I am going to embark on this journey I want a doctor who knows me and will be supportive in my choices, and guide me. There's another hospital here that does them but I am not sure if I can find an Ob who will outside of the military facility.

Quoting Bethyboo wants a VBAC!:" At my last appointment I brought up going without the epidural and pitocin and my doctor (who is very ... [snip!] ... this straight with him now so he knows what my boundaries are with everything. Thanks in advance! BTW, I'm due July 7th."

HAve you investigated hypnobirthing, i'd really recommend it. I had a section with my first- failure to progress with epidural and pitocin which is why i'm sure i ended up with baby unhappy. My second labour was fantastic, water birth VBAC, no analgesia just hypnosis and a great midwife with my husband doing light touch massage. THere was alot of negative talk from some of the less informed professionals but i stuck to my guns. I knew the baby was fine and my midwife agreed with my philosophy. The upshot was that my son was born alert and fed straight away and i recovered much quicker. THere are indications for repeat section like an up and down scar or true disproportion of the baby to pelvis ( thats rare, the pelvis shifts in labour so even if you are small, the tail bone moves back and the symphysis splits, plus the babies head is not solid, the bones slide over each other) or if the baby is distressed but you are right an epidural "just in case" is ludicrous and may well end up in an intervention spiral and a repeat section.
Get your facts and figures ready, in most cases a repeat section is more risky than a VBAC. Do what you are comfortable with at the end of the day when you have got all the facts. If you are unhappy with his opinion, switch doctors, there are plenty out there who will support you.

Anyone ever go for another VBAC in less then two years?

I had a VBAC back in aug and me and DH are talking about having another baby.

Wishing everybody the best!! I had to have an emergancy c section with my son at 34 weeks as my water broke and he was feet first. I got pregnant in June, but unfortunately lost the baby at 5 weeks, but got pregnant right away and have now made it to 39 1/2 weeks!! My original doctor told me when i found out i was pregnant in July (before the miscarriage) we could try for a VBAC, When i found out I was pregnant again and went in at 6weeks, she informed me my EDD was May 4th and my c section would be April 25th ....I was beyond mad, when i asked her what about the VBAC we discussed just a month or so before, she informed me that she didnt do that and the only option i would have is to find another doctor!! So that is what i did! I am extremely happy with the doctor i have, and he has been absolutely wonderful! He was all for trying the VBAC--I actually found him by calling the L&D at the hospital I was born at and wanted to deliver at, the nurses gave me his name and it was the best advice I have gotten! UNFORTUNATELY!! My little girl is just as stubborn as I am and has been feet first for the last month and a half!!! I prepared myself for a c section, but was/am still holding out for her to flip... but as of last thursday (and today!) she has not done it... i thought i was ready, until he told me that he wanted to schedule a c section for today--i actually post poned it till wednesday (3 days before due date) and now i guess I'm having second thoughts! I wanted to go into labor naturally, so i could actually feel what it was like for a full term labor-and i guess i just dont like the idea of knowing my kiddos birthday before they get here. but i know that if my water were to break there is a chance of the cord dropping down and causing injury or death to the baby or me. I'm hoping and praying she decides to flip before wednesday and maybe we can forgo the csection.... but   i dont see it.

I wish everyone the best on their VBACs and congrats!