I'm currently 13 weeks with DC2, so early days, but am wondering about what to aim for. DD was born by EMCS at 40+12 (induction, got to fully dilated, then it transpired that her big head and awkward presentation was never going to make a vaginal birth possible), I recovered well, established breastfeeding, everything hunky dory.
A successful VBAC would hopefully make it easier to deal with DD (she'll be 20-21 months when DC2 arrives) as well as a newborn, but I really don't want an instrumental birth. I also fear that if I tried for a VBAC I'd end up with another EMCS anyway (especially as I've not had a previous vaginal birth, and am a bit fat - both count against the likelihood of a successful VBAC I think). I'd rather have an ELCS than a EMCS, just for the greater rest beforehand!
So, if you tried for a VBAC, did you have one, or a section? Did you have an assisted delivery? And most importantly, would you recommend giving it a go?
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Tell me about your attempt at a VBAC
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maamalady · 25/09/2015 17:42
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