I am 28 weeks pregnant with baby no. 3. I have an ELCS booked for 39 weeks.
My first two were both EMCS. First was failure to progress and fetal distress and second was due to an intrauterine infection.
I have been adamant from the start of my pregnancy that I don't want to go through any of that again and I would be opting for an ELCS. However, the closer it gets the more anxious I am becoming about it (the prospect of surgery again) and I am going back and forth on whether to go ahead with the ELCS at 39 weeks or try for a VBAC.
I absolutely do not want any induction so I would probably keep an ELCS booked but delay it to 41 weeks so if no sign of labour before then just have the ELCS. The only thing is, I am scared of complications again. I have never had a successful vaginal birth so unsure if I am even capable. I would only want to continue with VBAC if everything was progressing as it should and there are no complications. If they arise, then I'd want an immediate section.
I just don't know what to do, there is a good chance, if I try for a VBAC, I'll end up needing a section anyway and elective is always better than an emergency section. BUT, do I deny myself the chance to try? I'm so confused and just don't know what to do!
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GreenMeerkat · 09/08/2018 10:57
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