VBA2C

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Has anyone else been able to do this? Is it too risky? First c section was due to placental abruption. The second DC cord wrapped around his neck, he was fine but I bled a lot after surgery and found the whole experience pretty awful. I’m now pregnant with dc3 and I’m really scared to have another c section.

Yes it is possible. I have looked after a woman who had previously had two caesarean sections and she went onto have a normal vaginal delivery.
You will be in the high risk category and labour on the consultant unit and they will want you to have continuous fetal monitoring with IV access.
You will be very closely monitored and as long as you are making satisfactory progress with regular strong contractions which are enabling cervical dilation and descent of baby you will hopefully have a successful vaginal birth.
The risks are uterine rupture which is a severe obstetric emergency which can result in death of baby and mother. Your obstetrician would not commence any IV hormones on you to kick start contractions as this would be extremely risky.

Yes, it's very possible. Have a look at VBAC Support Group UK on Facebook - there are lots of women who've had successful VBA2C.

I had a VBAC2 for the fifth child
First baby C Section not necessary, 15 days late, ivf baby after 5 rounds was told not to deliver naturally but had fast labour and had section at fully dilated (ridiculous situation)
Second child VBAC1 fast labour 90 mins
Third and fourth C section in labour with twins, again section not necessary thought I had vasa previa but turned out not to be that, better safe than sorry
Fifth child VBAC2 on due date 3 hour labour 9lb 9oz baby if I hadn't delivered by my consultant appointment at 1pm that day they would have made me have a section, she arrived at 5 to 9am

I tried and it ended in a rupture. The baby was fine but I suspect that might not have been the case in a busy NHS hospital. I was in Switzerland.

Thanks for the replies! I worry about the chances of rupturing.

@makingmammaries I know it’s probably a stupid question but how did they know you ruptured?

When I went for my consultant appointment she seemed to be “it’s up to you” I thought she would be pushing for the c section but seemed quite relaxed about it.

Hi pocket signs of a rupture can be lots of things.
1.Excessive vaginal bleeding
2.Excessive pain in abdomen.

1. Pain in between contractions and lessening of contractions.

4.Pain over old csection scar referred to as scar tenderness.

1. Your pulse rate would increase and your blood pressure would drop.

6.The ctg recording of fetal heart would become abnormal. I am dumbfounded your consultant did not go through the risks with you tbh. I would discuss the risks before you make any decisions as they should be informed decisions and not just because you want to avoid another caesarean. Goodluck with whatever you decide.

@Thedogscollar thank you!

I think at the time I felt embarrassed to say that I might want to try for a VBAC because I had heard that many people get shot down when they bring it up so felt I might be ridiculous for wanting to attempt it.

To be honest she was more bothered about what contraception I was going to be on after I gave birth and talked a lot about sterilisation...I’m under 30 so the app kinda swayed in a completely different direction.

@makingmammaries sorry but your comment has really bothered me. It’s scaremongering and just not true. Op would have continuous one on one care in labour and be very closely monitored- and would be rushed to theatre without delay if she experienced rupture or any concerns over hers or baby’s wellbeing.

@makingmammaries regardless, just wanted to say I’m glad you and your baby are ok. It must have been a scary experience