VBAC after C Section with cephalopelvic disproportion

[Whatwouldyoudo2021]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with this situation?

I’m not currently expecting but will start TTC soon for baby number 2, it’s just something I have been thinking about.

My baby is 10 months old now and I ended up having an emergency c section as although I was fully dilated and pushing well my baby wouldn’t come out. I went to theatre where they tried to get him out with forceps but it ended in a c section. I was advised by the surgeon after they would recommend an elective c section next time rather than a VBAC, as my body wasn’t designed for child birth. This was also mentioned in my birth de brief, I was told I had cephalopelvic disproportion, I had to google it, basically my pelvis isn’t big enough for babies. My 10 month old was 6.14lbs when born so not massive.

I would really like to try for a VBAC with baby 2, do you think they would allow me to try or would they still recommend a c section?

Thanks for any advice or experience

Bump

If I were you I'd go for another section rather than another potentially traumatic run up to birth.

Depends,if CD was diagnosed via X-ray I wouldn't really risk VBAC.
If it's only doctor's word as a reason for previous CS then you should probably ask for more details before making a decision.

Fab thanks for your replies, I’m sensing that it will probably end in a c section but can be discussed to see if it’s at all possible?

Of course you can.
Especially if it was not yet confirmed by X-ray or MRI.They should really double check before making decision about CS.
Good luck.

@Whatwouldyoudo2021 i know this is an old thread but I honestly thought I’d written your post! I had exactly the same with my first labour, even the weight was exactly the same! I’m due baby number 2 in 4 weeks and have booked in for a c section but just wondered whether you ended up having a c section again?