Vbac help please

[Lily189]

I'm around 7 weeks pregnant and my little boy is 7 months

I had to have an emergency c section after being induced I got to 4cm and wouldnt dilate anymore my baby got distressed and his heart rate dropped and his cord wrapped around his neck

I lost a good bit off blood and they left me with a stoma which leaked a week after my section and I got an infection so was wearing bandages and back and forth to hopsital for a month and it really ruined my first month with my baby

I'd really love to give birth naturally so I'm able to be up and about espically this time as I always have my son

Has anyone went on to have a natural birth after a similar situation scared I wont dilate again and it will be another emergency c section

I just really dont want another section my experience has really scared me

All help and advice would be great thanks

@Lily189 hi I was hoping for a VBAC but we have similar age gaps and my consultant has advised an elective section due to the short time between the last section and risk of scar rupture

I had a vbac after an emergency caesarean- had failure to progress and then baby in distress in 1st delivery. My first was 2 weeks overdue so I was induced. My 2nd arrived on due date and was a really quick delivery. Labour started around 4pm, and deliveredcm at 12.30am. Recovery was good, and glad I had vbac as was up and about. However, mine were 2 1/4 years apart, so my original stitches would have had longer to heal, and I didn't have other complications, so prob best to take specialist advice on that. Just wanted to assure you that a vbac can be fine. And a planned c section is meant to be a whole different experience and possibly a smoother recovery than an emergency one. Hope it all goes well whatever you decide

Stats for vbac are about 50% manage to give birth and the rest end up with c section. Obviously it depends on your individual risk factors but if you choose vbac just go in knowing there's a reasonable chance of getting a c section anyway.

Hi Op, maybe not what you want to hear but I’m 39 + weeks pregnant, my ds is 16 months, born by EMCS after long labour and failure to dilate.

This pregnancy - I want to VBAC but won’t be allowed go +40 weeks due to risk of scar rupture, they also won’t induce post EMCS for same risks. Unfortunately this bump seems to be in no rush (baby 1 was born at 37+ weeks) so despite a supportive VBAC team, many sweeps, and being in early labour for a week, I know it’s very likely I’ll end up having a repeat section soon

I found the birth options VBAC clinic helpful if offered. Means I understand why certain decisions are being made and has been helpful coming to terms with the limited choices.

I had an EMCS for the exact same reasons as you with #1 but didn't have any issues afterwards, I wanted a VBAC with #2 but she was breech/transverse so we scheduled an ELCS for 39+5.

It was a completely different experience, I was much more aware of my surroundings and felt that I was in control of the birth this time - chatting and everyone taking their time rather than having to rush. The recovery was easier too, I think because my body wasn't so tired from trying to labour beforehand this time around.

I hope you get your VBAC but just wanted to let you know that your experience sounds scary but it can be pleasant if you do need to go down that route.

Have you googled vbac calculator? Also, join vbac uk on Facebook. I know the stats of a successful vbac are much higher when you reach 10cm.