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Childbirth

Share experiences and get support around labour, birth and recovery.

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C-section 9 months again and due to give birth again in 3 months.

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Kayla03 · 31/12/2022 13:36

Hi!

My first born is currently 9 months old, he was an IVF baby and delivered him via c-section. Much to our surprise we found out we was pregnant when he was just 3 months old!

I am currently torn between trying for a VBAC or going for a C-section again, due to the risks. My doctors have said they are happy for me to try either way.

I would be so grateful to hear of anyone's experience who has been through the same thing ??

Thanks!

OP posts:

WhatHappenedToYoyos · 01/01/2023 03:40

Not the same age gap as your situation but had quite a crazy induced labour and EMCS with first DC but second IVF baby was VBAC and was out within 3 hours which was pretty impressive after how long and badly the first labour went. I had been adamant that I didn't want an induction or c section again so my decision for VBAC was much easier. My recovery was also 100% easier with VBAC and a much better experience but if your first c section went ok and wasn't too painful with recovery then your choice may be more difficult.

Congratulations on the pregnancy - I can't totally understand why you'd not use contraception. My DH and I have never managed to conceive without medical intervention and we joke that me taking the contraceptive pill is totally pointless, although medical professionals love to warn you that these miracle babies do happen so maybe I'll stick with the pill for now 😂

WhatHappenedToYoyos · 01/01/2023 03:41

*I can totally understand... Not can't 🤦

MintyFreshOne · 01/01/2023 05:22

She asked for those who have had the same choices, I did, and gave mine

But she doesn’t have the same choices as you, she is asking about birth choices not pregnancy ones.

The risks are very high, hence why most make an effort to listen to medical professionals. Ensuring you’re around for your first child should always trump continuing with a second

Cant be that high if her doctors haven’t mentioned it.

OP I had a successful VBAC within two years. The doctor very much downplayed the risk of uterine rupture, which is what everyone is concerned about with VBAC.

It went smoothly and I’m happy with my choice as I needed to be mobile to care for the older one, no family around t help

However, as you’re within a year, the risk could be different. Has the consultant given you any guidance on this?

If you want a general review of the risk of uterine rupture, please Google Midwife Thinking. I feel it was one of the better resources on the topic.

Madmax1992 · 01/01/2023 05:42

You are arsey and rude on every thread you post a reply on

mrssunshinexxx · 01/01/2023 06:49

I went got a vbac with 15 month gap and ended in another emc and brink of rupture but I don't regret trying and with a third I would try vba2c but it will be a much bigger gap. What was the reason for first section ?

oopsnowits4 · 01/01/2023 07:04

Had two ELCS 18 months apart. Bounced back from the second one quicker than the first, probably as I had a toddler to chase around after and no time to sit around. No problems at all. Scar is very neat, healed well. Try not to worry. I know a few people who’ve had c sections very close together, all have been fine.

ArcticSkewer · 01/01/2023 07:11

Are you planning any more children? 3 c sections is hard (doable of course, but just if it's a consideration).

I had a vbac but my first labour had progressed to 6cm. My second was quick and easy - very quick in fact. It was stressful at the end as there was a lot of bleeding and they were worried it was a rupture but it wasn't. My second pregnancy was a longer gap though, six months. I had a lot of issues in the pregnancy though, and had retained membranes that were stuck to the csection scar

I think I'd be tempted to go c section unless you plan more.

tigerbearr · 01/01/2023 07:12

My second baby was an emergency C-section due to size and position. I also got pregnant 3 months later and he arrived a month early, so there was only 11 months between births. I had a vbac. He was a very big baby which resulted in shoulder dystocia. They were concerned about rupture but luckily there were no issues in that respect. I've had another 2 babies since then, and they were both vaginal births too.
The choice was very much left in my hands to decide what I wanted to do. I was pushed towards csections by the consultants before birth and then talked into natural births when in labour. It's a hard choice to make, especially when doctors don't give much information either way. Congratulations and good luck

NoWordForFluffy · 01/01/2023 07:15

I have a 13 month age gap: EMCS followed by ELCS. I'd already chosen to have an elective section with DC2 (I had ZERO intention of trying a VBAC) l, but he made absolutely certain I couldn't try as we wedged himself sideways across me!

Personally, I'd always make the choice I did. Good luck OP.

Username1234321 · 01/01/2023 07:28

I have a 13 month age gap, my first was EMCS and second an elective. They were happy for me to have a vbac and said risks were low. I opted for an elective as my first caught group b strep and was unwell and I didn't want to risk that with my second. Both recoveries were really good for me.

Remaker · 01/01/2023 07:31

I had an elective c section with DC1 then fell pregnant again 9 months later. Obstetrician was completely supportive of our choice not to use contraception and felt the risks could be managed. He gave me the choice whether to try for a VBAC or opt for another c section with understanding that I would be closely monitored and they wouldn’t hesitate to opt for an emergency c section if I wasn’t progressing. I had GD and therefore wasn’t able to go past my due date due to risks, at which time baby was still not engaged so we decided to go for another elective c section.

My friend fell pregnant with #2 seven months after her first c section. She tried for a VBAC but ended up needing an emergency c section.

shruggingitoff · 01/01/2023 07:38

I had 4 CS in 6 years. The first two were 14 months apart, and similar to you, a bit of a (very happy) surprise after 7 years of TTC. I was never ever given the choice of having a VBAC, my doctors refused to even consider it. At the time, although I always followed the doctors wishes, I was perplexed. But with hindsight it is absolutely the correct thing to do, for my and the babies safety.

Discuss your thoughts with your doctor. I am not in the UK but where I live, it is your gynecologist who delivers the baby, so we discussed everything from the moment I discovered I was pregnant to delivery. (And, I also opted to be sterilized during the last delivery!)

And... CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

niceandsimple · 01/01/2023 08:04

Hi, I have had 3 successful VBAC deliveries post C-section. My first was an emcs for prolonged labour but the 3 vaginal deliveries were quick. first one 3 hours of active labour, the other 2 less than an hour. My babies were also large - almost 4.5kg and although I have torn each time, there have been no other issues. The doctors were always happy for me to have the VBAC but were clear each time that the risk is there. So I have a cannula put in. Also, I have a bleeding disorder, but this has made no difference to the risk factors.
The midwives are trained to spot the signs when there is a risk factor. Also, you are more likely to have a midwife with you the whole time on the labour ward, if you are high risk. They may only advise a labour ward, rather than midwife led care, so that there is a doctor around should the need arise.
Good luck whatever you choose!

EvenleyWitch · 01/01/2023 09:49

mathanxiety · 01/01/2023 02:42

It does happen quite often, hence why most make a real effort to not risk it, or take tough decisions when it does.

Still preaching, eh?

Any need? There's no need to try to stir up drama or provoke a row

speedyhedgehog · 01/01/2023 10:43

I had am emcs with my first due to labour starting but her not descending. Fell pregnant again 5 months later so a bigger gap than you. Was told I could try a vbac if I wanted but at 38 weeks he was estimated at almost 9 pounds and also not descended so we changed plan to elcs. We had that at 39 weeks and he was a shade over 9 pounds. Had another elcs for my last pregnancy 2.5 years later.
Congratulations on your pregnancy.

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