3rd child very nervous about 3rd c section and whether I can go natural

[Moll1201]

Hi,

im pregnant with my 3rd baby previous two have been c sections I was fine with them but this time round I have overwhelming anxiety that something will go wrong with it being my third, I have thought about trying to go natural also just want peoples experiences and advice on how to overcome this

So I’m currently in hospital pregnant with dc3 and having contractions. I’ve had 2 previous emc and no history of vaginal births.

they are still asking me regularly if I want a vaginal attempt or an elective. It’s still both options open to me. Personally I wanted a vaginal 1st time and a vbac second time. But this time I just want an elective. But there are still giving me the vaginal option so you are likely to have it too. It’s your choice

Sorry to hear you are feeling so anxious OP. If it helps at all, I've three CS and they were all absolutely fine, and my recovery from my third one was no different from the first.

Personally I would have been more anxious about attempting a VBAC for the third delivery. I was offered and planned for a VBAC for my second, but ended up needing a CS anyway. For my third I was advised that a CS would be the safest option given I'd already had two previous CS.

@Kindersuprises what have you decided. I'm in this position but no sign of labour at 42 weeks and would just love the chance to actually go into labour to have the chance of a Vbac. Good luck with whatever you have chosen!