Why should I go for a VBAC? Need some clear info!

[NigellaTufnel]

Hello there

Had an emcs with DS1 and am now pregnant. Have gut reaction that I should try to go for VBAC, but no one has been able to tell me the pros and cons, just YOU MUST HAVE ONE!

Was surprised talking to Dr friend a while ago saying that she would go for a section as I have the scar already, and undercarriage is still pretty intact.

Any thoughts?

Just a few pros of vbac:

*less chance from the inherent risks of surgery for you....infection, blood loss, etc.
*less craniosacral issues for baby which could result in sleep issues, breastfeeding/feeding issues, etc.
*benefits of contractions on baby's respiratory system
*usually faster recovery
*decreases risks for future pregnancies...such as placenta accreta, placenta previa, etc.

Pros of repeat c-section:

*you can pick a date
*you already know what to expect
*for some women it is being able to avoid labour
*none of the risks associated with vaginal births

Thank you!

Must admit I found the recovery from the c section pretty horrible. It was about 2 months before I was back to normal.

www.ican-online.org/vbac/issues-and-procedures-womens-health-vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vba c

www.hippiedippiebebe.com/childbirth/risks-vbac-repeat-c-section/

Both American sites but the message is the same.

Excellent! Thank you so much!

Go onto the AIMS website and order books on VBAC. I was going to have an EC after DD1, and was positively encouraged to do this by the consultant.
After reading at least 4 different books, I've now chosen to have a VBAC waterbirth (or at least try!) to the disgust of my community midwife(!) but with the consultant's agreement.
The only benefit I saw with an ES was knowing the date - we don't have family close by... the rest of the benefits weigh too heavily in favour of a VBAC, as far as I'm concerned.
But it's very much each to their own... do what's right for you.
Good luck - I've got just over 3 weeks to go, but DD1 was 3 weeks late, so could be another 6 weeks!

Hi,

I had a vaginal birth without epidural with the first baby and an unplanned c-section with epidural with the second baby that came about a month early.

For me, the difference between physical recovery and the overall psychology has been so great that I would not recommend anyone to choose a c/s over a vaginal birth without any real medical reason.

Vaginal birth is the natural and real way of "giving birth".

After the c/s, I couldn't tell people I had given birth... I was saying "the baby has been born"...

Please review the medical aspects of VBAC and if you see you are not risking with opting for a vaginal birth, go for it and literally "give birth" to your baby as mother nature meant us to do so.

My best,
Gugu.

I had a home waterbirth after an emerg c/s. I recovered very well after the c/s, however the recovery after a vb is so much easier and quicker.

The sense of achievement after the vb was immense.

No, for me it wasn't enough. I was grateful we both came through unscathed, but it didn't stop me from grieving for the birth I didn't have.

Everyone is different.

LeninGrad, if you ever have a VBAC, THEN you'll know what we mean.