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Anyone regretted their VBAC/Elective C Section decision?

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AutumnLeavesandCandleLights · 22/11/2017 15:34

As the title says...

Has anybody had a c section (mainly as their first and only delivery) then went on to have a VBAC that they regretted or, chose an elective c section and wound up wishing they'd gone for a VBAC?

I'm trying to gather as much information and hear as many stories as possible before making my final decision regarding VBAC vs Elective for my second baby's birth in a few weeks time.

I'm currently 33 weeks pregnant after having an emergency c section just 11 months ago, and now have only two more weeks to decide how this little one is going to be born.

Although I do feel a c section is the better, safer option for myself, I can't shake this feeling that I'll hate myself if I choose a particular birthing option and something goes wrong, then it'd be my fault as I could've chosen the other option. (I know no one can predict what happens during child birth, but I just know I'd suffer terribly with guilt thinking about how any bad outcome could've been avoided by me taking a different route IYSWIM).

I'm happy to read positive and negative stories regarding both VBAC's and Electives!

Thanks!

OP posts:
MilfordFound · 29/11/2017 11:31

@lumpy yes I tried literally everything! Domperidone, power pumping, different pumps, SNS. I think I had the perfect storm of circumstances which meant a very low supply that never recovered. Blood loss at the birth, baby with tongue and lip tie, a week in hospital when every time I requested the pump it would be several hours before I'd be able to use it, and previous breast reduction.
I didn't have enough knowledge about supply and demand and the importance of the first few weeks. I have a lot more knowledge this time, so hoping it will make a difference!

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