if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

If you had a C-section for your first, did you decide to choose to do a C the second time, do a vbac or try vbac and end up with a C?

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if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I had twins the second time around so a VBAC was strongly discouraged. I may have gone for it if it was just one baby though. I was terrified since my first was an emergency C, but the scheduled one was really much easier. Recovery still sucked, but the surgery itself wasn't as bad.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

Even though I am PG with #2 I chose Scheduled C because that is what I plan to do.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

i'm pregnant with #2 and chose a C. I was in labor with #1 for 2.5 days after getting pre-eclampsia and ended up with a section anyway. I plan to avoid all that! plus it's easier to plan what i'll do with DS.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

We are taking a wait and see approach. I had a csection the first time because DS was almost 11lbs and after three hours of pushing he didn't move an inch. If our second is measuring as big, we aren't even going to attempt a vbac. If the baby manages to be on the smaller side then we may try it. Either way I am really nervous to be honest! Both options kind of freak me out!

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I chose a scheduled c. I had a terrible labor experience the first time with no progress and I just didn't want to take the chance that it would go that way again. The c the 2nd time was SO much easier.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I'm surprised to see only one vbac on here. Seems so low.

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Haven't gone through it yet but I'm planning for a VBAC next month. Last time I had GD, was induced, and pushed for 3 hours. She was posterior and wouldn't descend. They tried everything to turn her but no such luck. My recovery was awful, my c/s was awful. I figure it can't really get worse than what I went through last time. I'd love to experience labor and I am hoping my body will do what it needs to do.
No GD this time and baby is measuring smaller.

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I really wanted a vbac. My OB said we could try but I had to go into labor on my own. They don't induce post c-section. If I didn't, then it would be a c-section. He let me go one day past my due date and my son was nowhere close to coming so c-section is was. I found it much easier the 2nd time around, maybe because I knew what to expect.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I had the option for both, but I chose a scheduled C.
I wanted them to help me clean up some very painful scar tissue and I also wanted a tubal ligation. I am so glad I did.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I prefer c-section so I will be having a scheduled c-section again

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

My first was a vaginal delivery 17 1/2 yrs ago. My second was an emergency section. It's been a csection since and will be again (knock on wood).

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I'm having another scheduled c section. My first was scheduled bc I had a low placenta, so I had the option of both and ultimately chose the c section. Turns out I have a low placenta again, so if this one doesn't move I would end up with one anyway.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I tried for a vbac but at 41 weeks my ob wouldnt let me go longer so I ended up with a rcs. My rcs was worse recovery then my first IMO.

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Posted by Bearcat

Haven't gone through it yet but I'm planning for a VBAC next month. Last time I had GD, was induced, and pushed for 3 hours. She was posterior and wouldn't descend. They tried everything to turn her but no such luck. My recovery was awful, my c/s was awful. I figure it can't really get worse than what I went through last time. I'd love to experience labor and I am hoping my body will do what it needs to do.
No GD this time and baby is measuring smaller.

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first was an emergency c section. my 2nd was scheduled.

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DS was breech so I had no choice the first time around. I still have 9 weeks to decide for this pregnancy but I think I'm leaning towards a scheduled c-section. It just seems easier to know when I'm going out of work, and arranging childcare for my son while I'm at the hospital. That being said, i went into labor before my scheduled c-s the first time around, so you can only plan so much!

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Posted by MrsA1012

Posted by Bearcat

Haven't gone through it yet but I'm planning for a VBAC next month. Last time I had GD, was induced, and pushed for 3 hours. She was posterior and wouldn't descend. They tried everything to turn her but no such luck. My recovery was awful, my c/s was awful. I figure it can't really get worse than what I went through last time. I'd love to experience labor and I am hoping my body will do what it needs to do.
No GD this time and baby is measuring smaller.

. I'm sure you've read this, but my friend who just had a successful vbac ,said one of the most important things she did was labor at home for a long time. She didn't arrive at the hospital until she was further dilated and it really helped. Is your ob supportive of your plans ?

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Posted by Bearcat

Posted by MrsA1012

Posted by Bearcat

Haven't gone through it yet but I'm planning for a VBAC next month. Last time I had GD, was induced, and pushed for 3 hours. She was posterior and wouldn't descend. They tried everything to turn her but no such luck. My recovery was awful, my c/s was awful. I figure it can't really get worse than what I went through last time. I'd love to experience labor and I am hoping my body will do what it needs to do.
No GD this time and baby is measuring smaller.

. I'm sure you've read this, but my friend who just had a successful vbac ,said one of the most important things she did was labor at home for a long time. She didn't arrive at the hospital until she was further dilated and it really helped. Is your ob supportive of your plans ?

Yes, that is my plan. OB is supportive; it's possible that he may not be available to deliver my baby though, so I am meeting with the other doctor in the practice who could deliver, at my next appointment - hoping she is also supportive! Trying not to get too stressed about it.

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Posted by MrsA1012

Posted by Bearcat

Posted by MrsA1012

Posted by Bearcat

Haven't gone through it yet but I'm planning for a VBAC next month. Last time I had GD, was induced, and pushed for 3 hours. She was posterior and wouldn't descend. They tried everything to turn her but no such luck. My recovery was awful, my c/s was awful. I figure it can't really get worse than what I went through last time. I'd love to experience labor and I am hoping my body will do what it needs to do.
No GD this time and baby is measuring smaller.

. I'm sure you've read this, but my friend who just had a successful vbac ,said one of the most important things she did was labor at home for a long time. She didn't arrive at the hospital until she was further dilated and it really helped. Is your ob supportive of your plans ?

Yes, that is my plan. OB is supportive; it's possible that he may not be available to deliver my baby though, so I am meeting with the other doctor in the practice who could deliver, at my next appointment - hoping she is also supportive! Trying not to get too stressed about it.

Good luck !

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I chose a c-section because when discussing it with my OB, he used words such as "devastating" and "catastrophic" when referring to the risks of a VBAC. Pretty much scared me into it, although I would've chose a section anyway. I'm glad I did because when the OB was closing me up, she mentioned that I had a lot of scar tissue from my 1st, and that my placenta was attached to my uterus in one spot, was very thin and most likely could've ruptured.

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Posted by Bearcat

Posted by reneemarie2

I chose a c-section because when discussing it with my OB, he used words such as "devastating" and "catastrophic" when referring to the risks of a VBAC. Pretty much scared me into it, although I would've chose a section anyway. I'm glad I did because when the OB was closing me up, she mentioned that I had a lot of scar tissue from my 1st, and that my placenta was attached to my uterus in one spot, was very thin and most likely could've ruptured.

Well this is comforting...
Glad things worked out for you!

Message edited 1/11/2015 9:04:17 AM.

if you had a c-section, for number 2 did you...?

I was a mess after my first and my re and ob told me it was not an option but i had a terrific second experience