Vbac... Has anyone done it?

Question

Has anyone on here had a vbac? I have had two c-sections and I am pregnant with my third. I want to try it but I'm scared! My previous OB scared me into trying it with my second, but I was young and didn't know better. He liked to induce and schedule c-sections so he could plan his day, and being 22 years old I didn't know better to research and be in control, I trusted my Dr. Now I've looked a lot into it, but that old fear is still there. I know the risks with vbac, but if anyone has gone through it has any advice I would appreciate it!

Answer

My mom did. My older brother was c-section, then the remaining three births were vaginal. She had no issues with us.

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I don't have experience with it myself but have friends that have and agree with the previous comment about finding a dr that supports you in this decision. If you feel really strongly about it you need to know you have the support of your dr and their team.

One of my good friends just had 2 nieces that were VBACs! Her sisters' first birth was a set of baby boy twins that were Csection and she was adamant about a vaginal birth for her second set of twins (girls) and she did it!!!

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It gets harder and riskier after every c-section. Find an ICAN group on Facebook for support, start preparing your body for vaginal birth (light exercising, kegels to strengthen for pushing, etc), and think positive!! It was really helpful for a lot of people I know to write encouraging things to themselves and then read them during labor to get in the right mindset. Hiring a doula for added support would be extremely beneficial and make sure your SO is on the same page as you concerning the VBAC. Also find a doctor that is confident with vbac's because a lot of drs almost refuse to do them because of the risks. Some are not successful. If yours isn't remember your body isn't broken! Your birth is still beautiful, just different! Good luck momma! You can do it!!

Vbac... Has anyone done it?

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