VBAC for 3rd baby...

I’m due in December but Doc wants me to schedule c section for nov30. My first birth was emergency c section, fetal heart rate dropped cord wrapped around her neck but I dilated all the way to 8cm😣 second birth they automatically scheduled a c section. This is possibly my last baby and I want to have a natural delivery this time around but the doc isn’t trying to “risk it” but says I can refuse the surgery and attempt to push. Is it worth it or should I just stick to the scheduled c section?