VBAC?

Question

My first baby was emergency C-section and I really want to have a VBAC for this pregnancy. However when talking with my consultant (doctor) today they mentioned if I wanted a VBAC they would induce me between 37-39 weeks. Is induction really necessary? Can’t I do it without been induced?

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I would get more than one opinion and do your research.
An induction is first of all unnatural…I’ve seen where that tends to give more of a chance for a C-section because of a “failed induction”…especially if they break your water then there is no turning back…at least here in the US they want that baby out within 24th once they do that.
So definitely check into your options. I saw one commenter that suggested a home birth or birthing center…But, from the medical/surgical standpoint (I am a surgical tech and have done multiple c-sections with several surgeons, however I still don’t know it all lol) I want to make you aware that depending on your body and how you have healed, there are the possibilities of uterine abruption IF the scar line in the uterus is really thin and has a “window”. Now that is usually in someone who has had multiple c-sections, however it can also be for a person who has only had one. 
So, with that, I would get other Doctor or Midwife opinions to see what is best for you and your situation. I’ve seen and read where many have had successful VBACs…and I would want to do the same if I had one. So don’t let what I said scare you. I just wanted to make you aware of why a lot of doctors want to take out that risk and just go the “easy” way…I just watched a woman on YouTube the other day that give birth at her house to BREECH twins! And it was a success, so nothing is impossible. 
And I would totally skip being induced, in my opinion. Let your body do what it is designed to do.

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My doc told me I could have a vbac but my 1st was an emergency C-section and pretty traumatic for us so I’m opting for another C-section. I am too anxious and don’t want to risk mine or baby girls health. Not saying Vbacs are bad at all I am just personally too scared. Good luck to you in whatever choice you make ☺️.

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I think it really depends on your circumstances and why you needed the csection in the first place.
My 1st was a C-section and my 2 & 3 were both Vbacs. (I went into labor naturally with both Vs) Attempting another VBAC with this 4th
With my first VBAC I did have to shop around to find an OB that would support my VBAC and find a hospital that did as well. Even with all of that, I was bullied in the hospital after I went into labor by one of the on call OBs that she would not deliver my baby vaginally. I refused to sign the consent forms (because there was ZERO indication that a c section was needed) and thankfully got another doctor that helped me have my baby vaginally. 
Do your research and find a Doctor that aligns with your wishes. You will definitely need to step up and be your own advocate. 
(I will say, in my research it indicates that you should NOT induce with a VBAC because that increases your risk of uterine rupture)

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Your best chance of a successful vbac would be at a birth center or home. Induction is going to make it significantly harder, leading to need for epidural which often leads to c-section. It’s just nearly impossible to avoid interventions while in the system.

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Hmm that’s strange because when I was going to try for a vbac my doctor was onboard and actually refused to induce me because she said she wanted me to have the best chance at having a successful vbac. Mind you this meant her left me go over a week past my due date. I did go into labor naturally and was doing well until they gave me pitocin to speed things up. Once I received pitocin everything  went down hill and I ended up needing another c section. Also when I was being admitted to the hospital one of the disclosures that the admitting doctor told me was that pitocin actually increases your chances of needing a c-section so why your doctor would say she wants to induce really confuses me. I agree with getting a second opinion.

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Absolutely not an induction increases a bunch of risk for vbac, it should absolutely be avoided unless medically necessary. I would be getting a second opinion

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My midwife says that induction increases the risk of uterine rupture. So in their practice, for VBACs, it's spontaneous labor or schedule a C-section at 42 weeks.

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