VBAC?

Question

I know this question has been asked before but if you had a VBAC would you recommend it? I had a c section will be 21 months ago when this baby is due and was told I'm a poor candidate for VBAC (couple of diff reasons) but I'm dreading the thought of another surgery. Is the VBAC recovery way easier than the c recovery? I'll have an almost 2 year old at home and the thought of recovering from surgery while also caring for him seems hard. I still lift him and carry/hold him a ton and he's almost 30 lbs. any advice or experiences either way would be appreciated.

The reasons I'm a poor candidate include large baby (my son as almost 10 lbs-same size as my husband at birth, my very narrow pelvic bones, and family history (my sister has the same body style w the narrow bones and had to have two emergency c sections during which both babies were at risk. She has to be knocked out completely for her second baby).

Answer

I personally wouldn't even consider a VBAC if I was a poor candidate. I am having on this go round but I have had a successful vaginal delivery and the only reason I had a c section the second time was because it was emergent (placenta detached, I hemorrhaged and his heart rate bottomed out) having been in an emergent situation I don't ever wish an emergency c section on anyone. I am planning a VBAC this go round but if this baby (my third) is large then I may opt for a c section.

Answer

My sister had a successful VBAC and it was a faster recovery for her. But she has 25 months between her children, she kept her weight down and her first child was only a c section because he was breeched. The doctor also advises NO EPIDURAL because it can delay labor and cause insufficient pushing.

For the reasons you're stating, I think the doctor has your best interests at heart.

My son weighed 8lb 8oz, I tore completely. Was stitched up for over an hour and told a c section is easier to stitch. He got stuck and they had to stick their hand inside me (shoulder dystocia). He had to be seen by specialists. I know women deliver big babies and don't have as many issues as I did. I don't mean to scare you. I just want you aware of possible outcomes.

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