Repeat C-Section or VBAC?

Question

Any C-Section mommas... do you plan to have a repeat C-Section or VBAC? I had my yearly check up at the GYN and she asked what I had in mind (still ttc).

I have no idea! My C-Section was awful. Healing took forever, I fainted often for a few weeks after because the pain made me light headed, and I was just depressed with my birth experience and felt I was missing this "attachment" everyone talks about with their newborn. But I feel I wouldn't get any support with a VBAC. My husband thinks I would be "silly" to have a VBAC, he's not very supportive of it. I don't want to go through natural birth without his support and sympathy (yes I want him to feel bad I'm going through the pain of giving birth lol).

My thoughts are kind of scattered and I'm not sure what's best for me and (hopefully) future baby. I should add- my first pregnancy was healthy and to term, baby was breech.

Any input, personal experiences, or facts are welcome. 😊

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I wanted more than anything to have a VBAC. My Hubby was kind of the same way, he couldn't understand why I wouldn't just want to pick the date myself, but I explained to him how traumatic the cesarean was for me, and how I felt robbed, and he came around. Of course, I now have complete placenta previa and am unable to have a vaginal birth at all, but I'm at peace with it. If I could, I'd have a vbac.

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I had a c section followed by 3 vbac, I was scheduled for vbac with my other babies but they all came early and the drs said if I don't have any complications or difficulty while pushing then I could push

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Even though my c-section was difficult, I'm having another one. I spent over 65 hours in labor only to be told I have a small pelvis. Not doing that again! They kept pumping me full of induction meds and the contractions were awful. And I was there for a week. Just not a good experience trying to have a vaginal birth.

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I plan on doing a vbac. My first 2 were natural and my 3rd was c-section because of complete previa. It was awful. I'd rather do another vaginal birth. It's much easier on the body and the healing time is quicker.

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Personally, if I have a 3rd, I would be ok with a 3rd c-section, but I recovered well and quickly feom.both that i've had, pain was minimal and I threw away moat of the pain pills that were prescribed to me.

If you can chose though, then go for the vbac.

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I'm planning to have a repeat c section. I'm also having my tubes tied as my fiancé and I only want two kids. I know the risk of uterine rupture is miniscule but if I can avoid any risk to my future baby and myself I will!!

Repeat C-Section or VBAC?

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