VBAC after baby got stuck?

Question

My son was just over 7lb at birth, but he somehow managed to get stuck in my pelvis so I needed a c-section. I want to avoid another c-section at all costs, but I’m just wondering if anyone has been able to have a successful VBAC after the first baby got stuck? My husband says he could see my son’s head when I was pushing if that makes any difference.

Answer

I didn’t have a c section with my first, but I do know that the position of the baby makes a huge difference. My son was posterior and it was an excruciating 36 hour labor. Posterior babies can be birthed if you go natural, unfortunately, if you want drugs and have a posterior baby you are more likely to need a c section. Pushing out a baby on your back is not going to cut it. I would focus on getting baby head down in the anterior position with spinning babies and chiropractic care. That is your best bet.

Answer

I had the same kind of situation but my son twisted in the birth canal. My doctor won’t do a VBAC for any reason but after a breech birth or after multiples. I’d rather this one not get stuck too (though it wasn’t that he couldn’t get out other than him being a brat) so I’m fine with a planned c section.

VBAC after baby got stuck?

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