Preeclampsia & C-Section ➡️ Successful VBAC?

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TLDR: TTC #2. Preeclampsia & traumatic 1st birth. Want to try for VBAC if I go into labor on my own. Will plan for c-section if repeat pre-term preeclampsia. Did you have a successful VBAC after a similar previous birth? Did you opt for a c-section so you’d know what to expect? Did you try for a VBAC and not succeed? 
Hey everyone! I’m 33 and will start TTC #2 next month. My last pregnancy, I had preeclampsia, was induced, baby was sunny side up, and ended up with a C-section after 40 hours of labor. A lot happened in those 40 hours, most of it not what I wanted, AND because of my blood pressure, the medical team did not give me all of the information I needed to make the right decisions. I had PTSD for about 2 1/2 years. That’s why it took me so long to even consider a second child. This time around, I want to try for a VBAC if I go into labor on my own and baby is in the right position. If I end up with preeclampsia again, I would rather schedule a c-section than have the induction and blood pressure meds fight each other and the medical team fight me. Has anyone had a similar previous birth and then a successful VBAC? Any advice from anyone with similar circumstances is welcome! I want to hear about the decisions you made, why you made them, and how the next birth turned out. I want everything - from really positive natural births that went just how you dreamed to cautionary tales. I want to be prepared for all possible outcomes this time around.

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I had a traumatic experience with my first pregnancy also due to preeclampsia but I did my own research because my OB was saying that another C-section will be easier because I already had one. But I was traumatized and I didn’t want another one even though she kept being pushy about it and anxiety will kick in every time I saw her but when I was a month away from my due date I asked another OB if  it was possible to cancel my C-section and try to give birth naturally because I was having anxiety thinking I was going to get cut again and this time because that’s how they wanted it and I felt forced. She said of course cancel it to give you a peace of mind and worse case if your body doesn’t go naturally they can always fit you in for a C-section. I left it in God’s hands and prayed harder than ever and I ended up delivering naturally without complications. I share this because it’s not how they (OB’s) wanted is how you want to give birth. Advocate for yourself. Unless baby or mom are in danger than C-section will be best but if your pregnancy is well and healthy vbac is preferred. Keep in mind that a C-section also has to healed completely to avoid another C-section they recommend to wait at least 2 years before getting pregnant again. Also depends on how they cut the first C-section will determine how much time it takes to heal. I hope this helps you a bit and I will pray everything goes well and you and baby are well and healthy. And for you to have a wonderful birth experience. ❤️🙏

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We have very similar stories, my son is 2 1/2, he had just turned 2 when we found out we were pregnant, I went through all my options with my doctor and was told the chance of a successful VBAC was only 50% for me with a high likely hood it would lead to a repeat emergency C. I opted for a scheduled c section because I was too afraid of the chances of having a repeat emergency C and will be having my second son on the 29th of this month. I have been showing some symptoms of preeclampsia but so far have not developed it again, I am just too afraid of going through the same trauma again. I hope all goes well for you!!

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If you’re on Facebook check out the vbac link community group
You’ll get a lot of feedback there

Preeclampsia & C-Section ➡️ Successful VBAC?

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