I had 2 c-sections and want a VBA2C with my next child! (Trying to find someone now that is why I am posting this). We want to wait till next year before having another child, but I am not sure how long to wait... I want a few kids and don't want to space them out to far but want to space them out far enough for a VBA2C. Does anyone have and suggestions about how long I should wait?
Additon: My first c section was by a rude doc who was getting off shift in 2 hours rushed me into a c section and left I was a 6 had only been in 11 hours of labor and there was no problems he said it was failiar to progress but ever doc I have talked to said that was the wrong call and I WAS progressing just not as fast as he wanted! He was rude from day one always critisizing my age! The second was routine bc the hospital here won't allow a VBAC, and I was worried about her bc I was on the pill and only 4 months post c section with the last so I went for any doc who would take me... Neither one of my c sections were due to problems just doc getting what they want! Oh and I can deal with labor I went all but an hour or so without pain meds with the second I kept going preterm labor and I refused all the meds they gave me! This last c section is what has mad me change my opinion bc my daughter couldn't breath after she was born and I only had a minute with her. They said if I would have had her natural the fluid would have come out easier and she would have been fine! I didn't see her almost the whole day!
Me and my husband have talked and are not sure if we want another anymore... I feel silly for asking theses questions now lol!
There are excellent studies on vbac even with 2. it just requires more time from the doctor. Hopsitals also need to have people on call and that the $$ is why c-sections are getting pushed. My doc said 2 years.
I am a midwife. You should wait at least two years to get pregnant again. It takes 2 years for the body to completely recover from a pregnancy and birth. Also, good for you for wanting a vaginal birth. Regardless of what the other poster said VBAC's are not dangerous. It is much safer and healthier for the baby and for you to have a vaginal birth. My suggestion would be for you to interview some midwives and have a midwife attended birth.
Take Care,
Lisa
I'm pregnant with #5 and my last 3 were c-sections because of antibodies against my baby's platelets. I was trying hard to have this one VBAC and did a lot of research for it. I can't remember about the length of time between pregnancies (because it's been 7 years since my last baby) but there were a lot of guidelines about not being induced or having an epidural and being at a higher level trauma hospital. It may not be the same with you since you only had 2 sections. I had 3 sections and I have mesh covering my scar from a hernia repair. But I did look into it and found a lot of good information. We decided to do another C-section because of all of my issues but when I posted this questions, I had a lot of posters with good information. You can look at my profile and check it out if it's helpful. Good luck to you!
I VBACed at home. it was a difficult labor but we are happy and fine. You'll do great!
I was told by my midwife that the guidlines say 4 years since your last c-section.
I think it's a good spacing anyway, since the older child is able to verbalize feelings about the new child and is old enough to help out. My dd is 4.5 years older than my ds and it's pretty great having that gap. They're asleep right now, snuggled up like kittens. That's how they always are.
Check out the iCAN website and read Henci Goer's The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth for all kinds of statistical info which will help you make an informed decision.
Start by going to www.ican-online.com They are THE resource for VBAC moms and healing from cesareans. Start looking for obs/midwives who will support you before you get pregnant. ICAN has a list of questions to ask so that you get a good feel if the doc/midwife is just giving you the "right" answers so you hire them and then they change their tune at 34 weeks or so.
Look for a doula--www.centxdoulas.org They can refer you to VBAC friendly obs/hospitals. Also, many of them have attended VBACs and will be a great source of support (don't be afraid to ask for someone with lower fees if $$ is an issue). Many of their doulas are in Austin, but not all, and they can point you to someone closer if necessary.
Be willing to drive a distance to have a VBAC if necessary. With each subsequent cesarean, your risks increase. A VBAC isn't out of the question, but a VBA2C is a little more difficult to have. If this is what you want, do your research, give your body time to heal and then start making plans!
O.
mom of 3, Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator
I'm in the same position. I had 2 c-sections in the last 2 years (I have a 19 month old daughter & a 2 month old son). My doc told me I only needed a year to recover from the c-section so i'm assuming I can get pregnant again in a year and another c-section would be fine. I think I want a VBA2C too but I've heard how especially dangerous they are so I haven't decided yet. My doc absolutely wouldn't perform a VBAC so I already know the VBA2C is out of the question.
I'm going to research some other docs to see if any will perform the VBA2C then have a discussion with the doc about the risks. Personally I would never be able to forgive myself if I attempted the VBA2C after several warnings against it and something went wrong.
Now I'm wondering if only midwives will attempt such a birth???
I was told after my second C-section that VBAC was NOT an option.
Why did you have 2 c-sections. Also, were they performed by the same doctor? If so, what does he have to say about the possibility of you being able to have a VBAC. I had 2 c-sections. I don't diliate and couldn't have them vaginally. 29 hours of labor with the first and 15 with the second so its not like I didn't try! There are legitimate reasons for having a c-section and I don't want your desire for a vaginal birth to put you at risk. Good luck!
My doctor told me that after two c-sectons a VBAC was dengerous and he did not even even give us the option with our third.
