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I'm going for a vbac as well. Based off what you said, you should be able to have one. My doctor said as long as the problem that caused the c section isn't something that is likely to happen again like a really big baby and/small pelvis etc that makes a woman a good candidate for it. However, I know two women whose scaring from the c section didn't allow for one. One friend of mine eat told she had two much scar tissue (this was her third baby so I think she might have had two c sections before which makes women not able to have a vbac) and my other friends uterus was too thin around the incision and could have ruptured. If you decide to go for it and change doctors, he/she should be able to tell you if you are a good candidate for it. Good luck!

This isn't personal experience but I have a friend who had a c-section for her first but insisted on a VBAC for her second and there were no issues that she mentioned. If you really want it done and it's safe, it should be possible.

I had to fight tooth and nail for my VBAC in 2004 - it was well worth it. No issues and a great recovery. I have a total of 3 kids - c-section, VBAC, c-section (placenta previa = no option but c-section) and now I am pregnant again. We are only 10 weeks, but I have found a doc who will offer a VBAC in my situation. I found the best information at a site called ican-online.org. On the first page of the website they have a graphic that shows the risk of vbac vs c-section. It really helped me when I was considering what to do. Ultimately you should research it and decide what is right for you and your family and then find a doctor who will support you. Best wishes!

4 years

How long was it between pregnancies (the csection) and vbac?

I was dead set on VBAC after the birth of my son, so after I found out I was pregnant with my daughter, I knew what I wanted. My doctor tried to talk me out of it, telling me the risks and such. I thought, it would never happen to me. I went into labor with my daughter, I got really shivery, and my hubby and mother told me I was very pale. Nurses just kept piling on the blankets, and telling me it was ok. When doc came in, he told me I wasn't quite dilated still, and gave me the option for c section. I said ok to the c section thankfully. When I got to er, and they were performing the section, the doc panicked. I felt so afraid. My scar, bikini line scar, had partially ruptured, and if I hadn't have said ok to the section, my daughter and I , might not be here today. Terrifying experience. My opinion is that VBAC isn't worth the risk.

Thank you hun. I will call them and find out. :)

The type of incision you had should be on your medical notes from your previous pregnancy, which your doctor should have and be able to see. Hope this helps.

Thank you ladies...also, I know it depends on which type of uterine incision I had...which apparently can differ from my abdominal incision...can this be found out by ultrasound?

I'm attempting a vbac after an emergency csection in my last pregnancy. Any decent responsible doctor should discuss with you any options that you feel comfortable with because after all it is your body and your baby. You might decide after you've got all the information you need that a vbac is not right for you but you should have that option. All I can tell you is what my consultant told me, 1 in 200 woman who attempt a vbac might have a rupture. You'll be monitored closely at all times and it's possible to have a rupture even before you go into labour. Signs to look out for for are bleeding and abdominal pain. If there are any problems you'll be given an immediate csection. I've already met my anesthetist incase this all needs to happen. You are at an increased risk if your bmi is over 30 and it might not be possible for you to be induced. Good luck and i hope you have a healthy delivery and baby.