I had my VBAC last month. I had had 2 prev VBs & then an emergency
CS.
I have to say good on you to all of you who decide to VBAC, I was a bit nervous and I had the benefit of those 2 prev VBs! maybe I'm just a big chicken
My GP gave me the 'you'll probably need another
CS' but I paid no attention to him (he even suggested
CS when I was overdue as it would be 'easier'
)
I did most of my research online & borrowed frm the library. For me it was about knowing everything so I could make informed choices all along the way, even if we did end up with another
CS.I also wanted to read as many success stories as I could (will have to do mine soon
)
As for size of baby, my VBAC baby was 10lb8, or 4770g. I'm really glad I didn't know that beforehand! Previous bubs were 8lb10, 9lb13 & 8lb12 - in that order - so not necessarily progressively bigger.
I did suffer a second degree tear (which I never had before) - but I found the recovery so much quicker than a
CS.
AND
each of my labours was totally different whether VB or
CS or VBAC. So to those of you who suffered with your labours before having a
CS - there is a strong chance next time would be different.
I guess the first thing I would do if I were you is find a doctor who would support
either choice - that way you can have the benefit of informed medical opinion to help you make your choice, but still be free to make the choice that's right for you iykwim.
I would have done hypnobirthing /calmbirthing too, had my situation allowed it. I think it's a great idea.
Good luck to you all
