Really scared of VBA3C please help?

[mummy2three]

Hi everyone,

I am wanting to try a VBA3C in Nov this year, and have been doing research and my hospital has said they dont advise it but they won't stop me if its what i want. Now I really do want it but after doing alot of reading I am so scared that my uterus will rupture and my baby will not be ok.
The DR told me if my uterus rupture then my baby will die or be brain dead, I know this is a possibility and are very aware of the risks with a VBA3C especially with only 14 months since my last c- section. But I am just not sure how to get over my worries and fears.

I t makes it harder for me now since we found out that we are expecting our first little girl. Does anyone know of any support/counselling agencies that can help with my worries? I have been looking but cant find anything, also I am in Sydney.

Thank you to anybody that can help it is greatly appreciated xoxo

Also i went into labour with my last son and after 6 hours was already 5 cms but wasnt allowed to continue because i signed the consent for surgery form.
I wish i knew different then because I could of had him naturally

[Arimeh]

Hi there

Have you looked into calmbirthing? That might help to alleviate any fears.

And FWIW - I think your doctor is TOTALLY wrong for saying that your baby will die if your uterus ruptures. There are lots of successful births after a rupture, not all babies die. Babies can die if there isn't enough warning that a rupture is about to happen, its not like your uterus explodes or something, and there isn't anything you can do about it. There are certain signs that the midwife would know to look for, and with monitoring and being in touch with your own body - the risk is low for something particularly dangerous happen.

And, furthermore, I think there are more risks involved in a 4th c-section, than there are for a VBA3C.

Good luck