Considering c-section - what's the likely impact on baby?

[Traveller]

When you go into labour naturally your body and your baby are flooded with oxytocin, which help you prepare to breastfeed and help your baby and you bond together. Not only this but if you labour spontaneously then you know your baby is ready, and your dates are not wrong (as they can be by up to 2 weeks in many cases).

However VBAC with an inverted t-shape scar need not be a barrier to vaginal birth full stop. Have a look at ICAN's website (International Cesarean Awareness Network) or Birthrites which I am sure will have information on the topic.

Good luck whatever you decide

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[jessicaanne010]

There actually was a study done on the risk of rupture after a classical, Inv T or J incision in Columbus, Ohio a few years ago. The Landon Study (I can send you a copy if you want it) found that the risk of rupture after one of these incisions was only 1.9%, giving you a 98% chance of NOT rupturing. Finding a care provider to assist with a VBAC after one of these incisions is fairly difficult.

I had a VBAC after an Inverted T and I know several other women that have too. :-) Our stories are here - Pregnancy and Birth. I also own the Life_After_InvT Yahoo group for women who've had one of these incisions. Feel free to join the Yahoo group or contact me privately.

Good luck!
Jessica