Next time I get pregnant, I'm going to be well informed. I've done so much research and I know I can go for a VBAC.
What are your thoughts on this....
DD was born via elective c/s at 34 weeks. I had preterm labour at 28 and 31 weeks, but never dialated as it was always stopped in time.
DD was a c/s because she has such severe IUGR and was in breech. Knowing what I know now I would have attemped a vaginal breech delivery.
They say that labour gets shorter with each birth. How does that work, as I've never been in active/real labour.
My OB is very pro-VBAC, which is great. I'm just worried that things will go wrong again and that I'll end up having another c/s.
I have such issues over DD's delivery to the point where, 10 months later, I can't say that I gave birth to her. I always say "When DD was delivered..." or "when I had my c/s".
So, will my next labour be like a first time mother's??
If you have never dilated then you may find your experience of labour with your next baby will be like a first labour, so typically a slightly longer labour with a longer pushing stage. However there is no guarantee and some first time mums have very fast labours.
I asked my Ob this on wednesday, I was a failed induction with no waters even breaking but was 2cm, he said it still makes a difference and will not make the birth necessarily shorter but will increase the chance you will deliver on or before due date rather than be overdue like a lot of first timers. Attempting a VBAC in 2 weeks I sure do feel like it is a first time thing. best of luck for your next one!
Apparently if you've dilated to 5cm before having a c-section, your next labour is likely to be like a second labour. If you didn't make it to 5cm, it will be more like a first time labour. Also, VBAC labour has often been observed to be slower and gentler, which is great for protecting the scar. A VBAC should never be induced or augmented. I'd suggest going with a private midwife if you can, and/or getting a good, experienced doula for your next time around.
Each and every birth is different. It doesnt matter if its your first or your 20th, you could have a quick first labour and birth and a long 20th labour and birth. It all comes down to factors posing on the day such as babys position etc. Ive had 7 and mine were all different times:
I would say that because you havent laboured yet your next labour would be your first "labour". Definitely gear yourself up for the birth you desire, but keep an open mind that it may not go exactly as according to your birth plan. I think its also extremely important to address your fears prior as fears can hold things back.
You birthed your baby though hun, whether it be vaginally or by c/s, you got your baby earthside safe and sound. I hope that one day soon you will be able to say "when you had" instead of "with my c/s" "when my baby was delivered".
I have been a doula at three successful vbac's 2 of the women birthed like it was there second baby. One birthed more like a first but they were all beautiful, calm and in control. None of them used any intervention. The first two got to hospital late the other several trips over 2 days which I think played a part in her longer labour.
Like the wonderful Kristy14 I have had very different birth times birth one: 7hrs birth two: 2 hrs birth three: 10 mins birth four: 7 hrs. You can never guess what's going to happen.
Congratulations on picking your next birth. I am very sorry for the trauma you felt from your dd's birth.
Whats going to happen??
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