I read everything I could early on, but I was talking to my ob about a VBAC immediately after my DD's c/s birth. I had placenta next to the cervix with her, which was unlikely to happen again.

Once the 12 wk u/s confirmed that wasn't an issue and that and a quick u/s with the ob checked for my barely visible (it had healed so well) uterine scar, nobody suggested an elective c/s. I was told and believe that a repeat elective c/s carried higher risks than a VBAC.

To give myself the best possible chance of a VBAC we have planned a home birth where I will not be restricted by hospital policy or face intervention as soon as I walk in. I have two IMs, a doula and a hospital five mins up the road to transfer if need be. I have booked in to the hospital in case of transfer, which means they have my records, as does my IM.

I am very excited about the birth and completely comfortable with our decision. TBH I don't even give the previous c/s a second thought - my statistical risks are as low as a first-time Mum, or a Mum who's being induced and those are routine!

Oh, and one further thing, I had a very bad experience from the spinal last time around, with a subsequent spinal fluid leak. There is no way I would opt for a likely repeat occurrence!