I had a VBA2C so its definitely possible with the right support. I had mine in an independent birth centre, however, the private OB I had before that was very supportive of them. Sometimes its worth looking around for who will give you the best opportunity.
BTW - if it helps, I had my first c-section in January 2007, my second in August 2008 and my VBA2C in November 2009. So very small age gaps
I am planning a VBA2C. I had my first c-section in Dec '06, and I was allowed a trial of labour in Nov '07 - less than 12 months between births. Unfortunately DS2 went into distress so it was another c-section. My OB is happy for me to VBA2C, and I've hired an extremely supportive doula. I have found it depends a great deal on the support you have around you, no one can force you to consent to a repeat c-section, but they can make it difficult for you to choose a VBA2C. Have a search around online - there are plenty of birth stories for VBAC's - some VBA4C!! Very inspiring!
I'm having a VBAC this time and have been very clear about my feelings regarding their policies. You see, they have a policy of dialation at 1cm per hour. But the problem is that clashes with my policy of not being interfered with and having hands shoved in my vagina against my will when I'm trying to get into my zone.
Just make sure you tell them about YOUR no BS policy and they'll back off, lol.
My favourite line is "Unless it's medically indicated, I do not consent to (insert X intervention here)." eg- continuous monitoring, fetal scalp electrode, routine VE's, cannula just in case, (what, just in case I fail with the freaking circus you want to set up around me going on? Pffffft.....) Oh the list goes on and on. You just stare them down and repeat after me: I DO NOT CONSENT.
Think I might look into it a bit more...I just don't like the idea of booking it in... I didn't mind trying and then having one because of medical reasons .. But not just to pick a date and book it in is that strange
I'm thinking of having my tubes tied so if I do have a section they can do that while there in there.
Hey forshelby. You're having another one? How's everything going and axel ?
Think I might look into it a bit more...I just don't like the idea of booking it in... I didn't mind trying and then having one because of medical reasons .. But not just to pick a date and book it in is that strange
I'm thinking of having my tubes tied so if I do have a section they can do that while there in there.
Hey forshelby. You're having another one? How's everything going and axel ?
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