Does it ever stop being a VBAC and becomes a normal VB?

[Arimeh]

I'm just curious, cos to me, I'm not going for another VBAC, I've had my VBA2C, and in my eyes I'm going for a VB. Plain and simple.

I know when I was booked into the hospital, they had on my notes that I had had 2 previous sections, and didn't mention anything on there about my VBAC.

So does it ever STOP being a VBAC and just a normal VB? Or does it turn into something ridiculous like I'm going for a VBAVBA2C?

[toomanyshoes]

VBAVBA2C?

that even made me laugh!

I really don't know, but I agree you aren't going for a VBAC, your going for a VB after a VB.

[berrme]

I don't think it does ever stop being a VBAC to health care profesionals. I have gone through this pregnancy just expecting a VB, and not worried about the c/s scar at all. But when I asked my ob if I was still 'high risk' he said that I was because even though my chance of a successful VB is now up at about 95%, the risk of rupture never changes. The scar is still there and can still rupture even though I have had a VB since the c/s.
I guess it makes sense, but it ceratinly doesn't feel the same for me this time around. The fear and stress just isn't there.

[Tuesday's Child]

I had a giggle too.

I don't really know the answer either. Your c-sections are still relevant because you still have the scar(s). But the fact that you're most recent birth was VB I would think was just as relevant.

[MrsBexie]

Vbavba2c hahahahahaha

[Arimeh]

The scar is still there and can still rupture even though I have had a VB since the c/s.
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So even though it's a "trial of scar" the first time round it doesn't really count, because it's still a trial every other time? That's just stupid. Surely they would find that if it's been tested then it's obviously strong enough to hold out. What about inductions then? They have they same rate of rupture for first time mums as vbacs but I'm sure they wouldn't hesitate to induce for subsequent babies?

Meh, makes no sense to me. Maybe I'm too logical or something...,

[berrme]

I don't know that there are really many stats to go by for subsequent labours. I am with you in thinking that you have proven that your scar is up to the job. I am pretty sure mine is, I will be really annoyed if it lets me down this time.

[Heaven]

My midwife said I will always be classed as a VBAC but apparently it won't be such a big deal (to the hospital) next time because I have now had a VB and proved my scar is up to it!

[Fleur]

Both POV's make sense to me. I think there are some things that I wouldn't expect to change; for instance, I wouldn't expect to be induced for your second VBAC either, KWIM? I kind of understand that in the mind of a Dr, there will always be that risk factor.
But, as previously said, you've proven your scar is up to it, also that your body is well able - now you can just get on with birthing your new bubba

I think the mental approach to a VBAC is important - & that might be where you get the biggest benefit from having done it previously. You're more confident in your bodys ability, and also less likely to be intimidated by hospy policies & crap, you know?

[black_rose]

I was classed as a vbac with Ds, they just didn't realize until afterwards as it happened so fast and I didnt offer up the info either! Apparently I may not have been allowed to birth Ds naturally as he was a whopper 9p 11, but it was over in 20 min before they had time to do any bloods or have the canulla In my hand.

[Junglemum]

I was pondering this very thing last night when looking at your sig Bermme. I came to the same conclusion in my mind as you. I guess the scar still remains so is a theoretical risk. Subsequent labors may be different and put different pressure on the scar. So i guess it's something people need to be aware of.

I can understands your frustration at always having that classification though Arimeh. I would be ****ty about it too i imagine.