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is it possible?

Last post 06-03-2009 5:54 PM by lncooper. 14 replies.
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  • 12-10-2008 2:27 AM

    is it possible?

    I had my son via c  section last June. I am due again in August...so that is only a little over a year in between deliveries. I was told that in order to have a VBAC there needs to be 2 years time in between. This was just a girlfriend's comment. Any truth to it? What are the risks if any?

  • 12-10-2008 6:42 AM In reply to

    • jennifer34RN
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    Re: is it possible?

    definately talk to your dr. but I have always heard 2 yrs...the incision is so new that the chance of rupture is greater.

  • 12-10-2008 2:17 PM In reply to

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    Most docs will tell you 18 months between births

  • 12-10-2008 7:19 PM In reply to

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    ok thank you ladies.

  • 12-10-2008 9:33 PM In reply to

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    If you want it, don't give up!

    There are docs/midwives that will give you the shot, it just might take some research to find one.

  • 12-12-2008 6:36 AM In reply to

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    Re: is it possible?

    My OB says one year in between, but a friend of mine goes there too and she had a successful VBAC 10 months later.  

  • 12-27-2008 6:36 PM In reply to

    • lncooper
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    Re: is it possible?

    Yes, it's possible. I've seen varying info on this. Most of the info I've seen does recommend 18-24 months between births. Recommended; not required.
    br> I've also seen some info stating that the uterus does most of its healing in the first 7 weeks postpartum.

    It's definetely possible. Congrats & good luck in finding the right care provider for you! :)
  • 01-03-2009 3:23 PM In reply to

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    Our hospital will not let you try unless you have 2 years between babies. I wouldn't risk it - a uterine rupture could seriously threaten the health of you and the baby and risk any future pregnancies.
  • 01-05-2009 4:25 PM In reply to

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    Re: is it possible?

    Just so you know my dr told me that the American Obstric guideliens say that the risk of uterine rupture goes up .75% for a VBAC.

  • 01-05-2009 4:49 PM In reply to

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    My doctor told me that too... basically a 1 in 900 chance... but that's AFTER waiting two years for the old incision to completely heal. She didn't specify what it would be after just a year... but she also wouldn't recommend trying one.
  • 01-11-2009 8:21 AM In reply to

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    Re: is it possible?

    And then there is my dr who says that our bodies will not suport a pregnancy that it is ready for. he has done VBACs 9 months apart.
  • 03-04-2009 8:19 PM In reply to

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    I know this is a little late, but just in case it might still be useful: I'm in the exact position you are. My son was born March of last year (a year old this month, *sigh*). I'm due again in May, so there will be 14 months between them which is what I calculated yours at as well. My doctor is in full support of a VBAC, hasn't said a negative word about it and I only have two months left. Of course, I was five months pregnant before I found a doctor willing but we're in a very rural area and I have to drive almost an hour for my doc and the hospital when it's time. I think it depends on why you had a c-section last time (mine was high blood pressure which isn't an issue this time yet). I have read that they prefer you to wait longer to become pregnant, but the risk only goes up a little and for me and my situation I felt that the added risks of a VBAC were preferable to the risks of another c-section. And, in my area and with the trouble I had finding a doctor willing this time, I worry that multiple c-sections would put out of the running for a VBAC with future births. You need to decide what's best for you and stick to your guns. Depending on why you had a c-section you can still have a vaginal birth this time. Hope all goes well!  Oh, and one more tip: in case you're not used to hearing it yet, get used to hearing "Oh, wow, you're going to have your hands full!"

  • 03-06-2009 3:43 PM In reply to

    • lncooper
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    Re: is it possible?

    Amy729862:
    And then there is my dr who says that our bodies will not suport a pregnancy that it is ready for. he has done VBACs 9 months apart.
    Lol yay, big thumbs up!

    There was a mom in one of my neighboring ICAN chapters who VBAC'ed twins a week ago & it had only been 14 months since her cesarean.
  • 04-10-2009 5:08 AM In reply to

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    Re: is it possible?

    I VBAC'd an 8lb12oz girl just 13 months after my c-section. :)  It CAN be done, but finding doc's who'll do it is difficult!  Good luck to you!

    lncooper:
    Amy729862:
    And then there is my dr who says that our bodies will not suport a pregnancy that it is ready for. he has done VBACs 9 months apart.
    Lol yay, big thumbs up!

    There was a mom in one of my neighboring ICAN chapters who VBAC'ed twins a week ago & it had only been 14 months since her cesarean.

    THAT is awesome! :)

  • 06-03-2009 5:54 PM In reply to

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    Re: is it possible?

    joymarie:

    Just so you know my dr told me that the American Obstric guideliens say that the risk of uterine rupture goes up .75% for a VBAC.



    Just so you know evidence shows that a repeat cesarean does not completely eliminate the chances of uterine rupture, but what it does guarantee is additional increased risks of stillbirth, placental complications, hemorrhage, miscarriage, & death in future pregnancies, which is why it's important to minimize the scars on the uterus. I guess I'm confused as to how your care provider meant that. That's still less than one percent, & still less than an emergency complication like cord prolapse or placental abruption in an unscarred mom/baby. Even when the uterus ruptures, it's not guaranteed that the mom or baby will die. Over 7100 repeat cesareans & the risks that come along with them would need to be performed to prevent the death of one baby due to uterine rupture. http://www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10210
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