I guess I would not be a good candidate for a vbac. I had a myomectomy over 10 years ago to remove a 10 cm fibroid. I'm ob believes I can only deliver this time around via c section. I have two previous kids 25, 21, and both were natural vag deliveries. I wanted to have a natural birth this time 😢
I was induced with my 1st baby, after more than 24 hrs I wasn't dialating much, even after they broke my water. I'm now 6 months pregnant again with 2nd baby (it's been 11 yrs since my 1st) and want to try a vbac. I'm hoping to avoid an induction and hope to go into labor naturally. What can I do to make sure I progress and dialate naturally?
Im excited to hopefully not have to recover from major abdominal surgery AND take care of a newborn. My first birth was a c section and It led to severe PPD. My HCP is all for it, and were gunna do everything we can to make it happen! I'm 32 weeks and your videos have helped me stay cool calm collected and informed and I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you so much Bridget! 😍😍😍💜💜💜
@NatashaLetourneau I prefered my natural birth. It's so much easier, almost no pain (postpartum compared to c section).I was discharged 3h post birth. I felt amazing. Having a 3yo and a 17mo I was worried about having another c section. I wanted to be able to take care of my babies. I had 2 strong baby blues after my 2 c sections. Not related to the births themselves but about the recovering that was hard in my case. I'm by myself right now with my 3 babies, my husband is working full time and still no baby blues at sight 😉
futurebarbie007 oh wow! I’m 10 weeks pregnant. I had a c section 13 years ago (I was 19 & I’m 32 now with my 2nd pregnancy) I am trying a vbac because I’m a perfect candidate ! I definitely don’t want another c section if I don’t have to. You said you went home 3 hours after giving birth??? That’s insane! I’ve never heard of that... you must not be from the USA???? Thanks for sharing!
Wow congrats mama! Please share some tips, as im planning a VBAC after 2section (i have a good gap of 5years from my last c-sec) but my OB isnt ready to take the risk, please help and guide so i can convince her aswell. Thanks😍
I had a successful VBAC after two c-sections on March 12th of this year. The recovery was so much easier. And I’m glad I got to have the positive birth experience that I have dreamed of.
@@luckyduck2928 thank God 😊 good to hear mom and baby are doing well. I also has a vbac in May. I am super thankful to God. The positive stories on vbac here on RU-vid def kept me going 🙌🏾
@@CherrellMishelle no not at all, I was informed of the risks - about a 0.1% chance of rupturing my incision and i had fantastic midwives at a really great birth center and it all along felt like the right and safest decision, even though my births were about 17 months apart!
I did it 💪🏻 i had a successful VBAC 2 weeks ago i am so happy and so proud of myself! 🥺 hopping for a successful VBAC to all the mamas who’s welling to try❤️
neiruzz abdi get well soon ❤️ to be honest i was determined to have a successful vbac and i have been exercising during my pregnancy doing a prenatal yoga and light pilates and walking almost daily for 30 minutes minimum and most importantly finding a supportive OG
I'm still so traumatized by my emergency C-section 3 months ago. This was my first baby. But I would like more kids and want to have a vaginal birth. I hope i can have a successful VBAC one day, i know a good vaginal experience would be very healing for me. 🙏🏻
I had VBAC yesterday It was successful fr❤thnx a lot for this positive video my doctor didn’t want it she kept discouraging me that we both are in danger until last day she actually wanted to take C section l left the hospital and went somewhere else and had my VBAC successfully trust your instincts.
I was at 2cm at 37 weeks, but my sons heart rate kept dropping. I went the ER from him not moving and I was in surgery QUICK. I hope my next pregnancy I can have a vbac.
Thank you so much for this video Bridget. My daughter was born December 2019 in a traumatic emergency C-section after being induced at 41 weeks. She came out 100% healthy but I had lots of complications following. This video gives me so much hope that I may be able to have a vaginal birth someday. Thank you for all your wonderfully educational videos 💕
Your first sounds similar to mine, can you direct me towards any healing or helpful info? I’m looking towards planning for a 2nd baby now. And how did your 2nd go sis??!!
Hello it is 2023. And I just wanna say I am so thankful for your videos on VBAC and natural births. I had my successful VBAC this year. It was an amazing experience. I educated myself via RU-vid and advocated for myself during childbirth. I literally told the L&D staff I saw this on RU-vid they said do this or that! Thank you once again!!❤
Hey im glad i read ur cmnt , i also had a ceaser 2.5 years ago now i want to try vbac. Can u plz help me with ur experience and how did u overcome ur problems? I would really love to uave ur response
Hello Bridget! I am currently pregnant with our 4th child and about to give birth vaginally soon. I am one of those women who had a vertical C-section during my first pregnancy due to the baby's breech position and I just want to share that I had a successful vaginal birth to our 2nd child. But my partner and I decided to have it after 6 years. It really feels empowering on my end that God allowed me to give birth vaginally and I am most grateful because I once again gave birth vaginally to our 3rd child (after 4 years) and hopefully to this 4th child right now (3 years from my previous vaginal birth). I just want to inspire other women out there who are planning to have a successful TOLAC and VBAC that it is really possible. Just plan, educate yourself and ask guidance and strength from the Lord because in Him, nothing is impossible. Finally, thank you Bridget for reminding us that our body is built to birth. This is an important takeaway I got from you that could also change the mindset of other women about giving birth. More power to your advocacy! God bless you always!
Thank you for sharing the details of your birth story. I also have a vertical scar from 4 years ago and am 39+3 today, feeling crampy but not yet in active labor. I’ve been praying for a successful vbac throughout the pregnancy and it is encouraging to hear about your experience. I agree that with God, all things are possible🙌
I just had my SECOND successful vbac 2 weeks ago and I loved that i was able to do it again. It went very fast and was intense from the previous one.. but was amazing.. ❤
@@nyasiamartin7479 Hey so somethings I did was Drinking redraspberry leaf tea at 24 weeks .If your looking to have a vbac drink this tea. Rrlt helps to strengthen your uterus. Exercising on my ball at 32 weeks and as I got closer to my due date I was on it everyday. I ate dates at 38 weeks until my due date. I also took a tincture from amazon called Gentle birth without blue cohosh ( my active labor was only 2hours I pushed for 2hours. I labored on the toilet to help my son come down. I also prayed to the Lord to be healed from my birth trauma. I watched birth videos on how to endure natural labor
The truth is being 37+ or carrying extra weight simply does not increase the chance of uterine rupture. OBGYNs would like you to think so but it just isn’t true. Just hoping any older and/or overweight mama’s hoping for a vbac who are watching this and are finding her words discouraging will be encouraged by that!
I'm 36 and overweight and currently 19 months postpartum . I'm willing to start a new pregnancy but now feeling insecure from so many things like duh I don't wanna die during childbirth obviously😢😢😢
I’m 33 and overweight and currently pregnant and going for a VBAC. I found an excellent doctor and care team that has been supportive and in no way discourages me from VBAC because of my weight. The factors my doctor has been monitoring are my blood pressure, blood sugar and other factors that may affect the health of the baby and me, but so far everything has been good. I would just suggest to manage your weight during pregnancy which was recommended but not pushed on me, I was told to just do my best to maintain a healthy diet and keep active.
I am super emotional rightnoww.. The first bit of information you gave up until 4:00 i think. That basically stated that i’m in the ‘good start zone’, made me cry so much! I am currently 12 weeks 3 days and reading allot of information of what is to come. Videos like these really help me with all the orientation i’m doing! Anything positive can make me cry at this point 😱😅.
Had successful and unmedicated vbac of my second son on April 12! Watched almost all your videos,Bridget ❤️ I felt so calm and prepared on THAT day. Gave birth almost without pain in 4 hours ❤️❤️
Hi, we have not met but I am so greatfull that I found your channel during this pregnancy, your educational videos along with meditations were my guide in achieving my successful VBAC this Saturday 6/27/20 to a beautiful baby girl . Thank you!!! ❤️
I thank Allaah first, the Lord and Creator. After Him, I thank you. Your tips and advice helped me have a spontaneous and unmedicated Vba2c. I wish you success in your endeavors. May God guide you to everything good.
Hi. I love you're videos. You have been a massive inspiration and guidance for me for this pregnancy. In my last labour I got to 6cm dilated and then stalled and unfortionately after hours I didn't dilate further, ending in a c-section. So I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video on the facts about stalling in labour and how to get back on track and continue dilating. And why woman might stop dilating at any point throughout labour.
Thank you. This helped me so much. I was told I could only have c sections after my son. This made me feel so much more at ease. Keep up the good work 😀
Love all your videos. Watched this preparing for my vbac. Many of my family and even doctors said I couldn't do it and I proved them wrong yesterday! Had a successful vbac 21 months after my first c section. 🥳
Hey Bridget!! I just want to thank you for all the amazing info on your RU-vid channel. I was really blessed by all the information before giving birth to my 3rd daughter in March 2020. I was able to have a successful VBAC with my 3rd after having a scheduled C-section because my 2nd baby was breech. I was just wondering, after a successful VBAC, if I have another kid what do they consider that? Is it a normal pregnancy or will it be another TOLAC? I've been looking for the information but can't find anywhere. Thank you for this amazing service that you provided all of us mommas!!
My first birth was traumatic at 33 weeks with an emergency c-section(preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome). I waited 4 years. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and am hoping for a successful VBAC. Wish me luck
The reason I had to have a csection was because of an awful nurse. Once I got my epidural I was not allowed to move in my bed, I was told to lay completely flat on my back, I wasn't even allowed to lay on my side. I was too afraid to advocate for myself and so I became a failure to progress
Same here. After 3 C sections i finally found a midwife who let me TOLAC after 3 C sections and being pregnant with my 4th. No complications, no medications, no interventions. I had a home birth May 2021 after 3 C sections. Healing time is much easier of a recovery
@@luckyduck2928 your story is so encouraging to hear. I just gave birth to my first, I wanted a natural birth soooo bad but it ended in an emergency c section because his umbilical cord was wrapped around him cutting off oxygen 😔 hearing women’s successful VBAC stories gives me confidence that I don’t only have to have c sections
I’m currently 8weeks pregnant with my 3rd child I am only 24 years old I have history of preeclampsia I’m nervous 😟 I really wanna do VBAC I had 2 c-sections my last C-section was 2 years ago I’m willing to take the risk to not have surgery please pray for me 🙏🏾😊
I’m praying for you! 🙏🏽 and I’m in the same boat. I’m due in July and this is my 3rd pregnancy, both of my first two were c sections (which was never planned). I've always wanted to have a natural unmedicated homebirth and I’m going for it this time! We got this 💪🏽❤️
Same, my first born i had preeclampsia, i was also induced which i feel Is the reason i ended up in c section, my second child was vbac and my twins were c section, I’m pregnant with baby number 5 praying for a successful vbac
I had two c-sections. One in 2012, the other in 2014. I’m due in November of this year and really hoping for a vaginal delivery 🤞🏽🤞🏽. I don’t want to have to deal with the recovery from a c-section again
I fit all the criteria other than being 37..had first baby natural..second c section side to side not up and down and now pregnant with my 3rd baby at 37..hoping for natural despite age
Thank you so much for all of your fantastic videos. So informative, encouraging and reassuring. I recently had a successful natural VBAC with no injuries thanks to your channel. I went through the whole process with confidence because of you. I'm now so grateful for the experience of birthing my daughter, will always cherish the memories of that day and be forever proud of myself. Thank you again.
Update: had successful VBAC 5/15/2020. The story is under comments from my original post if interested. Couldn't copy and paste here but wanted to update bc I know how hearing other experiences is helpful in making your decision. Good luck with your personal journey!
I had a VBAC on 01/21. My doctor had initially scheduled me for a csection on 01/24 in the case that I didn’t go into labor on my own. He did not want to Induce me due to possible uterine rupture because the medicine used to induce was “very strong”. I thought that was off since my prior csection was 11 years ago. But thankfully I went into labor on my own and having a positive mind and very supportive nurses, helped me deliver naturally in only 9hrs.
the first caesarean section was because my water broke, I was 40 weeks pregnant, but the baby was high up, it wasn't lowered down into the canal, I wasn't open at all, I didn't have any pain or contractions, the cervix wasn't softened at all, etc. , the body was simply not ready for childbirth at all, that's what a doctor told me.. is that recurring or non recurring issue?? 🤔 7:12
I'm 32 weeks prego with my 3rd child. Previous 2 were c sections. First was an emergency c section from stalled labor at 10cm and fetal distress. That was a terrible experience I don't want to repeat. 2nd one was planned. I never went into labor with #2 I was just miserable from severe prego symptoms to the point where I couldn't eat or sleep enough and didn't want to suffer any longer. I have no idea what to expect this time around. I was told #3 is currently in the 95th percentile for weight so I am not sure if I really want to try for a vbac or not if she's gonna be huge. The only reason I even considered a vbac is because I have heard that the recovery time is a lot quicker than a c section. My c sections were quick and easy without any complications though so I kinda like the idea of sticking to what I know. For now I'm just gathering info.
My first pregnancy almost 5 years back was a c section Bc my pelvis was too small also. Last year I attempted a vbac. Ended up with a uterine rupture. Very scary. Good luck with your second pregnancy. Have a safe delivery!
They told me that too with my son and I think they weren't lying cause my body was pushing him out but my bones weren't open wide enough and had a csection and he had a conehead for a few days because of it
I am 31 weeks due April 28th and I am hoping to get my VBAC 💜 I have been doing so much research and this time I have a midwife and it has been an amazing prenatal experience sofar. My hospital just opened up a birth center that I am not eligible for because it will be my first attempt at a VBAC and Incase the chance of rupture I need to be within the hospital.. it's a little disappointing but as long as I get my VBAC I don't care where I deliver 😂
My doctor told me today that he recommends vbac for this pregnancy. I'm excited and now scared. Haha! I'm wondering, how will I know when or how to push? Lol. So here I am on RU-vid looking for more information on vbac and vaginal birth. I am due in 4 weeks. 😖
Hello bridget I have question, I had first emergency c section with my oldest, than I waited 18 months before my next pregnancy they gave me chance for Vbac but my daughter she started having Destress but I was already 9cm and they rushed me to c section, than my third pregnancy I waited 3 years! But I went to early labor at 35 weeks and 2 days! I should have definitely being given chance for a Vbac but now I’m pregnant again and my son is 1 so I waited 15 months can I still ask for chance? Honesty c section recovery is HARD so I just want to know my chances!
Hi Bridget, where are you getting the 1/200 woman getting uterine rupture? Everything I am finding states 1/100. I am scheduling a consultation with a doc for a vbac soon and I would love to point them to your numbers.
Girls, listen to me. Go and find someone that is specialized in vbac because thats going to make you understand and feel so good, company is key to feel at ease and deliver naturally. Gl❤
My second pregnancy and will be induced at 38 weeks since my first pregnancy I had an emergency csec due to a placenta abruption. I’m terrified and wish there were more information on delivery’s after abruption.
I want nothing more than a natural VBAC after my high risk emergency C-section with my second … an artery was cut so now they say I have 5% risk and say I only can maybe do early induced VBAC with epidural highly monitored and to be honest after two traumatic labor’s and a third not already heading the way I want I’m just heartbroken with all my deliveries. Severe PTSD with them all… my first was 55 hours and got stuck and ended up with epidural in the last bit and I won’t go into details of what happened but I’m praying that maybe the LORD would give me some sort of miracle …
I live in a rural area in aus so there’s my local hospital and the next closest one is about 2 hrs away however the ob that runs my local hospital was so rude and uncomfortable and when he said we need to do an emergency cesarean and I started crying (obviously shattered that it had come to that) he deadpan asks me “why are you crying?” Then makes a show of asking everyone why I’m crying like I’m stupid.... I’ll be making the trek to the other hospital for my vbac 🤦🏼♀️
Bridget, I had a cesarian 8 years ago and now I am 34 weeks preraring to natural. But she is breach position. I am doing acumpuncture, the positions you recomened since 30 weeks..can you talk more about what can we do in this case?
Hi, I'm 27 weeks pregnant, I had one C-section about 13 months ago. My blood pressure in this pregnancy is on the border line, please what can I do to help me to go to VBAC and if I have a high blood pressure can I still go to VBAC?
I'm 40 weeks today and my OB scheduled me for repeat C Section 2 days from now. I assumed I would have this baby by now as I've had irregular contractions for the last month at least but now it seems that is not enough time to go into labor on my own. My first CS was due to breech presentation and anterior placenta. I'm 35 in good health. Baby is head down and all checkups have been good. My daughter is 18 months old now. I'm really thinking I'm going to call and postpone my csection to give my body a chance to go into labor on it's own. Any additional advice?
Update: I had a successful VBAC 5/15/2020 of a healthy baby boy! Owen William Rizk 6lbs 14oz. My water broke 5/14 around 830am and I had to to go to the hospital that morning although I was not having regular contractions due to risk of infection. I walked around and did squats trying to get some contractions going. I had to get a cervical balloon placed bc i couldn't be induced with cervidil due to previous c section which was in for 12 hours to open cervix which was 1. The next morning I got to 4cm with some but not regular contractions. I made the decision to keep trying for vbac and they said I could get some pitocin and I made the decision to get an epidural as I had experienced a lot of pain with the cervical balloon, due to an accidental installation of all 120ccs into uterine balloon (supposed to be 60 split into 2 balloons) the doctor caught it but I realized how much pain I could manage and it was less! I also experienced compartmentalization of epidural so had 1 sided relief. Got a bolus of medicine diluted to create volume to reach the other side and did have more relief. Yes you have to stay in bed then and get Foley. There were many steps to this process but active labor, pushing lasted about 15 minutes after around 32 hours of progressing through the stages. Hes healthy and beautiful and I do have some vaginal stitches which are painful but I'm able to stand up with him and help out so much more than with c section. I also will be able to drive safely although it's too painful this week. It was not an easy process but I'm so glad I decided to push the csection and he finally came. The Lord had a plan all along and every pregnancy looks so different. Do what is right for you and your pregnancy and your baby. :)
Would love to know how it went and what you did in order for successful Vbacs. I had an emergency csection with my first baby last month and I am heart broken I couldn’t deliver naturally/vaginal birth. I had been in labor for almost 10 hours and then was told I needed a csection bc my sons heart dipped when I was given pitocin, I was already 7 almost 8cm dilated. It’s been really hard mentally for me.
@@Operafan1005 oh I'm so sorry. I really understand. I think the most important thing to have a successful VBAC is to find the section rate of WHERE you are delivering and then find a truly supportive VBAC doctor. In my experience the solo practice doctors are more supportive. So basically you need to find a VBAC supportive doctor who delivers in a low section rate hospital/center. Personally I went into spontaneous labor 1x at almost 42wks. She came after a very long long drawn out labor with lots of interventions. My 2nd VBAC was induction for pre eclampsia, it would have been an emergency csection but my OB went to bat for me and basically gave me 20 minutes to push my son out. He was sunny side up with a nuchal cord and was having decels. That labor was a full induction with magnesium and pitocin. My 3rd VBAC actually just happened 3wks ago. Again I was as induced for preeclampsia, and was on Magnesium and Pitocin. I refused the epidural, and was as mobile as I possibly could be on Magnesium (they normally make you stay in bed because it messes with motor function.) I'm convinced not getting the epidural allowed things to progress much faster than the previous times. Sorry if I'm all over the place. I hope this made sense. I truly get grieving the birth experience you didnt have. Just remember it doesnt go as planned for most people, and at the end of the day the healthy breathing baby is what matters most. Hugs and good luck. (Also I had a Doula for all 3 🥰)
What happens if you received a c-section because they said I wasn't dilating past 4cm and had me in the bed not allowing to walk which is when I stopped dilating?
Just had an emergency c-section 2 weeks ago for my first birth and already have anxieties about my next birth, thanks for this video, it was helpful for me to feel better and more educated about a vbac. Thanks especially for the resources
Hi Bridget,I m 36 and my baby is 5months old through c section.The doc didn't have any reason for c section..I had a very healthy pregnancy.No pills except iron n vitamin were taken by me.My water started leaking and I was gvn artificial pains.Everthing was perfect in last ultrasound done just bfr delivery.Whej should I plan for next baby?Do I hv the chances of Vbac?pls pls guide me..bcz I very depressed with my c section n dsnt want to have another c section.
So nervous right know i am due on the 22nd of October, 2020 i have 2 weeks left really hope i can have a VBAC i had 1 c-section in june from 2019 and really enjoy your video helping me to be positive and feeling that i can do it.
hi bridget im 30y/o .i had 2cesarian section. in my 1st and 2nd baby. and now im pregnant after 10yrs.for my 3rd baby...can i ask if i can do a VBAC this time?thanks
I had a repeat section just under a week ago. I was very upset because my body did all it needed to do on it’s own. I dilated all on my own, my water broke on it’s own and I successfully made it to 8cm dilated without any pain medication. I then got an epidural because I couldn’t take the pain (I was stuck at 8cm for over an hour and a half). Nonetheless, even after an epidural, my body continued to fully 10cm dilated. I began to push after hours of waiting for the urge that never came. I pushed for almost 3 hours. My doctor could see the head but the head would never get past a certain point. I was pushing with all that I had in me. And my doctor said my babies skull bones were just pushing again my pubic bone. My pubic bone wasn’t allowing her through. This was the same issue I had with my first daughter. After this second time, I felt like next time I should just schedule a c section because clearly my body can’t do this. But am I wrong? Can my body still do this? Can I some how make my pubic bone wider or open up? I’m so frustrated. I’m thankful for two healthy girls but I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to a vbac and how badly I wanted my recovery to be easier.
Sorry to hear about your disappointment. I think there are some positions like squatting that can "expand" or flex the pelvis so that it opens more widely for baby to go down. Maybe you can discuss this aspect with doctors and midwives to confirm.
You might have an angled cervix opening. Which you can still have a successful vagina delivery. My friend had this same issue and they had a home birth. Her husband literally had to take his fingers and lift her cervix so the babies head could come through while she pushed. This may or may not be the issue,, I don’t know but it doesn’t hurt To do some research for yourself. 😘
Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had a c section because baby was posterior and did not put pressure on the cervix, leading to me not going into labor on my own but having to be induced... Labor began and but did not progress at the rate that care provider wanted. Would this be a recurring or a non recurring reason? I am doing what I can to prevent posterior labor this time. Any advice will be helpful.
I fit all the recommendations for a vbac except that I’m 43. I’m fit and healthy and have had several vaginal births but my last was a c section because the baby changed position after I went into labor and it stopped my labor. I am trying for a vbac in March because I want a better recovery.
My first son was a c-section, now finding more info, I think with more time and knowledge I could have done natural… very disappointing.. but 27 weeks preg now, shooting for a natural vback!!!
My doctor didn’t even give me the option just said, “well your hips wouldn’t let him come down so we are just going to schedule another C-section” I got to 7 cm with my first. I feel like I am a good candidate. Im only 22. And healthy:/. Not sure if I should get a new provider. Its just im 23 weeks along and with Covid 19 and so many uncertainties im not sure what to do:( Edit: You literally answered all my questions 😂
Ashley Yoonie try to go with a midwife if possible I’ll be 37 weeks this Wednesday and I’m blessed to have a obgyn and midwife who supports my vbac best of luck to you ❤️
I’m so scared for my next birthing experience. They checked my cervix so many times that I ended up with an anterior lip on my cervix and had to stop pushing. I was so disappointed. They told me I had to have a csection. Now I’m terrified for another.
On my 4th vbac. I've always been fortunate to have good midwives but since moving to Hawaii, they've tried everything to get me to be on board with a csection. No thanks. Once you realize your body is capable and the healing is so much easier, you'll never want to go back. Baby due in 2 weeks and hoping my last is another vbac🤞
I just had a c section my baby was sunny side up and wasn’t descending they gave me another hour to try but I said just do the c section as I was exhausted. Now I’m hoping my next child for a Vbac 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks for sharing. I’m currently pregnant and am on the hunt for a obgyn in Los Angeles that will support our vbac. Do you happen to be in Los Angeles lol?
So I have a question. With my first, my water broke naturally and I was told to go into the hospital immediately. I didn't have a great experience my first time around and I'm wondering if you absolutely HAVE to go into the hospital the moment your water breaks or if you can wait since you're not getting cervical exams. I ended up with the full cascade of interventions and I really think my birth would have been different if I didn't go in when I did. I'm expecting my second and I really want a vbac but if my water breaks I don't want to go in just because someone told me to.
I have gestational diabetes! They just found out 2 weeks ago, I have now 16 days left till my due date and I really want a vbac! What do I do? Is it safe for me?
39 weeks and my provider pulled the bait and switch. Totally supportive and now she's not. 🙄 For no good reason besides my cervix was still high and posterior but a lot of womens cervix doesn't drop until labor🤷♀️
I had 3 c sections. 1 was due to baby did not move down and i was told my pelvis was to small to give birth. 2 stillbirth. 3rd was doc was worried that i would have a stillborn again. Now i want to know im 34 and my dream is too give normal birth. Would I be able too after 3 c sections?
I had a VBAC after 3 C-sections. I birthed my 7 pound 12 ounce boy at home, unmedicated. I was in labor for 5 hours, and took 5 or 10 minutes of pushing....
thank u for all the support and ur videos they were amazing help gave birth to a 8 pounds baby in a country i didn't speak the language and had little support since covo19 and was all alone but u helped giude me thro all ur videos keep up the great work
It is said vbac is possible after 18 months of c section delivery. But is vbac recommended with in 3 years? My daughter is 11 months and there was no complications at all. But I had to go for c section as the doctors injected pain medications and she pooped inside the womb. I've been looking for answers related to vbac since then but haven't found any trusted source. Would love to know many things.
This video helped me so much more than I even thought it would! Im so grateful I got to see it! I feel so much more confident in moving forward with a VBAC which is my biggest dream come true to be able to do. I am a bit overweight but I feel Im still a good candidate outside of that no matter what! Thank you again for this video and I'll be watching more!
Hold your hopes and dreams very loosely, ladies - I had every reason to expect a successful vaginal birth first time around and ended up in an urgent c-section after a 3 day induction that failed miserably and resulted in fetal distress. We had no idea that my health complications had so damaged baby’s placenta, the stress of a vaginal birth would have been impossible for him to tolerate. A c-section saved both of our lives. Sometimes, there are just complications and problems beyond your control that you can’t even know about until it’s all over - it’s far more important that you both come out of it alive and healthy than that you have one type of birth over another.
This is not always the case. I hate that you had an experience that caused distress and I am so glad you were able to have a labor and delivery that you were at peace with. But by saying "as long as you and baby are alive" very much diminishes the emotional and mental aspect of birth. I had a traumatic csection, one that could have been handled differently. EVERY birth has the goal of a healthy baby and mommy, so of course that is most important, but there is real emotional trauma that comes from some births. Having a plan and going into it with knowledge and a supportive team makes a difference. Some of us women need those hopes and dreams in order to experience that healing.
@@SaraStiltner Please don’t assume I’m trying to dash your hopes or anyone else’s; only to add a bit of warning to approach every birth experience with open hands 🙂 I do know about birth trauma. I experienced a lot more than “distress” when my son was born - a great deal of trauma and I was not at peace with a section at the time. Three days of trying to induce a natural labour that was never going to be possible, due to severe preeclampsia. Bullying and coercion from hospital staff and medical professionals who told me I was going to kill myself and my baby if I wouldn’t give up on my natural birth. PPD and anxiety still unresolved almost 2 years later. Nightmares for weeks after the fact. But there was is comfort in knowing that I did everything in my power to bring my baby into the world safely, and that I can do the same again in the future - however it turns out. All I was saying is that a lot of birth is out of our hands and we have to accept and control what is ours to control, and let go of the rest. A supportive team that knows where you’re coming from and where you are aiming to end up is fantastic! 🙏🏻 I hope you have a wonderful birth experience whenever you have another child and I’m sorry to hear you had a traumatic experience previously. Our hopes and dreams for the future do get us through so much. But I would just encourage you that healing can still happen - for all of us who struggle with previous birth trauma - even if those dreams don’t come true the way we thought that they would 💛 You are still an awesome mommy and a strong woman, however that next experience may turn out. I wish you all the best!
Your advice is sobering and realistic. I thought I was going to give birth naturally but my baby just wouldn’t flip. I ended up having a very positive birthing experience via c section. It was planned and I just accepted it. I felt no pain during the procedure and healed very nicely. This was not the worst surgery I’ve ever had. Happy that it was such a smooth experience and wish the same for others
