VBAC?

Hey there!! I'm 20 weeks pregnant. I've been thinking about delivery.. I had an emergency c section with my daughter at 35 weeks due to health complications and risk of infection. Induction was horrible. However, my obgyn has discussed vaginal birth with me. Have any of you had a vaginal birth after C-section? How was it? Was it worth it when it came to recovery time?

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Following. I'm hoping for a VBAC so I can lift my toddler, but I'm interested to see what others have to say!

I haven't, but I gotta say that a planned c-section is 1,000,000x better than an emergency one. Emergency c-section Sept 2019 after laboring for a full day (was induced). So, I was exhausted and completely stressed about the health of baby going into the cesarean. I hoped for a VBAC for my May 2023 baby, but with excess fluid (higher risk of cord prolapse), prior c-section, and no sign of contractions, I made it to the scheduled c-section day. Went in "well rested" (as rested as you can be in anticipation) and recovery was SIGNIFICANTLY better. Did I want a VBAC? Yes. Did my scheduled c-section go incredibly well? Yes.

@Tiffany I've heard this! My plan right now is to schedule the C-section and hope I go into labor beforehand. I am NOT getting induced again.

I'm more so leaning towards scheduled c section. Induction was horrible. They had me turning like a rotisserie chicken in the bed and I hadn't slept in...idk how long. I hardly remember specifics because I was under the influence of mag drip. It was not a beautiful experience. If I can plan everything, I'll have somewhat a sense of control and that gives a little bit of comfort. I also have a toddler, so I worry about restrictions after surgery. She's very rambunctious and clings to me. That's why I was thinking about VBAC

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