how did you decide if vbacing was right for you? - Page 2

[nina_yyc]

I had my c/s after 48+ hours of labor and it was a horrifying experience. There was no question in my mind that that was not happening again.

[sioleabha]

Originally Posted by sandcastle

I knew that unless I had a medical reason for a c-section, that a vaginal birth was better for me and the baby. I really never considered a repeat c-section b/c I didn't have a medical reason to do so.

This is how I feel about it. Vaginal birth is the default, since it's healthier and safer for normal births. My first c-section was not medically necessary (it was caused by a cascade of interventions and scare tactics), and I have always regretted it. My second c-section *was* medically necessary, but it was caused in part by my first. To me, that underscores the importance of VBAC and natural childbirth. The medically unnecessary interventions in my first birth may have contributed to endangering my fifth baby's life, even six years and three successful VBACs later! I do not at all regret my second c-section, but I am very determined to have a VBA2C this time!