Will scar tissue be a problem for a homebirth??

[oceanbluemomma]

I have had 3 c-sections and would like to have another but at home.  My husband is extremely concerned that the scar tissue from the c-section and the medically needed abdominal plasty because of umbilical hernias is going to be a huge problem for a home delivery.  Anyone know if this is a problem? Can I massage the area to break it down as the baby grows.  I do not want another c-section and firmly believe I can do this as I know a heck of a lot more now then "listen to the doc dear" shit. 

Any help would be great....

[littlecityfarmer]

Honestly, unless you UC, you'll have a really hard time finding a midwife willing to attend an HBA3C, and  an even harder time finding an OB who would consider delivering a VBA3C. I know that's harsh, and I'm sorry :(  I'm definitely not a "listen to the doc and ignore your intuition" sort *at all*, but your history of multiple uterine surgeries puts you at risk for additional complications, some of which are very scary and very real (placenta accreta and rupture at the previous incisions come to mind).

That said, it really depends on the reasons for your prior C-sections, what kind of incisions and closures were used, how far apart your kids are spaced (healing time), etc. Do you have your medical records from your other pregnancies and births? If not, request them ASAP, and go over all the info in detail with a birth professional before you get pregnant again.

If you're not involved with them already, get in touch with your local ICAN chapter-- they have excellent resources for planning births after Cesareans.

Good luck :)

[oceanbluemomma]

First kid - I didn' t know how to push for the life of me.  He also was on my siatic(sp??)) nerve during delivery which the doc had no idea what to do - none.  No one helped me or gave any suggestions on alternative pushing options - like holding one end of a towel while another pulled and curled me over.  I also gained a crazy amount of weight - 2 ice cream sandwiches a night kind. I know better and can't have dairy now:)  A good position change and massage would have taken care of this - but alas a marketed "epidural" stopped my ability to move anywhere.  Baby #2 - sunny side up - doc did not know how to rotate the baby nor coach me through this, baby was fine the entire time.   I did hemorrhage which the doc didn't know was happening, I could feel a temp change on my inner thighs and let her know something was warm on my legs.  I was being wheeled Baby #3 -doc was going on vacation so he scheduled the c-section - not one single issue at all. 

I have never had pain nor discomfort from any of the c-sections.  I was walking around and picking up my other kids within hours of delivery - no pain meds, just fine.  I had an abdominal repair due to umbilical hernias - 3rd repair. I have a short torso so I look like a torpedo when pregnant causing the pressure to create the hernia.  After the 2nd repair you could feel the mesh and this was the suggestion to do as it would put the mesh under the muscle instead of on top. 

Hope the additional info helps.  Thanks for your honest opinion.  But I want this to happen.  I figure the Duggar's mom had 4 c-sections and  14 deliveries.  This obviously can be done but the concern for placenta or uteran issues is a huge flag.