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Am I a good candidate for a VBAC?

post #1 of 3
9/12/11 at 6:10pm
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With DD I had a planned c-section.  Planned a few days before my due date.  Baby was measuring "big" (ended up only being 8lbs. 11oz), I was not dilated at all and my cervix was up so high doctor couldn't even feel it.  Doctor gave me the option, but said she thought if I waited another week that baby would only get bigger and then if I was induced it would likely end up with a c-section anyway.  So obviously I have learned A LOT since then and regret not trying to let my body do it's thing.  But from this, do you think I would be a good candidate for a VBAC.  Hard to know how much truth the doctors are giving when in this area there are hardly any pro-VBAC practices.

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post #2 of 3
9/13/11 at 11:59am

I certainly think there's no reason you shouldn't try! You absolutely have no contraindications :)  Waiting for baby to pick his birthday is nearly always the best plan, even if you plan an RCS. And even ACOG doesn't recommend c/s for "big baby". Find yourself a pro-VBAC provider, a great doula, and a bottle of patience.

 

You can do it!! 

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post #3 of 3
9/13/11 at 1:39pm

Absolutely! You need to find a provider who is really VBAC supportive though, and not someone who just gives it lip service.

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