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06.19.08, 19:42 PM Toddler
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having a really hard time deciding between vbac and repeat c (#2). i know there are a lot of opinions and it's a tense issue, but i'd appreciate your perspectives. thanks! [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.19.08, 07:42 PM Flag
 

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just get a c-section. you're not missing out on anything [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:46 PM Flag
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I'm was wondering the same thing. C section was so easy but was thinking I missed out on the whole birting issue. Once I get pg I'll be discussing it with my OB... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:25 PM Flag
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C-sections carry higher risks to the mom and baby including: Multiple scars in uterus: Accumulating c-section scars increase risk for experiencing a number of serious problems relating to future pregnancies and births. These include: scar rupture in a subsequent labor ectopic pregnancy: the embryo develops outside the uterus placenta previa: the placenta grows over the cervix, the opening to the uterus placental abruption: the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is born placenta accreta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.08, 08:21 PM Flag
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C-section is a major abdominal surgery and carries increased risks to the mom and baby when not medically indicated (a prior C-section is not a medical indication). Compared with vaginal birth, cesarean section increases a woman's risk for a number of physical problems. These range from less common but potentially life-threatening problems, including hemorrhage (severe bleeding), blood clots, and bowel obstruction (due to scarring and adhesions from the surgery), to much more common problems such as longer-lasting and more severe pain and infection. Even after recovery from surgery, scarring and adhesion tissue increase risk for ongoing pelvic pain and for twisted bowel. Multiple scars in uterus from repeat C-sections increase risks relating to future pregnancies and births, such as infertility, scar rupture in a subsequent labor, ectopic pregnancy (the embryo develops outside the uterus), placenta previa (the placenta grows over the cervix), placental abruption (the placenta separates from the uterus before the baby is born), placenta accreta (the placenta grows abnormally into or even through the uterus). Hospital stays: If a woman has a c-section, she is more likely to stay in the hospital longer and to be re-hospitalized. Emotional well-being: A woman who has a c-section may be at greater risk for poorer overall mental health and some emotional problems. She is also more likely to rate her birth experience poorer than a woman who has had a vaginal birth. Mother-baby relationship: A woman who has a c-section is more likely to have less early contact with her baby and initial negative feelings about her baby. Breastfeeding: Recovery from surgery poses challenges for getting breastfeeding under way, and a baby who was born by c-section is less likely to be breastfed and get the benefits of breastfeeding. Impact on babies: Babies born by c-section are more likely to: be cut during the surgery (usually minor) have breathing difficulties around the time of birth experience asthma in childhood and in adulthood. Impact on any future babies: A cesarean section in this pregnancy increases risk for babies in future pregnancies. Some research finds that babies who develop in a scarred uterus are more likely to: be born too early (preterm) weigh less than they should (low birth weight) have a physical abnormality or injury to their brain or spinal cord die before or shortly after the birth. See www.childbirthconnection.org. Also, surgically speaking, the first C-section is always easy, as the abdominal organs haven't been exposed/touched before. But with repeat C-sections, there is more of a challenge because of the scar tissue that develops. This makes it more difficult to move the bladder away to get to the uterus, and organs can be damaged due to nicking and scar tissue. The more surgeries, the more scar tissue. The rate of VBAC success varies with certain individual circumstances. I've started a VBAC support group in Brooklyn/Manhattan - if you're interested in more resources/information, let me know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.08, 08:32 PM Flag
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Same boat, I didn't even think about getting a c, not judging, i just really want to birth a child naturall. and you are putting yourself through major surgery as opposed to a naturaly process.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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I just went through this. Was going to do the vbac but went with the repeat c. If the vbac goes well then it's definitely better to have a vaginal birth. If it doesn't then it you're in a worse boat. There is a chance of rupture with the vbac, which is a small chance, but if it happens then that's horrendous. The c is pretty predictable although the recovery sucks after a week or two it doesn't really matter. I have two friends who just had vbacs and they went great and they were up and about two days later. Another friend didn't want to take the risk (she's a dr, btw) and went with the c. In the end I went with the c. I have no yearning to have a vaginal birth though, so I don't feel as if I'm missing anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.02.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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