I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to this... I had a vaginal delivery for my twins and my third child. For my fourth child I had to have an emergency c section bc he was a footling breech (turned the day I went into labor). They had to do a t incision bc they did a transverse incision and they still couldn't get him out (he was big and a preemie). I am not pregnant now but in the future can I have a vbac or that is not a possibility (vaginal delivery was so much better then a c section recovery)?
Good question for your doctor or the hospital. It could be the hospital policy issue. Thay may not have a anesthesiologist on sight in the event they have to rush you to the emergency room during the delivery.
It sucks to have C-sections, but they really do what is best for patient and baby. :-)
Hope it works out for ya.
Dear R.,
The simple answer is yes, it is a possibility. I am a chapter leader of an ICAN (International Cesarean Awareness Network) and I work on VBAC policy and issues daily. Unfortunately, you may have to fight to get what you want though. If you had a low horizontal, then according to ACOG guidelines, it would be recommended that you VBAC since you have had previous vaginal deliveries. Since you had a T-incision, you will have to find a provider who will support you. I would recommend that you get your operative report from the hospital where you had your c-section. Then contact your closest ICAN chapter to get help finding the VBAC supportive providers. Your local ICAN chapter will also be able to help with laws, whether you can go to a birthing center, use of midwives, etc. I've pasted the NY state info below. Please contact those closest to you and I assure you that they will guide you in your journey. Please contact me directly if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
C.
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R.,
Contact International Cesarean Awareness Network - ICAN.org They can steer you in the right direction. You can also look up VBAC on the net and find them and other information.
You need to find an OB that has an open mind, also. Some are permanently shut (once a c always a c, or better safe c than anything else - as if c is safer!)
Good luck,
M.
Yes, you can...if you find a doctor (or midwife) that will be supportive of that. You might have a hard time finding it, though. I was on an ICAN group for a while and know women who did have VBACs after special incisions like yours.
My 4th was my first c-section too! It was due to a complete placenta previa. I was very, very surprised how easy the c-section recovery/birth was compared to my vaginal births. I know I'm weird. But I have hard natural births/recoveries and so it wasn't too hard for the c-section to be easier.
Anyway, I hope you find a doctor that will take you! I wish you were here in TX because I can think of two doctors for you to go to.
Just read the other comments - I'm sure the different cut had something to do with the recovery being even harder. And, others made good points that the cut you can see doesn't mean it's the cut on your uterus...unless the doctor told you so. Good luck with everything.
Just because you have a superficial T incision does not mean that is what is on your uterus.
I'd check out www.ican-online.org and see which OBs and Midwives are on the VBAC friendly list for your area.
The previous vaginal births don't really mean anything in terms of planning for a VBAC, it's the cesarean. One cesarean means that you MIGHT find a doctor/midwife who will do a VBAC although sadly fewer and fewer offer this option. When you are talking about your incision, do you mean your external incision, or that on your uterus? If your uterus has a vertical incision, then no, no one will consider a VBAC for you. Be sure to discuss these issues with your own OB/midwife - and with one who normally does VBAC's. Good luck
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my cousin had vbac, i believe she went into the city, let me know if you want me to get the doctors info...
Not sure since it was a T incision...Ouch that would be longer recovery. Talk to your OB about a VBAC and get a second opinion as well as speak to a midwife. Best wishes.
