Good VBAC Books/resources?

M.,

I had a VBAC with my third child. I was bound and determined that I was going to deliver naturally. I had a cesarean with my second child and felt I was pushed into it by my doctor. With my third child I ended up switching doctors at 34 weeks because she insisted I have a epidural in case they had to do an emergency c-section. I found a wonderful doctor who supported my decision. I ended up having my baby boy naturally with no problems. He was a 13.5 pound baby too! So I guess the best advice I can give you is to find a doctor who supports your decision. One that is confident in his/her abilities, and only will do a c-section if there is no other way. That made all the difference. Good luck!

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Hi M.,

Congratulations on your upcoming birth! I can say as a local labor doula that I recommend checking out the ICAN website. It is full of great resources, statistics and the like. It sounds like you are already informed as it seemed you knew that a low transverse incision is a good bet for VBAC. Best of luck to you and if you want a bit more tailored information from a local, feel free to email me personally.

Best wishes,
T. Nelson CD (DONA)

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My first was also breech and I had her C-section. My following 2 were VBAC and I loved, loved, LOVED doing the VBAC's! I felt so much more connected to the whole process! I did have epidurals but hey were light and I still felt very much in control. I encourage you to google "VBAC vs repeat c-section". I found a plethora of good websites with all kinds of information. Good luck as you decide what's best for you!

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I just wanted to send some support your way. My first son was a c-section because he has a heart defect. Since then I have had two Vaginal births after C-section with no meds. IT was hard but worth it. You can do it! The second time I had a midwife deliver in Group Health hospital in Seattle. You don't have to be a member of Group Health if you see this group of midwives. They are with Northwest Heatlh Care clinics. They were amazing!

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Hi M., Congradulations on your pregnancy. I had a successful VBAC 25 years ago with my son (second child). My daughter was breech and required a C-section after earlier attempts to turn her failed. We did not actually schedule the C-section, but were prepared for it when I went into labor and no progression was made during labor. Anyway, I also had a small horizontal incision which made a VBAC more of a possibility. My doctors were supportive of the VBAC. All went well and I was glad to have the experience of natural child birth but to be quite honest, I felt it was easier to recouperate after the C-section. I was home 1-1/2 days after my C-section. My natural birth required an epeziotomy (sp?) which was more of a concern to me in the seeks after delivery. Also, my labor and delivery was 23 hours of hard labor while the C-section was only about 4 hours of hard labor. Guess I'm kind of a wimp although prior to the vaginal birth I thought I was a bit tougher. Anyway, guess I can say that both deliveries were fine by me as they netted healthy babies and that's what its all about! Good Luck, J.

I too am going for a VBAC, where are you located? As far as I know if you are in Oregon only Portland and Ashland will do VBACS, as far as hospitals go. I am not a big fan of ultra sounds and if you are not either then ask NOT to have the 20ish wekk one, but have one closer to your due date. I had the 20ish week one and at that time was told that if I was delivering then I would have to have a c-section and then had to go back.

Good luck!

Good morning, I have the fortune of having 5 children. My firstborn son was born natural. But with my 2nd child being breech with the water being broke I had to have a c-section. And then I had 2 more children natural. And then with my last child I had to have another c-section. So it is possible to give a natural birth again. I had no complications at all.

There is a great book out there called misconceptions. It is not just about vbac, but does have a section on it, along with a ton of other great stuff.

I had a Vbac 3 weeks ago at home in a tub!!!!!
it was great!

the advice I have would be choose the birth atendant that meets all YOUR needs, every one is different. DO NOT SETTLE FOR JUST ANY DOC OR MIDWIFE. YOU NEED TO CHOOSE WHO IS BEST FOR YOU. (and remember,you can fire them at anytime if the relationship isn't working for you! )Vital!

I liked that my midwife was confedant and suportive. But her mood wasn't a Vbac at home at all costs. it was a healthy baby and mom at all costs. so I trusted her judgment and was calm going into labor. I knew she would transfer me if and when it was nessesary.

Vbac was rewarding and chalenging and satisfying. I highly recoment trying it if you are able.

my baby was 8.4 and healthy!
I was completly pleased with our experience

best wishes for you and your little one.

I noticed that you live in the pdx area. I am in Eugene. When we have our next baby I want to have "it" at Mckenzie-Willamette and not at the Riverbend hospital. I had a C-Section with my son and in order to have a VBAC - I would have to go to RiverBend because of the NICU for any complications. Anyway - what I am getting at is that you may need to ask your ob about the hospital. I didn't know if you city has more than just the one hospital. But if you have a preference on a certain hospital you may want to ask if you can do VBAC's at them. Good luck and Congratulations on baby!!!!