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Is a Natural Birth Possible After 2 C-section Deliveries??
I know that it is possible. I had 2 successful V-BACs (Vaginal - Birth after C- section). ... Seeking Advice/thoughts on VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesearan) ...
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- I know that it is possible. I had 2 successful V-BACs (Vaginal - Birth after C-section). Our oldest daughter (14) was an emergency C-section. When we became pg with ou...
- A natural vaginal delivery is possible after a c-section. It may not be the safest option. There is a good possibility that you could tear your uterus at the incision...
- May I just say how delighted I am at the majority of these responses? How enlightened these mamas are! Go Mamasource!! Just want to add/clarify/muddy-the-waters on ...
Anyone Heard of BACK?
Vaginal Birth After Cesarian. I think that is what it is. L. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. K.O. answers from Dallas on June 14, ...
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- I just wanted to respond to Karin O about VBAC. Actually, VBACs are considered safer than another cesarean. Go to any website and check it out. Mayo Clinic is a goo...
- I agree with the others, I am a certified birth doula, Lamaze certified childbirth educator and midiwfes assistant. I thin the mw was probably just referring to the VB...
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarian. I think that is what it is. L.
Lamaze/Birthing Classes
The information is all the same for a first time vaginal birth as for a VBAC, I would think. Please be aware that some birth centers won't do VBACs but ...
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- Are you planning a home delivery or birthing center? Some hospitals don't "allow" VBACs anymore due to complications so be sure to look into that.
- Are you at a birthing center or hospital? Either one could send you to their associated childbirth classes. The information is all the same for a first time vaginal bi...
- I don't know about birth classes, but you should most definitely read Spirtual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin for some heartwarming stories of intervention free birth. Ha...
Vaginal, C-section, or Double-Whammy
One of the problems with a vaginal birth with twin A head down is that I ... I was determined on having a vaginal birth. I did get an epidural but I was in ...
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- Congrats on your twins! I had twin boys in 2004 just before reaching 36 weeks. A was head down and B was transverse. I too had no desire to have a C section. I wou...
- I had twins, both head down, and had to fight tooth and nail to not have a c. I commend your doctor for not pushing you in in the direction of a c. If your dr is wil...
- I delivered my twins vaginally. Baby A was head down, but Baby B kept flipping around, so one day he'd be head down, and the next, he'd be breach. The day of deliver...
C-section
You can have a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). ... I do know that VBAC's ( vaginal birth after cesection) are very common, however, ...
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- J., I certainly NOT true that you have to have a cesarean for any future babies. In most cases it is safer for the mom and the baby to have a vaginal birth after c...
- J., I had an emergency c-section with my first child, I was in labor for a very long time and stopped dilating at 9 our heart rates and blood pressures were also e...
- no. you dont have to have a c-section again. You can have a vbac depending on your doctor and the area you deliver in. Most doctors will tell you its not safe, but eve...
Should I Have a 3Rd C-section, or Try VBAC?
It sounds like you have really romanticized the natural birth process The goal of any pregnancy is .... VBAC Vaginal Birth After Csection Anyone Done This ...
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- Everything I've read says it is not a good idea to try VBAC because the uterus wall (where the old incision was) can rupture or something. Especially after 2. If I w...
- B, I used Dr. Barrette in Claremore. The Claremore regional hospital was unbelieveably wonderful. With my first I had a midwife at home but after nearly 3 days, we h...
- Hi B., This is a subject very near and dear to me. Obviously each situation is unique, but here's my story... I was devastated when my ob/gyn told me I was go...
C-section Moms
They told me not to worry, I could have a v-bac (vaginal birth after cecarian) if ... 60-85% of women attempting to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean do ...
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- I ended up having a c-section after 8 hours of labor and then 4.5 hours of pushing. Two nurses, a doctor and a midwife all agreed that this baby was not coming out. My...
- I've had many of the same feelings as you. I used a midwife because of their lower c-section rates, and told her I wanted to avoid a c-section at all costs. Unfortnate...
- Hi K., I gave birth to all my 3 kids by C-section and the reason was CPD - or cephalo-pelvic disproportion. In my understanding, it has to do with my pelvic bones w...
Painful Sex Six Months After Birth
Read all 4 responses: "I gave birth six months ago. It was a vaginal ... I had a 2nd degree tear from vaginal birth and the scar tissue was very tough and ...
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- A friend of mine is having pelvic floor work after birth to help repair her vagina. Here is the website for the practitioner she is using... Maybe you could write to ...
- I had a similar problem and waited 9 months before going to my ob. I had a 2nd degree tear from vaginal birth and the scar tissue was very tough and sensitive. Sex var...
- Hi There I am in the boat as you. My son is 6 months old and I had an emergency c section after pushing for 3 hours. We have only had intercourse 3 times since then...
Giving Birth to Twins
I am afraid of the possibility of going for the vaginal birth, .... If you and your doctor feel it would be fine to try a vaginal birth for your twin girls, ...
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- Hi W., I had a C-section with my twins (14 yrs ago) and it was a blessing that I did. I had a Perfect pregnancy, but at the C-section because one of the babies wasn'...
- Hi sorry for the late advice but i figured i would share my experience if it helps in any way. I have 2 yr old boy/girl twins and I had many complications during my f...
- Wow, you're lucky. I always wanted twins. Get the pregnancies over with at once! C-sections should only be done if there's an emergency. They seem to be given as a...
Natural Birth for Twins?
So, I can't speak to the vaginal birth (I did have a vaginal birth with my son 3 years ago). But I can speak to a healthy twin pregnancy. I found out I was ...
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- Congrats Congrats!!!!! I am also a mother of twins....boy/girl. Almost a year old and bringing out the grey's in me :) Good Luck in the last trimester (I found it...
- I did not have twins myself but I work on a Maternity Ward and we have had quite a few twin births who have had them naturally. As long as you and your OB know the pl...
- I had triplets via c-section. But I belongs to a mutliple support group called Keeping Pace with Mutilple mircales and they are a great group. I have been with them fo...
