Birth can be challenging… a VBAC sometimes even more so, but Mama, giving birth after a c-section is SO attainabe! YOU CAN DO IT! This video will give you tips that will help you have your successful VBAC and how to avoid a c-section. We will talk about how to determine whether you are a good candidate for a safe labor and delivery VBAC style as well the risks such as uterine rupture involved in a vbac delivery.. With the right resources and VBAC tips, your vaginal birth after c-section whether you want an unmedicated birth or notyou will know how to have a positive birth AND how to avoid cesarean delivery. When you are prepared with tips for a natural birth after a c section and know the cause of uterine rupture and how to avoid emergency c-section you will have the ultimate guide for how to prepare for birth.. By the end of this video, you will have tips for a vaginal birth, vbac delivery tips, and how to have a natural birth after c-section so that you will be able to have your beautiful, healing, and successful VBAC.. FREE MINI ONLINE BIRTH CLASS: www.builttobirth.com/free-mini-birth-class. PURCHASE THE BUILT TO BIRTH ONLINE COURSE: www.builttobirth.com. DOWNLOAD THE BUILT TO BIRTH AFFIRMATION MEDITATIONS: www.builttobirth.com/shop. Factors associated with successful vaginal birth after a cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-019-2517-y. Questions to ask your care provider https://vbacfacts.com/2009/06/06/interviewing-care-providers-questions-to-ask/. Birth Planning and VBAC https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/birth-planning-and-vbac. Lamaze A Woman’s Guide to VBAC. https://www.lamaze.org/Giving-Birth-with-Confidence/GBWC-Post/a-womans-guide-to-vbac. ICAN https://www.ican-online.org/. _ SOME THINGS YOU WILL LOVE TO HAVE: Purchasing through these links is a simple way to support me at no extra cost to you! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you! START YOUR AMAZON BABY REGISTRY! https://amzn.to/2GQmM9p. PREGNANCY MUST HAVES. • BIRTH BALL https://amzn.to/2I4qX2O. • MEGAFOOD BABY AND ME PRENATAL https://amzn.to/2IvYZff. • GINGER CHEWS FOR NAUSEA https://amzn.to/2K4mXBG. All my PREGNANCY Must Haves https://amzn.to/2Mym0DC. POSTPARTUM MUST HAVES. • NURSING PADS & GEL PADS https://amzn.to/2I3zzGM. • TUCKS WICH HAZEL PADS https://amzn.to/2EZR9cT. • NURSING BRAS https://amzn.to/2EZatqO. All my POSTPARTUM Essentials https://amzn.to/2WoDIcD. BABY FAVES. • HATCH BABY SOUND MACHINE https://amzn.to/2MzIW5r. • DIAPER BACKPACK https://amzn.to/2WoRNqn. • THE BEST LANOLIN (FOR DIAPER RASH, ECZEMA, DRY SKIN) https://amzn.to/2WZRtm6. All my BABY FAVES https://amzn.to/2WlZopL. BREASTFEEDING GO-TO’s. • LEGENDAIRY MILK LACTATION SUPPLEMENTS https://cutt.ly/xriJGVh. • LANOLIN https://amzn.to/2l797mQ. • LACTATION BITES https://amzn.to/2l509Gx. All my BREASTFEEDING Go-To’s https://amzn.to/2Jydz82. _ DISCLAIMER. All content and information in this video is for informational and educational purposes only, does not constitute medical, psychological or health advice of any kind and I do not warrant that the information presented herein is free of any errors or omissions. I am not providing medical, health care, nutrition therapy or coaching services to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any kind of physical ailment, mental or medical condition.. Although I strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information. Always consult a professional in the medical and health area for your particular needs and circumstances prior to making any medical or health related decisions. For your health related questions, please seek the advice of a licensed physician or any other qualified health care provider immediately.. _ I am a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator and a DONA certified Birth Doula in the San Francisco Bay Area! For more information and resources, come find me at builttobirth.com
Dr. Siobhan Dolan talks about why it’s important for women with a healthy pregnancy to wait until at least 39 weeks before scheduling an induction or c-section. Babies born too soon can have serious health problems.
Global National’s health specialist Dr. Ali Zetner explains a new Canadian study that says inducing labour does not increase the likelihood of needing a C-section.. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca
http://www.dailyrx.com/cesarean-section-risk-reduced-labor-induction-versus-expectant-management?autoplay=855389028. Twenty percent of all births are the result of labor induction. This method is often thought to increase the risk of cesarean section, but this association might not be accurate. I’m Erin White with your latest health news.. A recent review of research found that women who had labor induced were less likely to have a cesarean section than women who used expectant management or a “wait-and-see” approach for labor. The researchers discovered that the risks of fetal death and other complications also were lower among women who had labor induced.. Discuss the risks of cesarean section with your OBGYN.
(8 Aug 2018) A large study of first-time moms finds that they are less likely to need a cesarean delivery if labor is induced at 39 weeks rather than waiting for it to start on its own. The results overturn the longtime view that inducing labor raises the risk for a C-section. (Aug 8). .
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After studying more than 6,000 first-time mothers, scientists found that those who were induced near their due date had a 3 percent lower risk of needing a C-section.. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC. » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews. NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will find clips from NBC Nightly News, Meet The Press, and original digital videos. Subscribe to our channel for news stories, technology, politics, health, entertainment, science, business, and exclusive NBC investigations.. Connect with NBC News Online! Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC. Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC. Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC. Follow NBC News on Google+: http://nbcnews.to/PlusNBC. Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC. Follow NBC News on Pinterest: http://nbcnews.to/PinNBC. New Study Shows Inducing Labor May Help Some Women Avoid C-Sections | NBC Nightly News
British researchers found that when older first-time moms had their labor induced during the 39th week of pregnancy, they were at no greater risk of a C-section British researchers found that when older first-time moms had their labor induced during the 39th week of pregnancy, they were at no greater risk of a C-section or. While doctors and health officials battle rising cesarean section rates, a fresh look at past research suggests that induction of labor may not be contributing to the problem.
British researchers found that when older first-time moms had their labor induced during the 39th week of pregnancy, they were at no greater risk of a C-section or any other negative effects for themselves or their newborns. “Our analysis suggests that elective induction at 39 weeks is associated with a lower rate of cesarean delivery and does not increase the risk of major complications for newborns.” Although cesarean delivery is safe for mother and baby, it is major surgery and does carry risks. It takes longer to recover from a C-section, compared to vaginal birth, and the surgery may increase the risk of problems. The results of a clinical trial titled “A Randomized Trial of Induction Versus Expectant Management (ARRIVE)”, the study suggests choosing to induce labor does not increase the likelihood of a C-section for healthy moms with low-risk pregnancies, but lowers the frequency of cesarean delivery by about 3% in healthy, low-risk moms at 39 weeks, something that surprised researchers. Pregnant older women who have labor induced near their due date may not face an increased risk of needing a cesarean section, a new clinical trial suggests.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 8, 2018 (HealthDay News) Contrary to what doctors have thought, women who opt to have their labor induced in the 39th week of pregnancy do not face a. It has been thought that inducing labor in a woman whose pregnancy has lasted too long, but whose water hasn’t broken, could result in the need for a C-section. But in a review of 37 studies on.
An emergency C-section is needed to prevent life-threatening complications. Your uterus might need to be removed. Bleeding after delivery.
Labor induction increases the risk that your uterine muscles won’t properly contract after you give birth (uterine atony), which can lead to serious bleeding after delivery. Inducing labor is a serious decision.
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All of these risk factors can increase the likelihood that labor will be induced (Picklesimer & Dorman, 2013).
In severe placenta abruptio, labor will almost always be induced immediately (or a cesarean section performed), regardless of the fetus’s state of development.
Although spontaneous labor is preferred to prevent the increased risk of cesarean section associated with preterm induction of labor if the cervix is unfavorable, it will often be necessary to deliver the woman by cesarean section to avoid the stress of a prolonged and potentially failed induction.
Whether induction is elective or indicated, adequate stimulation of uterine contractions is important in reducing the incidence of failed induction of labor.
◆ The three major potential complications of elective induction of labor are increased neonatal morbidity, increased cost, and increased cesarean delivery resulting from failed induction.
Induction of labor is indicated if continuing the pregnancy could be dangerous for either the woman or the fetus, and if no contraindications exist to artificial rupture of the membranes (amniotomy) or augmenting uterine contractions with oxytocin.
Spontaneous labor is generally shorter with less risk of cesarean birth; however, favorable cervix or preinduction cervical ripening can minimize the risk of cesarean birth associated with electively induced labor for nulliparous women (Clark, Miller, et al., 2009; Vahratian et al., 2005).
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i disagree mine was great and im booked for my second one tomorrow…. and this one will be fine too…. i hated every second of the pain in labour and c section was the smartest way to go to avoid any kind of complications for me or baby
these days c sections are as common as giving birth and can be electively booked
I had two c-sections. One in 2012, the other in 2014. I’m due in November of this year and really hoping for a vaginal delivery ��������. I don’t want to have to deal with the recovery from a c-section again
I’ve had two csections it will be three years the 23rd since my last c section hoping to have a successful VBAC in November with my little boy but I’m also terrified something bad is going to happen ��
I had a VBAC on 01/21. My doctor had initially scheduled me for a csection on 01/24 in the case that I didn’t go into labor on my own. He did not want to Induce me due to possible uterine rupture because the medicine used to induce was “very strong”. I thought that was off since my prior csection was 11 years ago. But thankfully I went into labor on my own and having a positive mind and very supportive nurses, helped me deliver naturally in only 9hrs.
Hey Bridget: i had my 1st baby by c-section. I had to go through 15hrs labor, even after having proper dilation as i wasnt feeling the urge to push the baby i was put into c-section Is there any chance for me to try for VBAC? I am 30. 5ft 2inch tall and right now weighing 72kg
Mam I got my first baby through c-section due to nuchal cord surrounded the baby on neck and stomach so my doctor done operation but now my baby is 3 1/2years old and im conceived for my second baby and now im 21 weeks 3days pregnant…Can i get my second baby on vbac??..
During this COVID-19 pandemic, I’m on Arkansas, and everyone is pushing back against VBAC. I’m trusting my body I’ll be close enough to the hospital that I could labor at home and deliver in the parking lot��. I’m not trusting the hospital, they lied 6 years ago when I tried to have a VBAC. I was rushed from my room into an elective c section.
I had a c-section 6 years ago with my second child because with my 1st I almost had a 4th degree tear. It was highly suggested I have my second c-section. I don’t know why I want to have my next natural. I’m just not sure if it’s for me. Either way I get a baby though ��
I had 3 c sections. 1 was due to baby did not move down and i was told my pelvis was to small to give birth. 2 stillbirth. 3rd was doc was worried that i would have a stillborn again. Now i want to know im 34 and my dream is too give normal birth. Would I be able too after 3 c sections?
I am super emotional rightnoww.. The first bit of information you gave up until 4:00 i think. That basically stated that i’m in the ‘good start zone’, made me cry so much! I am currently 12 weeks 3 days and reading allot of information of what is to come. Videos like these really help me with all the orientation i’m doing! Anything positive can make me cry at this point ����.
I had an induced vaginal birth with my first. Ended up with an episiotomy + 3rd degree tear after 5 hours of pushing. It was pretty awful. My son was the only good memory I have of it (but I was so exhausted and shell shocked I didn’t really bond with him till the next day). My second was a 32w CS that was almost 3 years ago. I’m now 36w5d with #3 and just scheduled a repeat CS bc this baby girl is still breech like her sister was (and not enough amniotic fluid to have an ECV). That’s ok bc I kind of wanted a repeat CS bc I found the experience (other than the prematurity) and recovery a lot less traumatic and taxing compared to my vaginal. I also just want a planned fullterm csection where I get to hold my baby afterwards and still have that typical newborn experience. I might have another baby but probably not since my husband insists he’s getting snipped.
Other than being breech at almost 37w, I was a perfect candidate on paper for a vbac considering I had a prior vaginal birth.
I had a successful VBAC after two c-sections on March 12th of this year. The recovery was so much easier. And I’m glad I got to have the positive birth experience that I have dreamed of.
I have gestational diabetes! They just found out 2 weeks ago, I have now 16 days left till my due date and I really want a vbac! What do I do? Is it safe for me?
Hello… I am 30 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. My 1st pregnancy was C-section and reason was that i was unable to the bear pain, so i opt C-section. Now i am again pregnant after 18months of 1st pregnancy. Now i want epidural VBAC Delivery this time. Please tell me is it safe for me?????
I had my first c-section 5 yrs back.. now am due in september 2020 and gonna try a vbac. Till now all good and low risk according to my gynec. Even my first pregnancy was low risk and just the selection of hospital went wrong. I still feel guilty for having a completely unnecessary c-section.
I have a side by side incision, but like you said it may be different on the uterus! Where can I find more information on my cesarean? Is it something I can call and ask my previous gynecologist about? Or is it only between doctors who can have this information?
I am ur new subscriber. I am also planning for vbac. As per this video, we are supposed to have atleast 18 months time gap between delivery but mine will br only 17 months. Ultrasound report says my placenta is fundal anterior. I want to know that, May I still hope for vbac. My previous c section was due to baby in breech position.
I’m 40 weeks today and my OB scheduled me for repeat C Section 2 days from now. I assumed I would have this baby by now as I’ve had irregular contractions for the last month at least but now it seems that is not enough time to go into labor on my own. My first CS was due to breech presentation and anterior placenta. I’m 35 in good health. Baby is head down and all checkups have been good. My daughter is 18 months old now. I’m really thinking I’m going to call and postpone my csection to give my body a chance to go into labor on it’s own. Any additional advice?
Hi, we have not met but I am so greatfull that I found your channel during this pregnancy, your educational videos along with meditations were my guide in achieving my successful VBAC this Saturday 6/27/20 to a beautiful baby girl. Thank you!!! ❤️
I am 31 weeks due April 28th and I am hoping to get my VBAC �� I have been doing so much research and this time I have a midwife and it has been an amazing prenatal experience sofar. My hospital just opened up a birth center that I am not eligible for because it will be my first attempt at a VBAC and Incase the chance of rupture I need to be within the hospital.. it’s a little disappointing but as long as I get my VBAC I don’t care where I deliver ��
Please please pleeeeeease do a video on how to become a doula! And where, how much, the places of where you’ll be a successful doula. Basically the whole spiel of becoming and what you need to know of becoming a doula. It’s so limited on that on here and I just loved you videos when I was pregnant last year. Itll be much appreciated ❤❤❤
I had a repeat section just under a week ago. I was very upset because my body did all it needed to do on it’s own. I dilated all on my own, my water broke on it’s own and I successfully made it to 8cm dilated without any pain medication. I then got an epidural because I couldn’t take the pain (I was stuck at 8cm for over an hour and a half). Nonetheless, even after an epidural, my body continued to fully 10cm dilated. I began to push after hours of waiting for the urge that never came. I pushed for almost 3 hours. My doctor could see the head but the head would never get past a certain point. I was pushing with all that I had in me. And my doctor said my babies skull bones were just pushing again my pubic bone. My pubic bone wasn’t allowing her through. This was the same issue I had with my first daughter. After this second time, I felt like next time I should just schedule a c section because clearly my body can’t do this. But am I wrong? Can my body still do this? Can I some how make my pubic bone wider or open up? I’m so frustrated. I’m thankful for two healthy girls but I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to a vbac and how badly I wanted my recovery to be easier.
Currently 38 weeks. Planned induction for TOLAC at 39 weeks because of size worries. (First baby got stuck in my pelvic structure because she was sunny side up and couldnt drop any farther) Im nervous but also determined. Im hoping I may go naturally before the induction date but we will see.
My doctor didn’t even give me the option just said, “well your hips wouldn’t let him come down so we are just going to schedule another C-section” I got to 7 cm with my first. I feel like I am a good candidate. Im only 22. And healthy:/. Not sure if I should get a new provider. Its just im 23 weeks along and with Covid 19 and so many uncertainties im not sure what to do:(
It is said vbac is possible after 18 months of c section delivery. But is vbac recommended with in 3 years? My daughter is 11 months and there was no complications at all. But I had to go for c section as the doctors injected pain medications and she pooped inside the womb. I’ve been looking for answers related to vbac since then but haven’t found any trusted source. Would love to know many things.
thank u for all the support and ur videos they were amazing help gave birth to a 8 pounds baby in a country i didn’t speak the language and had little support since covo19 and was all alone but u helped giude me thro all ur videos keep up the great work
Hey Bridget. Your videos are amazing n really helpful. Im kind of binge watching them. Just a request from your new subscriber. Could you make a video about 1. people who had laproscopic myomectomy and hv a uterine scar. How can they prepare to have a vaginal delivery. 2. Also, a video about the exercises that can prepare you for delivery.
Thank you again. You are awesome:) love from Belgium.
Thank you so much for this video Bridget. My daughter was born December 2019 in a traumatic emergency C-section after being induced at 41 weeks. She came out 100% healthy but I had lots of complications following. This video gives me so much hope that I may be able to have a vaginal birth someday. Thank you for all your wonderfully educational videos ��
Hi. I love you’re videos. You have been a massive inspiration and guidance for me for this pregnancy. In my last labour I got to 6cm dilated and then stalled and unfortionately after hours I didn’t dilate further, ending in a c-section. So I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video on the facts about stalling in labour and how to get back on track and continue dilating. And why woman might stop dilating at any point throughout labour.
Thank you. This helped me so much. I was told I could only have c sections after my son. This made me feel so much more at ease. Keep up the good work ��
hi bridget im 30y/o.i had 2cesarian section. in my 1st and 2nd baby. and now im pregnant after 10yrs.for my 3rd baby…can i ask if i can do a VBAC this time?thanks
This is my goal, and education is SO important! I have had 2 C-Sections, was never given the chance to labor with either. I was uneducated at the time, and took my doctor at their word instead of doing research. First was due to “baby possibly being over 10 lbs” and was based on ultrasound, she was 8lbs 1oz at birth…. Second C-section was scheduled because and I had already had one C-section, I brought up VBAC and was immediately shut down. Once again though, I didn’t educate myself well enough to have a real discussion with that doctor. I am now an RN with desire to go into L&D. I learned my rights as a patient, and found a provider who can tell I have educated myself in the field, and told me that she would agree to a TOLAC/VBAC only because I have so throughly educated myself, I ask questions for clarity, I ask about policies, ask and discuss what her terms are, understand the risks, but also am not so close minded and set on having a VBAC that I would put myself and baby in danger just to get one. She told me that most providers that refuse to do VBACs do not want to take on VBACs simply because they run into so many problems with women who only half-educate and do not want to compromise on anything, and end up putting more risk into the situations during labor/births.
Hi, I’m 27 weeks pregnant, I had one C-section about 13 months ago. My blood pressure in this pregnancy is on the border line, please what can I do to help me to go to VBAC and if I have a high blood pressure can I still go to VBAC?
This is so weird that yu posted this! I have been thinking about vbac for the past week. I had my first baby last Oct via cesarean. Though it’s too early to start planning for another child, I do know that I want more kids. I have been trying to get information on vbac to help mean got a little bit more comfortable with the idea of it. Of course I truly want a natural birth next time but the thought of my uterus rupturing is terrifying but so is the thought of having another cesarean. I did not have a great experience recovering from my cesarean so I want to avoid it at all costs. If course, I’ll wait after 18mo to try again but I pray everyday that I don’t go through a csec again. Thank you sooo much for this video and putting my mind at ease a bit��������
This is my 2nd TOLAC and I truly believe this time I have taken all steps and preparation to finally get a VBAC! I can’t wait to share my story in the Facebook group also! Thanks for this video! Sips RRLT ��
When you say “18 months” since your last c-section, is that the time between first child’s birth and second child’s birth or 18 months between First child’s birth and second pregnancy?
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I just had my SECOND successful vbac 2 weeks ago and I loved that i was able to do it again. It went very fast and was intense from the previous one.. but was amazing.. ❤
My goal is to have a vbac.. ��… my due date is April 14. My lastBirth was almost 3 years ago I had to have an emergency C-section due to my placenta it had a ruptured and detached.
Thank you for this video! I’m 31 weeks with my 3rd baby. My first 2 babies were cesareans. First one was an emergency born at 33 weeks and second was “once a cesarean always a cesarean” and I didn’t know better nor fight it. The 2 were 28 months apart. Now it’s been 6 years since my second baby was born. I match your list of what makes me a candidate besides having 2 past cesareans. My OB personally supports me having a TOLAC but the OB office and linked hospital is not supportive, so I will be going to a different hospital when I’m in labor. This other hospital is supportive but I won’t know any doctors and will have whoever is on call. They did say that they want me to have an epidural just in case I need a cesarean but I know that lowers my chances of being successful. Thoughts on that? And my next question is, do you think having a 6 year gap increases my chances of success?
I gave birth Vaginally birth my first pregnancy and my 2nd the placenta ripped away and I had to have an emergency c section. I’m hoping for my 3rd to be a vaginal birth.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH. I have been wanting an answer to this. I had a sudden c section after being in labour for 15 hours. Was very upset at first coz I wanted to experience natural birth. So glad you are talking about this.
Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had a c section because baby was posterior and did not put pressure on the cervix, leading to me not going into labor on my own but having to be induced… Labor began and but did not progress at the rate that care provider wanted. Would this be a recurring or a non recurring reason? I am doing what I can to prevent posterior labor this time. Any advice will be helpful.
Ok, so, here’s my current dilemma…. I’m currently 35ish weeks pregnant. When I found out I was pregnant, I honestly wasn’t going to keep it. And I’m so sorry if that upsets anyone to hear, but it’s just how things were going to happen. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford to get an abortion as I have two other kids and I live paycheck to paycheck. But, that’s exactly why I didn’t want to have another baby. Everything is a struggle already…. And for anyone wanting to say “you should’ve thought about that before getting pregnant”…. I was on birth control. Clearly, it failed. Regardless, here we are. By the time I realized I wasn’t going to be able to afford an abortion, I was further along than expected and by this point, NO DOCTOR would take me on as a patient because I was over 24 weeks and considered a “liability”. (I had been to the ER and had one very brief ultrasound and that’s how I found out about how far along I was). So, as I said, I’m now about 35ish weeks and have only seen the ER doctor two times.. I’ve only had that one ultrasound and it wasn’t a very good one and it was extremely quick…. I have no doctor, I’ve had no prenatal care AT ALL! When I asked probably the 11th doctors office I had called what the hell I’m supposed to do? Deliver it myself?! The response was “well, when that time comes, you’ll have to go to the ER”. super big help! My first child was an induced vaginal delivery. My second was supposed to be the same but I wouldn’t progress further than 3cm. So I ended up with an emergency c section and being put to sleep for it. I’m TERRIFIED I’ll end up having to go through this again. TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do NOT want a c section! But, now I’m freaking out because the time is approaching so quickly and since I haven’t had a doctor this whole pregnancy, I’m scared that I’ll be forced to have another c section!
Has ANYBODY ELSE gone through this or similar?! Please help me!
Also, I live in the Daytona Beach Florida area. Please help me ease my mind!!!! I have no idea what the sex of the baby is, I figured since this will be my last, and I’ve already got a boy and a girl, that really doesn’t matter much. But, I also have no idea if there is anything wrong with the baby ���� The baby is constantly moving, so I know he or she is ok in that aspect… Please no negative comments!
Update: had successful VBAC 5/15/2020. The story is under comments from my original post if interested. Couldn’t copy and paste here but wanted to update bc I know how hearing other experiences is helpful in making your decision. Good luck with your personal journey!
Thank you SO much for this video! I am 33 weeks pregnant and hoping for a VBAC. I’ve been up tossing and turning for so many nights trying to decide if I should just schedule a c-section or push through with a vbac. This helped me make my decision! I was told that the shape of my pelvis was too small… what can I do to help with this reoccurring issue? Thank you!
i disagree mine was great and im booked for my second one tomorrow…. and this one will be fine too…. i hated every second of the pain in labour and c section was the smartest way to go to avoid any kind of complications for me or baby
these days c sections are as common as giving birth and can be electively booked
I was told that my pelvis was too small and had to have a c-section. I wish I would have seen this sooner! Praying that baby #2 will be vbac!
I had two c-sections. One in 2012, the other in 2014. I’m due in November of this year and really hoping for a vaginal delivery ��������. I don’t want to have to deal with the recovery from a c-section again
I’ve had two csections it will be three years the 23rd since my last c section hoping to have a successful VBAC in November with my little boy but I’m also terrified something bad is going to happen ��
I had a VBAC on 01/21. My doctor had initially scheduled me for a csection on 01/24 in the case that I didn’t go into labor on my own. He did not want to Induce me due to possible uterine rupture because the medicine used to induce was “very strong”. I thought that was off since my prior csection was 11 years ago.
But thankfully I went into labor on my own and having a positive mind and very supportive nurses, helped me deliver naturally in only 9hrs.
Hey Bridget: i had my 1st baby by c-section. I had to go through 15hrs labor, even after having proper dilation as i wasnt feeling the urge to push the baby i was put into c-section
Is there any chance for me to try for VBAC? I am 30. 5ft 2inch tall and right now weighing 72kg
Mam I got my first baby through c-section due to nuchal cord surrounded the baby on neck and stomach so my doctor done operation but now my baby is 3 1/2years old and im conceived for my second baby and now im 21 weeks 3days pregnant…Can i get my second baby on vbac??..
During this COVID-19 pandemic, I’m on Arkansas, and everyone is pushing back against VBAC. I’m trusting my body I’ll be close enough to the hospital that I could labor at home and deliver in the parking lot��. I’m not trusting the hospital, they lied 6 years ago when I tried to have a VBAC. I was rushed from my room into an elective c section.
I had a c-section 6 years ago with my second child because with my 1st I almost had a 4th degree tear. It was highly suggested I have my second c-section. I don’t know why I want to have my next natural. I’m just not sure if it’s for me. Either way I get a baby though ��
I’m a perfect candidate for a VBAC when I have my baby this September!
I can’t wait to experience a natural birth this time around!
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I had 3 c sections. 1 was due to baby did not move down and i was told my pelvis was to small to give birth. 2 stillbirth. 3rd was doc was worried that i would have a stillborn again. Now i want to know im 34 and my dream is too give normal birth. Would I be able too after 3 c sections?
I am super emotional rightnoww.. The first bit of information you gave up until 4:00 i think. That basically stated that i’m in the ‘good start zone’, made me cry so much! I am currently 12 weeks 3 days and reading allot of information of what is to come. Videos like these really help me with all the orientation i’m doing! Anything positive can make me cry at this point ����.
I had an induced vaginal birth with my first. Ended up with an episiotomy + 3rd degree tear after 5 hours of pushing. It was pretty awful. My son was the only good memory I have of it (but I was so exhausted and shell shocked I didn’t really bond with him till the next day). My second was a 32w CS that was almost 3 years ago. I’m now 36w5d with #3 and just scheduled a repeat CS bc this baby girl is still breech like her sister was (and not enough amniotic fluid to have an ECV). That’s ok bc I kind of wanted a repeat CS bc I found the experience (other than the prematurity) and recovery a lot less traumatic and taxing compared to my vaginal. I also just want a planned fullterm csection where I get to hold my baby afterwards and still have that typical newborn experience. I might have another baby but probably not since my husband insists he’s getting snipped.
Other than being breech at almost 37w, I was a perfect candidate on paper for a vbac considering I had a prior vaginal birth.
I had a successful VBAC after two c-sections on March 12th of this year. The recovery was so much easier. And I’m glad I got to have the positive birth experience that I have dreamed of.
I had 2 cesaaren and now 5 year letter i am again pregnant 6month start my heart desire normal delivery plz guide me for vbac i m from pakistan
I have gestational diabetes! They just found out 2 weeks ago, I have now 16 days left till my due date and I really want a vbac! What do I do? Is it safe for me?
Hello… I am 30 weeks pregnant with my 2nd baby. My 1st pregnancy was C-section and reason was that i was unable to the bear pain, so i opt C-section. Now i am again pregnant after 18months of 1st pregnancy. Now i want epidural VBAC Delivery this time. Please tell me is it safe for me?????
I had my first c-section 5 yrs back.. now am due in september 2020 and gonna try a vbac. Till now all good and low risk according to my gynec. Even my first pregnancy was low risk and just the selection of hospital went wrong. I still feel guilty for having a completely unnecessary c-section.
I have a side by side incision, but like you said it may be different on the uterus! Where can I find more information on my cesarean? Is it something I can call and ask my previous gynecologist about? Or is it only between doctors who can have this information?
I had c section after 2nd stage labour. The doc told baby got stuck i pelvic bone as the reason for operation. Can normal delivery be possible for me?
You are an incredible labor coach! I find your videos super interesting, even though I’m not pregnant I think it’s important to be prepared ��
I am ur new subscriber. I am also planning for vbac. As per this video, we are supposed to have atleast 18 months time gap between delivery but mine will br only 17 months. Ultrasound report says my placenta is fundal anterior. I want to know that, May I still hope for vbac. My previous c section was due to baby in breech position.
I thank Allaah first, the Lord and Creator.
After Him, I thank you. Your tips and advice helped me have a spontaneous and unmedicated Vba2c.
I wish you success in your endeavors. May God guide you to everything good.
I’m 40 weeks today and my OB scheduled me for repeat C Section 2 days from now. I assumed I would have this baby by now as I’ve had irregular contractions for the last month at least but now it seems that is not enough time to go into labor on my own. My first CS was due to breech presentation and anterior placenta. I’m 35 in good health. Baby is head down and all checkups have been good. My daughter is 18 months old now. I’m really thinking I’m going to call and postpone my csection to give my body a chance to go into labor on it’s own. Any additional advice?
Hi, we have not met but I am so greatfull that I found your channel during this pregnancy, your educational videos along with meditations were my guide in achieving my successful VBAC this Saturday 6/27/20 to a beautiful baby girl. Thank you!!! ❤️
I am 31 weeks due April 28th and I am hoping to get my VBAC �� I have been doing so much research and this time I have a midwife and it has been an amazing prenatal experience sofar. My hospital just opened up a birth center that I am not eligible for because it will be my first attempt at a VBAC and Incase the chance of rupture I need to be within the hospital.. it’s a little disappointing but as long as I get my VBAC I don’t care where I deliver ��
Please please pleeeeeease do a video on how to become a doula! And where, how much, the places of where you’ll be a successful doula. Basically the whole spiel of becoming and what you need to know of becoming a doula. It’s so limited on that on here and I just loved you videos when I was pregnant last year. Itll be much appreciated ❤❤❤
I had a repeat section just under a week ago. I was very upset because my body did all it needed to do on it’s own. I dilated all on my own, my water broke on it’s own and I successfully made it to 8cm dilated without any pain medication. I then got an epidural because I couldn’t take the pain (I was stuck at 8cm for over an hour and a half). Nonetheless, even after an epidural, my body continued to fully 10cm dilated. I began to push after hours of waiting for the urge that never came. I pushed for almost 3 hours. My doctor could see the head but the head would never get past a certain point. I was pushing with all that I had in me. And my doctor said my babies skull bones were just pushing again my pubic bone. My pubic bone wasn’t allowing her through. This was the same issue I had with my first daughter. After this second time, I felt like next time I should just schedule a c section because clearly my body can’t do this. But am I wrong? Can my body still do this? Can I some how make my pubic bone wider or open up? I’m so frustrated. I’m thankful for two healthy girls but I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to a vbac and how badly I wanted my recovery to be easier.
Currently 38 weeks. Planned induction for TOLAC at 39 weeks because of size worries. (First baby got stuck in my pelvic structure because she was sunny side up and couldnt drop any farther) Im nervous but also determined. Im hoping I may go naturally before the induction date but we will see.
My doctor didn’t even give me the option just said, “well your hips wouldn’t let him come down so we are just going to schedule another C-section” I got to 7 cm with my first. I feel like I am a good candidate. Im only 22. And healthy:/. Not sure if I should get a new provider. Its just im 23 weeks along and with Covid 19 and so many uncertainties im not sure what to do:(
Edit: You literally answered all my questions ��
It is said vbac is possible after 18 months of c section delivery. But is vbac recommended with in 3 years? My daughter is 11 months and there was no complications at all. But I had to go for c section as the doctors injected pain medications and she pooped inside the womb. I’ve been looking for answers related to vbac since then but haven’t found any trusted source. Would love to know many things.
thank u for all the support and ur videos they were amazing help gave birth to a 8 pounds baby in a country i didn’t speak the language and had little support since covo19 and was all alone but u helped giude me thro all ur videos keep up the great work
Hi! It was my first c section and I lost my son 14 days after his birth. Can I try to conceive after 40 days of my c section. Is it safe?
Hey Bridget. Your videos are amazing n really helpful. Im kind of binge watching them. Just a request from your new subscriber. Could you make a video about
1. people who had laproscopic myomectomy and hv a uterine scar. How can they prepare to have a vaginal delivery.
2. Also, a video about the exercises that can prepare you for delivery.
Thank you again. You are awesome:) love from Belgium.
Thank you so much for this video Bridget. My daughter was born December 2019 in a traumatic emergency C-section after being induced at 41 weeks. She came out 100% healthy but I had lots of complications following. This video gives me so much hope that I may be able to have a vaginal birth someday. Thank you for all your wonderfully educational videos ��
Hi.
I love you’re videos. You have been a massive inspiration and guidance for me for this pregnancy.
In my last labour I got to 6cm dilated and then stalled and unfortionately after hours I didn’t dilate further, ending in a c-section.
So I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video on the facts about stalling in labour and how to get back on track and continue dilating. And why woman might stop dilating at any point throughout labour.
Thank you. This helped me so much. I was told I could only have c sections after my son. This made me feel so much more at ease. Keep up the good work ��
I want to know what you all ate during your pregnancies if your labor was short or the baby came out with no complications like tearing?
hi bridget im 30y/o.i had 2cesarian section. in my 1st and 2nd baby. and now im pregnant after 10yrs.for my 3rd baby…can i ask if i can do a VBAC this time?thanks
This is my goal, and education is SO important! I have had 2 C-Sections, was never given the chance to labor with either. I was uneducated at the time, and took my doctor at their word instead of doing research. First was due to “baby possibly being over 10 lbs” and was based on ultrasound, she was 8lbs 1oz at birth…. Second C-section was scheduled because and I had already had one C-section, I brought up VBAC and was immediately shut down. Once again though, I didn’t educate myself well enough to have a real discussion with that doctor. I am now an RN with desire to go into L&D. I learned my rights as a patient, and found a provider who can tell I have educated myself in the field, and told me that she would agree to a TOLAC/VBAC only because I have so throughly educated myself, I ask questions for clarity, I ask about policies, ask and discuss what her terms are, understand the risks, but also am not so close minded and set on having a VBAC that I would put myself and baby in danger just to get one. She told me that most providers that refuse to do VBACs do not want to take on VBACs simply because they run into so many problems with women who only half-educate and do not want to compromise on anything, and end up putting more risk into the situations during labor/births.
Hi, I’m 27 weeks pregnant, I had one C-section about 13 months ago. My blood pressure in this pregnancy is on the border line, please what can I do to help me to go to VBAC and if I have a high blood pressure can I still go to VBAC?
This is so weird that yu posted this! I have been thinking about vbac for the past week. I had my first baby last Oct via cesarean. Though it’s too early to start planning for another child, I do know that I want more kids. I have been trying to get information on vbac to help mean got a little bit more comfortable with the idea of it. Of course I truly want a natural birth next time but the thought of my uterus rupturing is terrifying but so is the thought of having another cesarean. I did not have a great experience recovering from my cesarean so I want to avoid it at all costs. If course, I’ll wait after 18mo to try again but I pray everyday that I don’t go through a csec again. Thank you sooo much for this video and putting my mind at ease a bit��������
I had my cs 3months ago,I’m glad for this hoping and praying to be a candidate vbac this video and comments make me strong and courageous. Thanks
This is my 2nd TOLAC and I truly believe this time I have taken all steps and preparation to finally get a VBAC! I can’t wait to share my story in the Facebook group also! Thanks for this video! Sips RRLT ��
When you say “18 months” since your last c-section, is that the time between first child’s birth and second child’s birth or 18 months between First child’s birth and second pregnancy?
My first baby was normal delivery, 2nd baby 8yrs ago was CS. NOW im pregnant. Giving birth in July. I want a normal delivery. Hope it’s possible
Please read the reviews on Aniball and Epi-no Delphine Plus birth aids. First time mums who have ‘Opened Doors For Baby to 10cm’ giving birth to a first time baby 4.4kg (because went to 42 weeks) had a normal birth with no episiotomy. Similarly, mums who baby has its back to mum’s back i.e. ‘back to back’ babies (Occipito Posterior babies or OP babies) in first birth give birth normally, because some of the hard work of birth canal widening has been done before the start of the birth. Painlessly stretching skin over a week is a standard technique in plastic surgery, now used in birth. Please view my YouTube channel medical videos from Birth Explained for children to Sheehan’s syndrome and MRSA.
I just had my SECOND successful vbac 2 weeks ago and I loved that i was able to do it again. It went very fast and was intense from the previous one.. but was amazing.. ❤
My goal is to have a vbac.. ��… my due date is April 14. My lastBirth was almost 3 years ago I had to have an emergency C-section due to my placenta it had a ruptured and detached.
Thank you for this video! I’m 31 weeks with my 3rd baby. My first 2 babies were cesareans. First one was an emergency born at 33 weeks and second was “once a cesarean always a cesarean” and I didn’t know better nor fight it. The 2 were 28 months apart. Now it’s been 6 years since my second baby was born. I match your list of what makes me a candidate besides having 2 past cesareans. My OB personally supports me having a TOLAC but the OB office and linked hospital is not supportive, so I will be going to a different hospital when I’m in labor. This other hospital is supportive but I won’t know any doctors and will have whoever is on call. They did say that they want me to have an epidural just in case I need a cesarean but I know that lowers my chances of being successful. Thoughts on that? And my next question is, do you think having a 6 year gap increases my chances of success?
I gave birth Vaginally birth my first pregnancy and my 2nd the placenta ripped away and I had to have an emergency c section. I’m hoping for my 3rd to be a vaginal birth.
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH. I have been wanting an answer to this. I had a sudden c section after being in labour for 15 hours. Was very upset at first coz I wanted to experience natural birth. So glad you are talking about this.
Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had a c section because baby was posterior and did not put pressure on the cervix, leading to me not going into labor on my own but having to be induced… Labor began and but did not progress at the rate that care provider wanted. Would this be a recurring or a non recurring reason? I am doing what I can to prevent posterior labor this time. Any advice will be helpful.
Ok, so, here’s my current dilemma…. I’m currently 35ish weeks pregnant. When I found out I was pregnant, I honestly wasn’t going to keep it. And I’m so sorry if that upsets anyone to hear, but it’s just how things were going to happen. Unfortunately, I couldn’t afford to get an abortion as I have two other kids and I live paycheck to paycheck. But, that’s exactly why I didn’t want to have another baby. Everything is a struggle already…. And for anyone wanting to say “you should’ve thought about that before getting pregnant”…. I was on birth control. Clearly, it failed. Regardless, here we are. By the time I realized I wasn’t going to be able to afford an abortion, I was further along than expected and by this point, NO DOCTOR would take me on as a patient because I was over 24 weeks and considered a “liability”. (I had been to the ER and had one very brief ultrasound and that’s how I found out about how far along I was). So, as I said, I’m now about 35ish weeks and have only seen the ER doctor two times.. I’ve only had that one ultrasound and it wasn’t a very good one and it was extremely quick…. I have no doctor, I’ve had no prenatal care AT ALL! When I asked probably the 11th doctors office I had called what the hell I’m supposed to do? Deliver it myself?! The response was “well, when that time comes, you’ll have to go to the ER”. super big help! My first child was an induced vaginal delivery. My second was supposed to be the same but I wouldn’t progress further than 3cm. So I ended up with an emergency c section and being put to sleep for it. I’m TERRIFIED I’ll end up having to go through this again. TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I do NOT want a c section! But, now I’m freaking out because the time is approaching so quickly and since I haven’t had a doctor this whole pregnancy, I’m scared that I’ll be forced to have another c section!
Has ANYBODY ELSE gone through this or similar?! Please help me!
Also, I live in the Daytona Beach Florida area. Please help me ease my mind!!!! I have no idea what the sex of the baby is, I figured since this will be my last, and I’ve already got a boy and a girl, that really doesn’t matter much. But, I also have no idea if there is anything wrong with the baby ���� The baby is constantly moving, so I know he or she is ok in that aspect… Please no negative comments!
Update: had successful VBAC 5/15/2020. The story is under comments from my original post if interested. Couldn’t copy and paste here but wanted to update bc I know how hearing other experiences is helpful in making your decision. Good luck with your personal journey!
Thank you SO much for this video! I am 33 weeks pregnant and hoping for a VBAC. I’ve been up tossing and turning for so many nights trying to decide if I should just schedule a c-section or push through with a vbac. This helped me make my decision! I was told that the shape of my pelvis was too small… what can I do to help with this reoccurring issue? Thank you!