tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778268837650275296.post4864250802866878676..comments2024-03-21T03:45:50.068-07:00Comments on A Blogger's Blog: Decisions, Decisions - Childbirth EditionI am. . . - Bloggy McBloggerstein!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335245905348781549noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778268837650275296.post-61627486600082461162011-08-11T17:04:25.466-07:002011-08-11T17:04:25.466-07:00Hi Elisha! Yes, VBAC moms are deservedly proud of...Hi Elisha! Yes, VBAC moms are deservedly proud of their accomplishment! <br /><br />The primary concern that most people have with VBAC is uterine rupture and that concern is generally based more on fear than facts. This is where the uterus rips apart at the former c/s incision site during labor/childbirth. However, it's important to put the risk in perspective and it's a little less than 1% of all VBAC attempts that result in that outcome. Of course, that can be a devastating outcome because it can result in the worst case scenario - fetal and maternal death. But, again, it's a statistically insignificant percentage that result in it in the first place.<br /><br />My cervical dilation problems (it's like a steel door - ha!) and my concerns of having a trial of labor (TOLAC) still result in a c/s are the main reasons why I'm not too keen to even bother trying. I know that I'll feel horrible if I tried and failed. Otherwise, VBAC is a perfectly safe option based on my former c/s reasons (assuming breech & sunny side up presentation doesn't occur this time around too)& the incision my doctor gave me at that time.<br /><br />Speaking for myself, I can say that a c/s is not a surgery that I would ever take a cavalier attitude toward. You have all the risks of childbirth AND all the risks of a major abdominal surger all rolled into one. I have also noted that c/s mothers generally suffer significantly higher levels of pain weeks after birth than their counterparts who delivered vaginally and that pain is no joke! It really was the worst pain I'd ever felt in my life - until I felt the pain of trying to push a fetus out of a totally closed cervix, THAT pain actually made me faint.<br /><br />Ultimately, I think it doesn't matter if a woman chooses to VBAC or have an elective repeat c/s as long as she isn't tricked into either option. Ideally, a woman would know the risks and benefits and make a truly informed choice. Had I not had the miscarriage in January, I would most definitely have gone for a VBAC.I am. . . - Bloggy McBloggerstein!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04335245905348781549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-778268837650275296.post-49167626515049469302011-08-11T11:47:17.579-07:002011-08-11T11:47:17.579-07:00Hi Heather, this is Elisha...I have many patients ...Hi Heather, this is Elisha...I have many patients who come in to my office who are born VBAC, though it is uncommon. Mommies that victorious this feat-if that's what you would call it-are so incredibly BEAMING AND PROUD of their VBAC accomplishment. But, MOST moms I encounter would rather to repeat c/s because it was "so easy the first time"...though I beg to differ. I delivered both of those Soto boys naturally, and I'm curiuos what complications (aside from your warranted fears) may arise with VBAC?? In what ways is it dangerous?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com