I am going to try for a VBAC...

So, I meet my new ob yesterday (for those new to my story I had to change obs as Twin B, Rosie, has heart defects and needs to be delivered in a hopsital different to the one I originally planned to recieve specialist care). I was really nervous about changing obs as I love my original ob. My original ob was happy for me to try a VBAC with the twins at first, but when Rosie's heart problems were detected he freaked out a little and said a c-section would be the best option. So I had resigned myself to a scheduled c-section. But then....

I met my new ob. He is high risk pregnancy expert and gets people like me refered to him often for things such as cardic problems etc. He was very caring, supportive and most importantly valued our opinions. He asked us how we wanted to give birth. I said I thought I had no choice but to have a c-section. He said that half of obs would say to have a c-section and half would say go for a VBAC. He said that not even the experts can agree so we might as well have a choice for what is best for us. He siad everything was looking good for a VBAC - I am fit and healthy, both babies are head down and the only reason I had a c-section last time was cause my DD was breech. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. He said in many ways it is better for the babies as they are meant to go through this process and it is much better for their lungs etc. He also saif he fully understood if we chose to go for a c-section. He told us to go away and think about it and we would discuss what WE wanted to do next visit. He did place some conditions on it though (but sensible conditions) - he doesn't want to induce me, labour must progress at a reasonable pace, and I must have an epidural. I will also ask that the babies be monitered the whole time.

For us this would be so much better. It means I can have Twin A, Penny, immediately (if she is well) and travel across the road to the children's hospital to see Rosie as soon as the epidural wears off. :ibiggrin: It also means I can lift my 2 year old and play with her normally and I can drive straight away which will mean visits to see Rosie will be much easier. Post-delivery would be much easier for us all round.

I just want to do what is best for my babies though -
What do you ladies think?
Can anyone see any issues with me trying a VBAC?
Any VBAC stories out there that people can share with me?
Any words of wisdom?

Overall, I am so happy to find a doctor that values the choice of women and their contribution to the process of child birth. How refreashing!

Thanks in advance,
Kittymumx

 

What do you ladies think? I think you should go for it. My doctor was willing to let me go for a VBAC also. I was very excited. She said that the success rates were the same with twins as with a singleton. She also said the risks were the same. However, I did end up with a repeat c-section due to baby A being breech and B being transverse. The reason for my first c-section was failure to progress, I never made it past 7cm after 24 hours of labor. I think that since your c-section was due to presentation, you have an even higher chance of success.

Can anyone see any issues with me trying a VBAC? No, according to my OB the risks are the same as with a single pregnancy.

Any VBAC stories out there that people can share with me? My cousin recently had a vbac. She did not have twins, but I still think it is relevant to mention. She was very pleased with her vaginal birth. She said it was much easier than her c-section.

Any words of wisdom?

 

I would do it!! I had a vbac for DD, and my OB was leaning towards letting me try VBAC for the twins, but we changed our minds. I regret not even trying, tough.

 

I would say as long as both you and your Dr are comfortable with it, then go for it!! Best of luck to you!!

 

Your doctor seems to know what he's talking about and definitely supports it so I would go for it. I've had two VBACs since the twins were born via c-section and it is a night & day difference in recovery. My VBACs were very long (48 and 24 hrs) and induced and I felt wonderful within minutes of having the babies. If a vaginal delivery can be safely done, it would be the best choice IMO. Good luck and I'm glad you found a doctor who you like.

 

Hi Ladies,
Thanks so much for your supportive words. I will give it ago I think...but I suppose it really is up to how these two little monkeys behave!
Thanks again,
Kittymumx

 

As long as your dr feels very confident that with Rosie's health problems that she would be ok being born vaginally (which it seems like he does) then yes I would attempt it!! You are right, the recovery should be much easier. and with the epidural in place you will be ready for an emergency c-section, if need be they will have her out quicker than you can say Rosie!