Any mommies who had 3 c-sections around?

[Mamato3?]

Hi ladies. I'm wondering if anyone has experienced 3 c-sections and how it was, since I'm most likely going to have a scheduled c-section in August.
I've talked with my OB about a VBA2C and he's not completely negative about it, but he said everything must be perfect to the T if he decides to take the chance. He says it's very risky since I haven't been through a VB and my body is not familiar with the process, so it could be strenuous for my uterus. Also my clot disorder does not help either ( I have to do injections every day) so it's better to be scheduled in order for me to have time to stop them a couple of days before I have my baby.
I would love to have a VB, it was always something I was really sorry I didn't expetience.... Also I've convinced my DH for PGD if we try for a fourth and that's another reason I would love VB. 4 c-sections seem impossible for me at the moment...
Anyway, I would love to read about your experiences if you have had 3 c-sections.

[TiffSal]

My first was an emmergency
My second an elective as he was breech. So my 3rd it was better to go for a c section. I could of had a vbac but had to go to another hospital as higher risk pregnancy. I was very lucky my husband could look after us for 6 weeks.

[Ashforblue]

I had a vba2c just last month! I've never had a VB before that & it was the first time my body had ever been in labor!! I experienced a lot of firsts.. First time water broke, first contraction, first vaginal birth :).... Just wanted to let you know that it's possible!!! You just need to find a supportive provider :)...

[queen-of-harts]

If it's what you want you really have advocate for yourself.Doctors always leave out that surgery has risks and only talk about vbac risks.I would join your local International cesarean awareness network ICAN group and get support and guidance.i know so many moms who have had vbac including a bunch who have had vba4c and vba5c and even one vba11c....yes that's vaginal birth after 11 cesareans!I have had 2vb and 5 cesareans and if I get pregnant again I'm going for a vbac.Educate yourself so you can make an informed decision on how you choose to birth whether it's vbac or cesarean.

[Mamato3?]

Yes, I've read a lot online, basically that trial of labor is better than elective c-section if it actually ende up to be a vbac. If it doesn't progress to vbac and it's a c-section in the end it is riskier for mom and baby than an elective would have been. ACOG has this study (Practice Guidelines: ACOG Updates Recommendations on Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery - American Family Physician (http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0115/p214.html)) and it's very informative. I am still consider8ng a TOLAC but would also like to know about women who have had 3 c-sections and their experiences on that.

[Mamato3?]

Ashforblue - massive congrats on your vba2c and your baby boy!!!

[ever hopeful]

I've had 4 c-sections - 1 in late 30's and 3 in my 40's (first three were breech)! I had the same ob through who even said whilst delivering no 4 that if I really wanted no reason why I couldn't have 1 more.....I think a lot depends on what your ob says and importantly if/how much scar tissue there is. I was absolutely fine after first 3. However, must admit I felt shocking after number 4 for at least 2 weeks - getting out of bed and walking was really hard for 5 days, but was still doing exercise at 6 weeks and completely back to normal by around 8 weeks. Good luck x

[Mamato3?]

Thank you ever hopeful. I'm 36 now so if my OB says it's ok we are thinking to go HT in 2 years time so that scar has enough time to heal properly. So age is also an issue for me, I'm glad you had good experience roughly at the same age as me.

[queen-of-harts]

My c/s all pretty much were the same other than a slightly longer time opening me up and closing because of the scar tissue.Recovery was the most painful for me with my second cesarean and I think that was because of them using staples Instead of steri-strips.


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[Jany1025]

I actually have had 4 Csections!! I completely understand about wanting to experience a vaginal delivery.. I pushed for almost 2 hours for DS#1 until they finally decided it was time to go in for a section ( either my pressure or my temp spiked) I can't remember it was all a blur by then.. It really hit me hard after his delivery and I researched so much to have a VBAC after him but my OB was not for it as I was pregnant with DS#2 who was a whole 2 pounds heavier in utero. During the second section the OB said I had A LOT of scar tissue and I all I could think of was I NEED TO GO HT for my DD and hope that it was okay to go for a 3rd section. Well I did go HT and had a section with no issues.. Well I got baby fever 3 months after I had her and asked my OB if he thought it would be fine since he saw my insides and condition, he said fine but really that should be it..Well I got lucky at 42 with HT and had ONLY one healthy embryo which was a girl, had my 4th section at 43 years old, the covering OB (mine was on vacation) said during the section that my uterus was SO THIN that if I would have gone into true labor it could have been a "disaster"... She advised that I should not have any more, DH and I both said that this was it!

Fast forward 10 years (from first section) and I am just happy that all surgeries went well and I have 4 healthy children regardless how they came into the world!!

I wish you all the luck and that you get your girl with HT!! :)

[Jany1025]

Oh and all my recoveries have been fine, with 3rd and 4th section I want back to work after 6 weeks and I have a moderate activity job. I also don't take anything stronger then ibrupofen the day after the section..

Best of Luck!

[Mamato3?]

Thank you Jany! It's sooo conforting to read about your stories ladies!! I think this baby will be bigger than my others, at my last U/S she measured 2 weeks ahead... We'll wait and see, I'm comfident that in the end everything happens the way they're supposed to and in our best interest, even if it's not obvious at the beginning.

[Pbn3]

Hi! I had an emergency c-section with ds1 and really, really wanted to try for vbac with ds2!! Wished I'd pushed harder for the chance!! BUT dh was very unsupportive of it and my wonderful ob agreed but only if bub meausered 8 pound or less at 36/7 weeks. Well he was measuring 4 weeks ahead at my 38 week scan and she ended up bringing my scheduled c-section forward lol. Delivered 10 days b4 due date at 9 pound 9oz. So I had no chance :( but I still feel like I've missed something magical - especially with two sisters who have given birth to 5 kids between them! And I go thru its just not fair stages all the time. I will never watch a baby show like the 'one born every minute' series anymore because its too upsetting knowing I'll never experience it for myself.

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[Mamato3?]

Yes I know what you mean... My sister gave birth to her DS in the ward while waiting for her OB just 10 min after reaching the hospital.... Also both my SILs had VB and seeing them giving their vabies their bath a few hours after delivery, while I have to have someone help me for the simpliest things for the first week has taken a huge toll on me... Like for some reason I wasn't able or competent to follow nature's root... But anyway, after the first weeks it all goes away, thankfully!!

[Dreamofpink]

Another c-section is just as risky as a VBA2C if not moreso, especially if you want another baby. The risk from another c-section is put onto subsequent pregnancies. I had a VBA2C after no labouring before and went into labour spontaneously at 39+6. You can do it! Just don't opt for any interventions (inc. a sweep) and trust your body. 😄

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!

[Mamato3?]

Thank you dreamofpink!!! Do you mind if I ask you how old you were when you had your vba2c and how many years had passed from your second c-section??

[Dreamofpink]

I was 31 & half years old, 4.5 years since my second c-section. 😀

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!

[Dreamofpink]

The VBAC handbook is a very good read and there are some very supportive groups on Facebook too.

Three beautiful boys and my longed-for DD due in June 2016!