VBAC after two c-sections?

[ILindGurl]

Auroara -- sorry just saw this post now. I am sooo passionate about VBAC and educating moms on the different choices we have with birth. If you are serious about VBAC, I suggest a few things:

-- read the VBAC Companion Guide and look at a few other resources on i-can.org website (International Cesarean Awareness Network) so you can really read up and see if it's something you want to pursue. A lot depends on why you had your first c-section...etc.
-- consider using a midwife. You increase your chance of successful vbac by 50%
--consider hiring a doula for your labor and post-partum. women who have a lot of support during labor are more likely to vbac. husbands can be awesome birthing partners, but honestly I think having a women present during labor (esp one who has been through the experience herself/vbac experience even better) can be soo helpful. plus doulas are a wonderful support to our husbands during labor too!
--find your local ICAN chapter (International Cesarean Awareness Network) and look into attending a meeting. Its great support and they often have lots of local resources on vbac-friendly doctors, doulas, midwifes, etc. You want to ask providers what is their VBAC success rate. Often doctors will say they will support you, but then bait-and-switch and find excuses towards the end of your pregnancy to encourage a repeat c-section.
Chapter Search | International Cesarean Awareness Network

are you on facebook? there are 2 great boards for vbac mommas --
1) VBAC Support Group- Vaginal Birth After C-Section
2) Private VBAC Support Group
kind of like this place, where you can post every possible question you have, ask for local resources, support, etc.

More resources:
International Cesarean Awareness Network - Childbirth.org
The Unnecesarean -

There are plenty of women who have VBA2C or more....it's a matter of finding the right provider who will support you. Wishing you GL!

[LolaInLove]

I wanted to also add that I worked out a LOT during my pregnancy with DD2, the VBAC. I did lots of safe ab strengthening exercises and I know all the layers that were cut in the 1st section were not only healed well but strong, so I wasn't afraid of any tearing. Helped with the confidence, not to mention bouncing back afterwards!

[ILindGurl]

I agree with LolaInLove. I didn't do ab workouts, but I did cardio EVERY DAY, including the day before I went into labor! Would have gone that morning, but labor started, LOL. I was in the best shape during that pregnancy I figured either I would have good cardio stamina for the labor, or another surgery either way.

[auroara78]

Great advice all again.

My OB has said NO at our appt. yesterday. I am measuring 4 weeks ahead and he is firm. So if I really want this, I need to start looking around.

A part of me is really afraid of the 'unknown' and also the insurance issues are a problem too. Gahh...I am so torn, so indecisive.

One half of me really, really wants to try a VBAC after 2.

The other half of me is afriad of the unknown and whats to stick with the doctor I've had for the last 8 years....GRRR...

[BeadinMom]

I just wanted to say make sure you do check with your insurance company and the doctor's office as far as the bill goes.
For my doctor's office, they charge significantly more if for a VBAC vs. a c-section and a CS is much more than a vaginal delivery.

Good luck, Auroara!! Can't wait to see pictures of that sweet little Lillian!! Xx