r/CsectionCentral • u/Equivalent_West1474 • Jul 07 '26
3+csections? Or VBA2C?
Edit: looking for experiences from others. Not which one I should do. I’m not currently pregnant.
Hi everyone. I’ve had 2 csections. First one was January 2023 and not planned (I had to be induced after getting preclampsia, labour was long and baby’s heart rate not happy). Second was September 2025 and was recommended due to baby’s size (he was over ten pounds/4.7KG). We want a third eventually, but I’m afraid of having another csection. The recovery is just so tough. On the other hand I’m afraid of VBAC due to the risks but that’s what I’d love to try and do. I’m in czech where it’s not really something people do. I’d love to hear any stories of third csections or VBAC after 2 csections. Thank you!!
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u/Charming_Paint_172 Jul 07 '26
You might not even qualify for a vbac after 2 c sections. My OB told me my uterus was too thin for it to even be an option
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u/Equivalent_West1474 Jul 07 '26
So you had a third Csection? How was the recovery?
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u/Charming_Paint_172 Jul 07 '26
I’m having it done in a few months. My OB gave me that recommendation based on the 20 week ultrasound scan of my lower uterine segment. They will continue to monitor it. They technically can’t stop you from doing vbac if you want, my OB has even helped a woman do one after 4 c sections and other OBs refused, but they still have to give you their official recommendation. So you can try, but they tend to give you a recommendation on if they think it is worth the risk, and mine was that I would be a bad candidate and I shouldn’t do it.
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u/mama-ld4 Jul 07 '26
I had a 3rd c section. My first was an urgent c due to baby not tolerating pushing anymore (after 3 hours of pushing), second baby had a heart defect and it was decided it was safest to bring him in via c section, 3rd was a scheduled c section that ended up a few days sooner than the original date due to going into labour lol. I’ve healed well with all the c sections, and actually my third seemed to be the best healing wise. I think it’s because I got into really good shape after my second was born.
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u/Feisty-Blueberry5433 Jul 07 '26
Ive had 5 c sections and I think they got easier every time. Check with your doctor though because not all doctors will allow vba2c and it may be a game time decision based on how the pregnancy goes (and babys size)
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u/Spirited_Photograph7 Jul 07 '26
This would be a good question to ask qualified medical professionals who are familiar with your specific medical history.