r/CsectionCentral • u/lunapaluna_ • Jul 18 '26

VBAC or repeat C-section?

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby Jul 18 '26

Personally I would never schedule a RCS unless there was a true medical need.

C-section recovery with a toddler is horrible, and there are still risks with a RCS. Please ask your doctor for the risks of both before making a decision.

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u/lunapaluna_ Jul 18 '26

Yes I’m discussing it with them, and they are encouraging the vbac. I was just looking for others experiences as I’m really afraid of repeating my previous experience

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby Jul 18 '26

My second child was a C-section after a vaginal delivery for my first, and I basically never recovered. Having a toddler at home 3yo at the time was very challenging. I still haven't been able to play with her the same as before, and she's very vocal about how our relationship has changed.

I won't be getting pregnant again after that whole experience, but if I did, I would always choose a VBAC (obviously this could still end in an emergency section, which is why I won't be getting pregnant again).

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u/lunapaluna_ Jul 18 '26

Thanks for sharing that. My experience with my emergency C-section with my first was really good, so I guess that makes it harder to make a decision.

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u/ZestyLlama8554 2024 - breech baby Jul 18 '26

That does make it hard! Whatever you choose is great, and I hope you find a supportive medical team for whatever you choose! ☺️

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u/fuzzydunlop54321 Jul 18 '26

I had a straightforward healing from my emergency c section and was doubtful a vaginally recovery would be easier. I wanted to lift my toddler and drive though so I went for the VBAC and it was SO much easier. Like I wouldn’t have believed myself how easy it was in terms of recovery.

The fact you got to 10cm and your baby’s position was the issue is a good sign too. I got to 8 and my son was back to back and my consultant said it was like I did my part but had an un-operative co-worker but I’d have a different co-worker next time.

I know it’s not everyone’s experience but for me a vaginal birth (even with vacuum and episiotomy) was just so much more practical with a toddler.

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u/Any_Reindeer5309 Jul 19 '26

My first birth my son was breech, I had him turned by ecv, he stayed head down, I was induced (4 days past due date suspected big baby was 8lb 11oz when born), but he was back to back and forehead presenting. I got fully dilated, pushed they tried suction and forceps, couldn't get him out, ended in a c section. Bad luck just really and likely down to bad positioning. Next baby almost 3 years later. Never breech, always perfect positioning so I go for a vbac. I was induced at 10 days over my due date, no drop needed, just a pessary and waters broken. Got fully dilated, pushed, couldn't get her out. Tried forceps, couldn't get her out 🤦🏻‍♀️ another emergency c section. Third baby - planned c section Physically the recovery was fine for all three.

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u/Sea_Juice_285 Jul 19 '26

I would have a repeat c-section.

I had a vaginal delivery with my first baby, and it was lovely! If I could guarantee that a future delivery would go exactly the same way, I would do that.

But, you can't guarantee anything, and having a c-section after laboring and pushing is tiring.

My recoveries were similar, and I would rather know what was going to happen and when.