I guess I would not be a good candidate for a vbac. I had a myomectomy over 10 years ago to remove a 10 cm fibroid. I'm ob believes I can only deliver this time around via c section. I have two previous kids 25, 21, and both were natural vag deliveries. I wanted to have a natural birth this time 😢
I was induced with my 1st baby, after more than 24 hrs I wasn't dialating much, even after they broke my water. I'm now 6 months pregnant again with 2nd baby (it's been 11 yrs since my 1st) and want to try a vbac. I'm hoping to avoid an induction and hope to go into labor naturally. What can I do to make sure I progress and dialate naturally?
Im excited to hopefully not have to recover from major abdominal surgery AND take care of a newborn. My first birth was a c section and It led to severe PPD. My HCP is all for it, and were gunna do everything we can to make it happen! I'm 32 weeks and your videos have helped me stay cool calm collected and informed and I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you so much Bridget! 😍😍😍💜💜💜
I had a successful VBAC after two c-sections on March 12th of this year. The recovery was so much easier. And I’m glad I got to have the positive birth experience that I have dreamed of.
@@luckyduck2928 thank God 😊 good to hear mom and baby are doing well. I also has a vbac in May. I am super thankful to God. The positive stories on vbac here on RUclips def kept me going 🙌🏾
@@CherrellMishelle no not at all, I was informed of the risks - about a 0.1% chance of rupturing my incision and i had fantastic midwives at a really great birth center and it all along felt like the right and safest decision, even though my births were about 17 months apart!
I'm still so traumatized by my emergency C-section 3 months ago. This was my first baby. But I would like more kids and want to have a vaginal birth. I hope i can have a successful VBAC one day, i know a good vaginal experience would be very healing for me. 🙏🏻
@NatashaLetourneau I prefered my natural birth. It's so much easier, almost no pain (postpartum compared to c section).I was discharged 3h post birth. I felt amazing. Having a 3yo and a 17mo I was worried about having another c section. I wanted to be able to take care of my babies. I had 2 strong baby blues after my 2 c sections. Not related to the births themselves but about the recovering that was hard in my case. I'm by myself right now with my 3 babies, my husband is working full time and still no baby blues at sight 😉
futurebarbie007 oh wow! I’m 10 weeks pregnant. I had a c section 13 years ago (I was 19 & I’m 32 now with my 2nd pregnancy) I am trying a vbac because I’m a perfect candidate ! I definitely don’t want another c section if I don’t have to. You said you went home 3 hours after giving birth??? That’s insane! I’ve never heard of that... you must not be from the USA???? Thanks for sharing!
Wow congrats mama! Please share some tips, as im planning a VBAC after 2section (i have a good gap of 5years from my last c-sec) but my OB isnt ready to take the risk, please help and guide so i can convince her aswell. Thanks😍
I had VBAC yesterday It was successful fr❤thnx a lot for this positive video my doctor didn’t want it she kept discouraging me that we both are in danger until last day she actually wanted to take C section l left the hospital and went somewhere else and had my VBAC successfully trust your instincts.
Thank you so much for this video Bridget. My daughter was born December 2019 in a traumatic emergency C-section after being induced at 41 weeks. She came out 100% healthy but I had lots of complications following. This video gives me so much hope that I may be able to have a vaginal birth someday. Thank you for all your wonderfully educational videos 💕
Your first sounds similar to mine, can you direct me towards any healing or helpful info? I’m looking towards planning for a 2nd baby now. And how did your 2nd go sis??!!
I had a VBAC on 01/21. My doctor had initially scheduled me for a csection on 01/24 in the case that I didn’t go into labor on my own. He did not want to Induce me due to possible uterine rupture because the medicine used to induce was “very strong”. I thought that was off since my prior csection was 11 years ago. But thankfully I went into labor on my own and having a positive mind and very supportive nurses, helped me deliver naturally in only 9hrs.
@@nyasiamartin7479 Hey so somethings I did was Drinking redraspberry leaf tea at 24 weeks .If your looking to have a vbac drink this tea. Rrlt helps to strengthen your uterus. Exercising on my ball at 32 weeks and as I got closer to my due date I was on it everyday. I ate dates at 38 weeks until my due date. I also took a tincture from amazon called Gentle birth without blue cohosh ( my active labor was only 2hours I pushed for 2hours. I labored on the toilet to help my son come down. I also prayed to the Lord to be healed from my birth trauma. I watched birth videos on how to endure natural labor
I thank Allaah first, the Lord and Creator. After Him, I thank you. Your tips and advice helped me have a spontaneous and unmedicated Vba2c. I wish you success in your endeavors. May God guide you to everything good.
I am super emotional rightnoww.. The first bit of information you gave up until 4:00 i think. That basically stated that i’m in the ‘good start zone’, made me cry so much! I am currently 12 weeks 3 days and reading allot of information of what is to come. Videos like these really help me with all the orientation i’m doing! Anything positive can make me cry at this point 😱😅.
My first pregnancy almost 5 years back was a c section Bc my pelvis was too small also. Last year I attempted a vbac. Ended up with a uterine rupture. Very scary. Good luck with your second pregnancy. Have a safe delivery!
They told me that too with my son and I think they weren't lying cause my body was pushing him out but my bones weren't open wide enough and had a csection and he had a conehead for a few days because of it
Hi, we have not met but I am so greatfull that I found your channel during this pregnancy, your educational videos along with meditations were my guide in achieving my successful VBAC this Saturday 6/27/20 to a beautiful baby girl . Thank you!!! ❤️
Hold your hopes and dreams very loosely, ladies - I had every reason to expect a successful vaginal birth first time around and ended up in an urgent c-section after a 3 day induction that failed miserably and resulted in fetal distress. We had no idea that my health complications had so damaged baby’s placenta, the stress of a vaginal birth would have been impossible for him to tolerate. A c-section saved both of our lives. Sometimes, there are just complications and problems beyond your control that you can’t even know about until it’s all over - it’s far more important that you both come out of it alive and healthy than that you have one type of birth over another.
This is not always the case. I hate that you had an experience that caused distress and I am so glad you were able to have a labor and delivery that you were at peace with. But by saying "as long as you and baby are alive" very much diminishes the emotional and mental aspect of birth. I had a traumatic csection, one that could have been handled differently. EVERY birth has the goal of a healthy baby and mommy, so of course that is most important, but there is real emotional trauma that comes from some births. Having a plan and going into it with knowledge and a supportive team makes a difference. Some of us women need those hopes and dreams in order to experience that healing.
@@SaraStiltner Please don’t assume I’m trying to dash your hopes or anyone else’s; only to add a bit of warning to approach every birth experience with open hands 🙂 I do know about birth trauma. I experienced a lot more than “distress” when my son was born - a great deal of trauma and I was not at peace with a section at the time. Three days of trying to induce a natural labour that was never going to be possible, due to severe preeclampsia. Bullying and coercion from hospital staff and medical professionals who told me I was going to kill myself and my baby if I wouldn’t give up on my natural birth. PPD and anxiety still unresolved almost 2 years later. Nightmares for weeks after the fact. But there was is comfort in knowing that I did everything in my power to bring my baby into the world safely, and that I can do the same again in the future - however it turns out. All I was saying is that a lot of birth is out of our hands and we have to accept and control what is ours to control, and let go of the rest. A supportive team that knows where you’re coming from and where you are aiming to end up is fantastic! 🙏🏻 I hope you have a wonderful birth experience whenever you have another child and I’m sorry to hear you had a traumatic experience previously. Our hopes and dreams for the future do get us through so much. But I would just encourage you that healing can still happen - for all of us who struggle with previous birth trauma - even if those dreams don’t come true the way we thought that they would 💛 You are still an awesome mommy and a strong woman, however that next experience may turn out. I wish you all the best!
Your advice is sobering and realistic. I thought I was going to give birth naturally but my baby just wouldn’t flip. I ended up having a very positive birthing experience via c section. It was planned and I just accepted it. I felt no pain during the procedure and healed very nicely. This was not the worst surgery I’ve ever had. Happy that it was such a smooth experience and wish the same for others
Update: had successful VBAC 5/15/2020. The story is under comments from my original post if interested. Couldn't copy and paste here but wanted to update bc I know how hearing other experiences is helpful in making your decision. Good luck with your personal journey!
Thank you so much for all of your fantastic videos. So informative, encouraging and reassuring. I recently had a successful natural VBAC with no injuries thanks to your channel. I went through the whole process with confidence because of you. I'm now so grateful for the experience of birthing my daughter, will always cherish the memories of that day and be forever proud of myself. Thank you again.
On my 4th vbac. I've always been fortunate to have good midwives but since moving to Hawaii, they've tried everything to get me to be on board with a csection. No thanks. Once you realize your body is capable and the healing is so much easier, you'll never want to go back. Baby due in 2 weeks and hoping my last is another vbac🤞
Just had an emergency c-section 2 weeks ago for my first birth and already have anxieties about my next birth, thanks for this video, it was helpful for me to feel better and more educated about a vbac. Thanks especially for the resources
Thank you. This helped me so much. I was told I could only have c sections after my son. This made me feel so much more at ease. Keep up the good work 😀
I want nothing more than a natural VBAC after my high risk emergency C-section with my second … an artery was cut so now they say I have 5% risk and say I only can maybe do early induced VBAC with epidural highly monitored and to be honest after two traumatic labor’s and a third not already heading the way I want I’m just heartbroken with all my deliveries. Severe PTSD with them all… my first was 55 hours and got stuck and ended up with epidural in the last bit and I won’t go into details of what happened but I’m praying that maybe the LORD would give me some sort of miracle …
So nervous right know i am due on the 22nd of October, 2020 i have 2 weeks left really hope i can have a VBAC i had 1 c-section in june from 2019 and really enjoy your video helping me to be positive and feeling that i can do it.
My first son was a c-section, now finding more info, I think with more time and knowledge I could have done natural… very disappointing.. but 27 weeks preg now, shooting for a natural vback!!!
I am 31 weeks due April 28th and I am hoping to get my VBAC 💜 I have been doing so much research and this time I have a midwife and it has been an amazing prenatal experience sofar. My hospital just opened up a birth center that I am not eligible for because it will be my first attempt at a VBAC and Incase the chance of rupture I need to be within the hospital.. it's a little disappointing but as long as I get my VBAC I don't care where I deliver 😂
I’m currently 8weeks pregnant with my 3rd child I am only 24 years old I have history of preeclampsia I’m nervous 😟 I really wanna do VBAC I had 2 c-sections my last C-section was 2 years ago I’m willing to take the risk to not have surgery please pray for me 🙏🏾😊
I’m praying for you! 🙏🏽 and I’m in the same boat. I’m due in July and this is my 3rd pregnancy, both of my first two were c sections (which was never planned). I've always wanted to have a natural unmedicated homebirth and I’m going for it this time! We got this 💪🏽❤️
Same, my first born i had preeclampsia, i was also induced which i feel Is the reason i ended up in c section, my second child was vbac and my twins were c section, I’m pregnant with baby number 5 praying for a successful vbac
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH. I have been wanting an answer to this. I had a sudden c section after being in labour for 15 hours. Was very upset at first coz I wanted to experience natural birth. So glad you are talking about this.
For number 2. You said understanding your c section. My baby had a small abdominal at 37 weeks so I was suggested induction. Ended up with c section was because I was diagnosed with GBS, & my induction failed after 10 hours of waiting for dilation. Could I still have a chance to try for vbac?
@@vyonncee I definitely think so because your baby had an abnormality that led to the induction in the first place! Obviously, you should talk to your doctor about it, but especially with one prior c-section, I think your odds are good!
Virginia Ngan Chan : this was my exact situation 2yrs n 8 months back. Now i am 8months pregnant and is wanting to start discussing VBAC with my care provider.
Hey girl, thanks for all your videos. One day I was desperate looking for some videos or tips about the good candidate for a Vbac because my doctor wanted to try. I was so negative, stressed and scared because all my family give birth with C-section. When I told my doctor, his response was”what your family history has to do with you?” So I started to see your videos for some peace of mine 🥹🥹🥹 and guess what??? I had a successful Vbac last week with not pain medication at all ☺️☺️☺️. I did all my exercises, healthy eating since the beginning and positive birth affirmations, I also prepared myself about managing contractions with my husband. He was truly an amazing support ❤️. By the time I got to the hospital I was about 7 centimeters, when the doctor came an hour later I was 10 centimeters. We had not time for nothing even he didn’t even have time for changing clothes. I learned how to push in the moment and it was a short labor and delivery 🥰🥰🥰 thanks for all your videos that was a bless ❤️❤️
First thing is find a supportive doctor and talk about if you are a good candidate for a Vbac. Try to educate yourself about it, a healthy diet, exercise for pregnancy. I also did a lot of walking 45 mints a day plus 10 mints walking after each meal. If you can try to have sex every other day as I was told by my doctor. I also had a supportive nutritionist,she was a amazing she helped me chose good vitamins for pregnancy and a diet plan, so I never had a swollen feet. Try to have the lamaze childbirth class with your partner and a lot of positive birthing affirmations.
Hi. I love you're videos. You have been a massive inspiration and guidance for me for this pregnancy. In my last labour I got to 6cm dilated and then stalled and unfortionately after hours I didn't dilate further, ending in a c-section. So I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video on the facts about stalling in labour and how to get back on track and continue dilating. And why woman might stop dilating at any point throughout labour.
Thank you so much for all your videos. I learned so much from you and was able to have a VBAC with my second child. I really appreciate all your postpartum and breastfeeding videos as well! They were super helpful with my first baby and second baby. You are a gem ❤
Hey Bridget!! I just want to thank you for all the amazing info on your RUclips channel. I was really blessed by all the information before giving birth to my 3rd daughter in March 2020. I was able to have a successful VBAC with my 3rd after having a scheduled C-section because my 2nd baby was breech. I was just wondering, after a successful VBAC, if I have another kid what do they consider that? Is it a normal pregnancy or will it be another TOLAC? I've been looking for the information but can't find anywhere. Thank you for this amazing service that you provided all of us mommas!!
Im now overweight and 8 months post emergency c section due to failed induction... Ive just found out im pregnant with my second and im just praying that somehow I can have the natural birth ive always prayed for ☹
I just found out that I'm pregnant again yesterday. This will be my 4th baby. I'm also 9 months post-partum and my last baby was born by c-section. I'm really hoping that I can have a natural birth too. My first 2 were natural births but 9 months ago with my last baby I had a c-section because she was sideways and wouldn't move.
@@kaylahenderson2937 i hope it all goes to plan for you hun!! I was a healthy 9 stone before having my son, and some how ive ballooned to a 14/15 stone the past 8 months. Im short too so im classed as obese. I've never been remotely close to this big before. Im so worried my weight is going to cause an issue to go for a vbac. I want my vbac desperately, I really want to give birth naturally. They induced me at 40 weeks and 4 days with my first but I shouldn't of let them. I should of waited it out. Im alot more informed this time and know what I want so I won't let them talk me into having anything I don't want this time. I got to 5/6 cm but was stuck at that for over 9 hours and baby was distressed so resulted in emergency c section then I had sepsis and retained placenta from the c section was very very ill. I don't want to have to go through that again it was very traumatic
Would love to know how it went and what you did in order for successful Vbacs. I had an emergency csection with my first baby last month and I am heart broken I couldn’t deliver naturally/vaginal birth. I had been in labor for almost 10 hours and then was told I needed a csection bc my sons heart dipped when I was given pitocin, I was already 7 almost 8cm dilated. It’s been really hard mentally for me.
@@Operafan1005 oh I'm so sorry. I really understand. I think the most important thing to have a successful VBAC is to find the section rate of WHERE you are delivering and then find a truly supportive VBAC doctor. In my experience the solo practice doctors are more supportive. So basically you need to find a VBAC supportive doctor who delivers in a low section rate hospital/center. Personally I went into spontaneous labor 1x at almost 42wks. She came after a very long long drawn out labor with lots of interventions. My 2nd VBAC was induction for pre eclampsia, it would have been an emergency csection but my OB went to bat for me and basically gave me 20 minutes to push my son out. He was sunny side up with a nuchal cord and was having decels. That labor was a full induction with magnesium and pitocin. My 3rd VBAC actually just happened 3wks ago. Again I was as induced for preeclampsia, and was on Magnesium and Pitocin. I refused the epidural, and was as mobile as I possibly could be on Magnesium (they normally make you stay in bed because it messes with motor function.) I'm convinced not getting the epidural allowed things to progress much faster than the previous times. Sorry if I'm all over the place. I hope this made sense. I truly get grieving the birth experience you didnt have. Just remember it doesnt go as planned for most people, and at the end of the day the healthy breathing baby is what matters most. Hugs and good luck. (Also I had a Doula for all 3 🥰)
My second pregnancy and will be induced at 38 weeks since my first pregnancy I had an emergency csec due to a placenta abruption. I’m terrified and wish there were more information on delivery’s after abruption.
39 weeks and my provider pulled the bait and switch. Totally supportive and now she's not. 🙄 For no good reason besides my cervix was still high and posterior but a lot of womens cervix doesn't drop until labor🤷♀️
Please please pleeeeeease do a video on how to become a doula ! And where, how much, the places of where you'll be a successful doula. Basically the whole spiel of becoming and what you need to know of becoming a doula. It's so limited on that on here and I just loved you videos when I was pregnant last year. Itll be much appreciated ❤❤❤
I’m so scared for my next birthing experience. They checked my cervix so many times that I ended up with an anterior lip on my cervix and had to stop pushing. I was so disappointed. They told me I had to have a csection. Now I’m terrified for another.
The truth is being 37+ or carrying extra weight simply does not increase the chance of uterine rupture. OBGYNs would like you to think so but it just isn’t true. Just hoping any older and/or overweight mama’s hoping for a vbac who are watching this and are finding her words discouraging will be encouraged by that!
I'm 36 and overweight and currently 19 months postpartum . I'm willing to start a new pregnancy but now feeling insecure from so many things like duh I don't wanna die during childbirth obviously😢😢😢
I’m 33 and overweight and currently pregnant and going for a VBAC. I found an excellent doctor and care team that has been supportive and in no way discourages me from VBAC because of my weight. The factors my doctor has been monitoring are my blood pressure, blood sugar and other factors that may affect the health of the baby and me, but so far everything has been good. I would just suggest to manage your weight during pregnancy which was recommended but not pushed on me, I was told to just do my best to maintain a healthy diet and keep active.
the first caesarean section was because my water broke, I was 40 weeks pregnant, but the baby was high up, it wasn't lowered down into the canal, I wasn't open at all, I didn't have any pain or contractions, the cervix wasn't softened at all, etc. , the body was simply not ready for childbirth at all, that's what a doctor told me.. is that recurring or non recurring issue?? 🤔 7:12
I live in a rural area in aus so there’s my local hospital and the next closest one is about 2 hrs away however the ob that runs my local hospital was so rude and uncomfortable and when he said we need to do an emergency cesarean and I started crying (obviously shattered that it had come to that) he deadpan asks me “why are you crying?” Then makes a show of asking everyone why I’m crying like I’m stupid.... I’ll be making the trek to the other hospital for my vbac 🤦🏼♀️
My son was breach so I had a c section at 40 weeks. I had a low transverse incision. After I hemorrhaged a bit but did not need a blood transfusion. It stopped with pitocin and fundal message. My son is now 1 1/2 he will turn 2 and a week later my next baby is due. So they’ll be exactly 24 months apart
This channel is so helpful especially when you don’t have anyone to tell you about these things. Had my first baby thx to your videos I was prepared for every situation. Thank you😘😘😘😘😘😘looking forward to doing a vbac with my second baby.
Good luck, my first baby was C-section because he was breech, then I went on to have 4 vaginal births, try to avoid induction as that increases the chances of another C-section and the pain is ridiculous, by the grace of God I was able to safely deliver my baby but it was not a good experience at all, but then again I didn’t want an epidural and took another medication instead, if you and baby are healthy try to labor at home as much as possible
You didn’t mention it here but when I was filling out my paperwork for an attempted VBAC with my provider, one of the risks listed was being black. Not kidding. I asked about it and didn’t get a clear answer, but would love one.
Thank you for the very helpful video, I am follower after today! Just so you’re aware, the link you provide for Vbac facts is actually a link to purchase the owners $200-$500+ courses just to share statistics and pre made videos 🥴🥴🥴. If you have any other sources, that would be so helpful and way less sketchy. Thank you again for all of your free info.
What happens if you received a c-section because they said I wasn't dilating past 4cm and had me in the bed not allowing to walk which is when I stopped dilating?
not sure if anyone will see this comment but i thought i would ask anyways. i had a c section when i was 17 because of a few reasons. my baby had pooped inside the womb but my labour did come on naturally. his heart rate kept dropping and eventually when i got to 10 cm, he didn’t want to come out and had some poo down his throat so a c section occurred. my son is 2 in 2 weeks and we have began trying for another baby. i have my heart set on a vbac but wanted to know if i was likely to have a successful one. i’m pretty healthy, i’m almost 20 and at an average weight. i have no history of natal diabetes or anything and my first pregnancy was described by midwives as the ideal pregnancy.
I gave birth Vaginally birth my first pregnancy and my 2nd the placenta ripped away and I had to have an emergency c section. I’m hoping for my 3rd to be a vaginal birth.
Oh that was my experience too. I had normal delivery from my first pregnancy the CS on the 2nd because my placenta came out first before the baby. And im 36pregnant now. Hoping to have a normal delivery but I had a vertical incision
Bridget, I had a cesarian 8 years ago and now I am 34 weeks preraring to natural. But she is breach position. I am doing acumpuncture, the positions you recomened since 30 weeks..can you talk more about what can we do in this case?
Any specifics for VBAC with twins? I'm currently pregnant with twins and would love a VBAC. Had one previous c-section because of placenta abruption 24 months ago.
Thanks a lot for this video🙏🏽. I watched your videos religiously when I was pregnant last year, 2022. However my baby was late as my due date was the 6th of august and I was scheduled for an induction on the 12th of August at about 40+5, but on getting to the hospital and doing the scan, it was discovered I had no amniotic fluid so I was advised to have an emergency C-section and no longer the induction as planned, which made me so anxious and scared, thankfully baby and I were amazing. Do you please have any tips on how to avoid low amniotic fluid and also tips on having a successful vbac. I’d like to try for another baby soon but I’m really scared of what to expect as low amniotic fluid doesn’t seem to be a common situation upon doing research. Thanks a lot for helping us all❤
I'm 40 weeks today and my OB scheduled me for repeat C Section 2 days from now. I assumed I would have this baby by now as I've had irregular contractions for the last month at least but now it seems that is not enough time to go into labor on my own. My first CS was due to breech presentation and anterior placenta. I'm 35 in good health. Baby is head down and all checkups have been good. My daughter is 18 months old now. I'm really thinking I'm going to call and postpone my csection to give my body a chance to go into labor on it's own. Any additional advice?
Update: I had a successful VBAC 5/15/2020 of a healthy baby boy! Owen William Rizk 6lbs 14oz. My water broke 5/14 around 830am and I had to to go to the hospital that morning although I was not having regular contractions due to risk of infection. I walked around and did squats trying to get some contractions going. I had to get a cervical balloon placed bc i couldn't be induced with cervidil due to previous c section which was in for 12 hours to open cervix which was 1. The next morning I got to 4cm with some but not regular contractions. I made the decision to keep trying for vbac and they said I could get some pitocin and I made the decision to get an epidural as I had experienced a lot of pain with the cervical balloon, due to an accidental installation of all 120ccs into uterine balloon (supposed to be 60 split into 2 balloons) the doctor caught it but I realized how much pain I could manage and it was less! I also experienced compartmentalization of epidural so had 1 sided relief. Got a bolus of medicine diluted to create volume to reach the other side and did have more relief. Yes you have to stay in bed then and get Foley. There were many steps to this process but active labor, pushing lasted about 15 minutes after around 32 hours of progressing through the stages. Hes healthy and beautiful and I do have some vaginal stitches which are painful but I'm able to stand up with him and help out so much more than with c section. I also will be able to drive safely although it's too painful this week. It was not an easy process but I'm so glad I decided to push the csection and he finally came. The Lord had a plan all along and every pregnancy looks so different. Do what is right for you and your pregnancy and your baby. :)
Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had a c section because baby was posterior and did not put pressure on the cervix, leading to me not going into labor on my own but having to be induced... Labor began and but did not progress at the rate that care provider wanted. Would this be a recurring or a non recurring reason? I am doing what I can to prevent posterior labor this time. Any advice will be helpful.
Currently 38 weeks. Planned induction for TOLAC at 39 weeks because of size worries. (First baby got stuck in my pelvic structure because she was sunny side up and couldnt drop any farther) Im nervous but also determined. Im hoping I may go naturally before the induction date but we will see.
Hey Bridget. Your videos are amazing n really helpful. Im kind of binge watching them. Just a request from your new subscriber. Could you make a video about 1. people who had laproscopic myomectomy and hv a uterine scar. How can they prepare to have a vaginal delivery. 2. Also, a video about the exercises that can prepare you for delivery. Thank you again. You are awesome :) love from Belgium.
My doctor didn’t even give me the option just said, “well your hips wouldn’t let him come down so we are just going to schedule another C-section” I got to 7 cm with my first. I feel like I am a good candidate. Im only 22. And healthy:/. Not sure if I should get a new provider. Its just im 23 weeks along and with Covid 19 and so many uncertainties im not sure what to do:( Edit: You literally answered all my questions 😂
Ashley Yoonie try to go with a midwife if possible I’ll be 37 weeks this Wednesday and I’m blessed to have a obgyn and midwife who supports my vbac best of luck to you ❤️
Subscribed! My son's birth involved an emergency c-section and it was incredibly traumatic for me, so I'm determined to have a VBAC. Thank you so much for your advice 🙂
Hi, I'm 27 weeks pregnant, I had one C-section about 13 months ago. My blood pressure in this pregnancy is on the border line, please what can I do to help me to go to VBAC and if I have a high blood pressure can I still go to VBAC?
I had a c-section 6 years ago with my second child because with my 1st I almost had a 4th degree tear. It was highly suggested I have my second c-section. I don't know why I want to have my next natural. I'm just not sure if it's for me. Either way I get a baby though 🙂
I have gestational diabetes! They just found out 2 weeks ago, I have now 16 days left till my due date and I really want a vbac! What do I do? Is it safe for me?
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Thanks for watching, Mama! What's one thing you're excited about as you're preparing for your VBAC?
I guess I would not be a good candidate for a vbac. I had a myomectomy over 10 years ago to remove a 10 cm fibroid. I'm ob believes I can only deliver this time around via c section. I have two previous kids 25, 21, and both were natural vag deliveries. I wanted to have a natural birth this time 😢
I was induced with my 1st baby, after more than 24 hrs I wasn't dialating much, even after they broke my water. I'm now 6 months pregnant again with 2nd baby (it's been 11 yrs since my 1st) and want to try a vbac. I'm hoping to avoid an induction and hope to go into labor naturally. What can I do to make sure I progress and dialate naturally?
Im excited to hopefully not have to recover from major abdominal surgery AND take care of a newborn. My first birth was a c section and It led to severe PPD. My HCP is all for it, and were gunna do everything we can to make it happen! I'm 32 weeks and your videos have helped me stay cool calm collected and informed and I'm so happy I found your channel. Thank you so much Bridget! 😍😍😍💜💜💜
What if my last c section was 15 months before my due date? Also my first c section was an emergency caused by fetal distress during an induction.
Does an epidural affect or lower the chances of having a successful VBAC?
I had a successful VBAC after two c-sections on March 12th of this year. The recovery was so much easier. And I’m glad I got to have the positive birth experience that I have dreamed of.
Did you go natural? My time is approaching and I’m nervous 😩
Did you get induced? Or you want to labor on your own?
I pray for this to my story am due in May
@@Beckzmama i gave birth to my boy at home with a midwife after 3 C sections May 2021
@@luckyduck2928 thank God 😊 good to hear mom and baby are doing well. I also has a vbac in May. I am super thankful to God. The positive stories on vbac here on RUclips def kept me going 🙌🏾
I just had a successful vbac on Wednesday last week! I feel so so much better now postpartum and blessed by the experience! 💜
were you afraid at the possibility of complications!
@@CherrellMishelle no not at all, I was informed of the risks - about a 0.1% chance of rupturing my incision and i had fantastic midwives at a really great birth center and it all along felt like the right and safest decision, even though my births were about 17 months apart!
This gives me hope 🥺🙏
Please provide some tips I'm trying for vbac. So scared of labor. Do u attend any birth classes or breathing techniques
Your gap was 17 months thats amazing sister and gives me alot of hope
I'm still so traumatized by my emergency C-section 3 months ago. This was my first baby. But I would like more kids and want to have a vaginal birth. I hope i can have a successful VBAC one day, i know a good vaginal experience would be very healing for me. 🙏🏻
Same 😢, so traumatizing
Same for me too!
Me too! Mine was 6 months ago. I pray we have luck in the future ❤
Same for me too. :( it was so traumatising and I’m praying very hard for a successful vbac in my next pregnancy. 🙏
Same for me..after reading this comment got to know I am not one who is going through this trauma.
I had a VBAC after 2 c sections last week 100% naturally! I am so proud 😍 I feel so much better postpartum!
So amazing, Mama!
futurebarbie007 did you like the c section or the natural birth experience better?
@NatashaLetourneau I prefered my natural birth. It's so much easier, almost no pain (postpartum compared to c section).I was discharged 3h post birth. I felt amazing. Having a 3yo and a 17mo I was worried about having another c section. I wanted to be able to take care of my babies. I had 2 strong baby blues after my 2 c sections. Not related to the births themselves but about the recovering that was hard in my case. I'm by myself right now with my 3 babies, my husband is working full time and still no baby blues at sight 😉
futurebarbie007 oh wow!
I’m 10 weeks pregnant. I had a c section 13 years ago (I was 19 & I’m 32 now with my 2nd pregnancy)
I am trying a vbac because I’m a perfect candidate !
I definitely don’t want another c section if I don’t have to.
You said you went home 3 hours after giving birth???
That’s insane! I’ve never heard of that... you must not be from the USA????
Thanks for sharing!
Wow congrats mama! Please share some tips, as im planning a VBAC after 2section (i have a good gap of 5years from my last c-sec) but my OB isnt ready to take the risk, please help and guide so i can convince her aswell. Thanks😍
I had VBAC yesterday It was successful fr❤thnx a lot for this positive video my doctor didn’t want it she kept discouraging me that we both are in danger until last day she actually wanted to take C section l left the hospital and went somewhere else and had my VBAC successfully trust your instincts.
So happy for u,what was time between both kids?❤
ALL GLORY BE TO GOD 🙏💪 CONGRATULATIONS ❤
Congratulations! If you dont mind, what is age gap between the two births? Thanks
Im loving these comments i had C-section with my first baby now im pregnant again and thinking of vaginal birth
Thank you so much for this video Bridget. My daughter was born December 2019 in a traumatic emergency C-section after being induced at 41 weeks. She came out 100% healthy but I had lots of complications following. This video gives me so much hope that I may be able to have a vaginal birth someday. Thank you for all your wonderfully educational videos 💕
Your first sounds similar to mine, can you direct me towards any healing or helpful info? I’m looking towards planning for a 2nd baby now. And how did your 2nd go sis??!!
I had a VBAC on 01/21. My doctor had initially scheduled me for a csection on 01/24 in the case that I didn’t go into labor on my own. He did not want to Induce me due to possible uterine rupture because the medicine used to induce was “very strong”. I thought that was off since my prior csection was 11 years ago.
But thankfully I went into labor on my own and having a positive mind and very supportive nurses, helped me deliver naturally in only 9hrs.
Can I ask how many weeks were you when you went into labour naturally ?
I was actually at 39 weeks 6 days. 1 day before my actual due date.
@@dr_-nq1ju may i ask did u perform any special exercises so that labor can be induced naturally??
I started using a birth ball around 34 weeks. Bridget has a video of different exercises that really helped. I would recommend 👍🏼
So happy for u , dis what am going through now, praying for labor to start,
Finding a supportive provider is the hard part.
I had my first vbac after 3csections. Beautiful homebirth all natural no medications.
If I may ask, how did you prepare for VBAC after 3csections?
@@lauriemanriquez9173 I would love to share with you. Can you send me your email adress? I did alot to much to text.
I’d like to know as well! This has been the only comment so far that resonates with me…
@@nyasiamartin7479 Hey so somethings I did was
Drinking redraspberry leaf tea at 24 weeks .If your looking to have a vbac drink this tea. Rrlt helps to strengthen your uterus.
Exercising on my ball at 32 weeks and as I got closer to my due date I was on it everyday.
I ate dates at 38 weeks until my due date.
I also took a tincture from amazon called Gentle birth without blue cohosh
( my active labor was only 2hours I pushed for 2hours. I labored on the toilet to help my son come down.
I also prayed to the Lord to be healed from my birth trauma.
I watched birth videos on how to endure natural labor
@@naturalhairkhronicles5790 thank you so much for this information. I’m definitely going into my closet like never before to be successful at this.
I thank Allaah first, the Lord and Creator.
After Him, I thank you. Your tips and advice helped me have a spontaneous and unmedicated Vba2c.
I wish you success in your endeavors. May God guide you to everything good.
Congratulations
@@sarashsarante thank you
Bismillahi Ma shaa Allah.. I wish to be like you. I am hoping for a successful VBA2C too.
Sis do Guid me I am 8 months pregnant and want vbac after 2 c section
What should I do on daily basis means exercises and diet ects
I am super emotional rightnoww.. The first bit of information you gave up until 4:00 i think. That basically stated that i’m in the ‘good start zone’, made me cry so much! I am currently 12 weeks 3 days and reading allot of information of what is to come. Videos like these really help me with all the orientation i’m doing! Anything positive can make me cry at this point 😱😅.
I was told that my pelvis was too small and had to have a c-section. I wish I would have seen this sooner! Praying that baby #2 will be vbac!
My first pregnancy almost 5 years back was a c section Bc my pelvis was too small also. Last year I attempted a vbac. Ended up with a uterine rupture. Very scary. Good luck with your second pregnancy. Have a safe delivery!
They told me the same thing and when I spoke to a high risk dr he expressed how it makes him mad that drs often use that as an excuse.
At what point in your pregnancy did your doctor tell you that your pelvis was too small to have a vaginal birth?
They told me that too with my son and I think they weren't lying cause my body was pushing him out but my bones weren't open wide enough and had a csection and he had a conehead for a few days because of it
@@dayanisolvera8989 was your c section the horizontal kind mentioned ? Did it rupture while pregnant or during delivery ?
Hi, we have not met but I am so greatfull that I found your channel during this pregnancy, your educational videos along with meditations were my guide in achieving my successful VBAC this Saturday 6/27/20 to a beautiful baby girl . Thank you!!! ❤️
I’m a perfect candidate for a VBAC when I have my baby this September!
I can’t wait to experience a natural birth this time around!
🌻✌️🌻
Natasha Letourneau that is exciting! You can totally do it! I’m due in June 🙂
Best of luck ❤️❤️
Yes I’m praying for the same in September 💙 you can do it!
Same here September 12 may God make it easier on every pregnant woman right now 😍😍😍🤗🤗
How’d it go??
Hold your hopes and dreams very loosely, ladies - I had every reason to expect a successful vaginal birth first time around and ended up in an urgent c-section after a 3 day induction that failed miserably and resulted in fetal distress. We had no idea that my health complications had so damaged baby’s placenta, the stress of a vaginal birth would have been impossible for him to tolerate. A c-section saved both of our lives.
Sometimes, there are just complications and problems beyond your control that you can’t even know about until it’s all over - it’s far more important that you both come out of it alive and healthy than that you have one type of birth over another.
This is not always the case. I hate that you had an experience that caused distress and I am so glad you were able to have a labor and delivery that you were at peace with. But by saying "as long as you and baby are alive" very much diminishes the emotional and mental aspect of birth. I had a traumatic csection, one that could have been handled differently. EVERY birth has the goal of a healthy baby and mommy, so of course that is most important, but there is real emotional trauma that comes from some births. Having a plan and going into it with knowledge and a supportive team makes a difference. Some of us women need those hopes and dreams in order to experience that healing.
@@SaraStiltner Please don’t assume I’m trying to dash your hopes or anyone else’s; only to add a bit of warning to approach every birth experience with open hands 🙂
I do know about birth trauma. I experienced a lot more than “distress” when my son was born - a great deal of trauma and I was not at peace with a section at the time. Three days of trying to induce a natural labour that was never going to be possible, due to severe preeclampsia. Bullying and coercion from hospital staff and medical professionals who told me I was going to kill myself and my baby if I wouldn’t give up on my natural birth. PPD and anxiety still unresolved almost 2 years later. Nightmares for weeks after the fact.
But there was is comfort in knowing that I did everything in my power to bring my baby into the world safely, and that I can do the same again in the future - however it turns out.
All I was saying is that a lot of birth is out of our hands and we have to accept and control what is ours to control, and let go of the rest. A supportive team that knows where you’re coming from and where you are aiming to end up is fantastic! 🙏🏻
I hope you have a wonderful birth experience whenever you have another child and I’m sorry to hear you had a traumatic experience previously. Our hopes and dreams for the future do get us through so much. But I would just encourage you that healing can still happen - for all of us who struggle with previous birth trauma - even if those dreams don’t come true the way we thought that they would 💛 You are still an awesome mommy and a strong woman, however that next experience may turn out. I wish you all the best!
Your advice is sobering and realistic. I thought I was going to give birth naturally but my baby just wouldn’t flip. I ended up having a very positive birthing experience via c section. It was planned and I just accepted it. I felt no pain during the procedure and healed very nicely. This was not the worst surgery I’ve ever had. Happy that it was such a smooth experience and wish the same for others
Update: had successful VBAC 5/15/2020. The story is under comments from my original post if interested. Couldn't copy and paste here but wanted to update bc I know how hearing other experiences is helpful in making your decision. Good luck with your personal journey!
Thank you so much for all of your fantastic videos. So informative, encouraging and reassuring. I recently had a successful natural VBAC with no injuries thanks to your channel. I went through the whole process with confidence because of you. I'm now so grateful for the experience of birthing my daughter, will always cherish the memories of that day and be forever proud of myself.
Thank you again.
On my 4th vbac. I've always been fortunate to have good midwives but since moving to Hawaii, they've tried everything to get me to be on board with a csection. No thanks. Once you realize your body is capable and the healing is so much easier, you'll never want to go back. Baby due in 2 weeks and hoping my last is another vbac🤞
I had my cs 3months ago,I'm glad for this hoping and praying to be a candidate vbac this video and comments make me strong and courageous. Thanks
Just had an emergency c-section 2 weeks ago for my first birth and already have anxieties about my next birth, thanks for this video, it was helpful for me to feel better and more educated about a vbac. Thanks especially for the resources
Thank you. This helped me so much. I was told I could only have c sections after my son. This made me feel so much more at ease. Keep up the good work 😀
I want nothing more than a natural VBAC after my high risk emergency C-section with my second … an artery was cut so now they say I have 5% risk and say I only can maybe do early induced VBAC with epidural highly monitored and to be honest after two traumatic labor’s and a third not already heading the way I want I’m just heartbroken with all my deliveries. Severe PTSD with them all… my first was 55 hours and got stuck and ended up with epidural in the last bit and I won’t go into details of what happened but I’m praying that maybe the LORD would give me some sort of miracle …
So nervous right know i am due on the 22nd of October, 2020 i have 2 weeks left really hope i can have a VBAC i had 1 c-section in june from 2019 and really enjoy your video helping me to be positive and feeling that i can do it.
Hi how did it go for you? I'm so nervous
Hope you had a successful birth?
How did it go?
Plz rply me you have achive your vbac birth
This video needs a follow up. More of a discussion on helpful preparations, labour positions and inductions specifically for VBACs
My first son was a c-section, now finding more info, I think with more time and knowledge I could have done natural… very disappointing.. but 27 weeks preg now, shooting for a natural vback!!!
I am 31 weeks due April 28th and I am hoping to get my VBAC 💜 I have been doing so much research and this time I have a midwife and it has been an amazing prenatal experience sofar. My hospital just opened up a birth center that I am not eligible for because it will be my first attempt at a VBAC and Incase the chance of rupture I need to be within the hospital.. it's a little disappointing but as long as I get my VBAC I don't care where I deliver 😂
Nicole Scaletti it’s going to turn out great!
Thanks much for the helpful information ,Am hoping to have a successful VBAC soon,I really appreciate all you videos
I’m currently 8weeks pregnant with my 3rd child I am only 24 years old I have history of preeclampsia I’m nervous 😟 I really wanna do VBAC I had 2 c-sections my last C-section was 2 years ago I’m willing to take the risk to not have surgery please pray for me 🙏🏾😊
I’m praying for you! 🙏🏽 and I’m in the same boat. I’m due in July and this is my 3rd pregnancy, both of my first two were c sections (which was never planned). I've always wanted to have a natural unmedicated homebirth and I’m going for it this time! We got this 💪🏽❤️
@@briannamakovu9009updates?? Hope all is well!
Same, my first born i had preeclampsia, i was also induced which i feel Is the reason i ended up in c section, my second child was vbac and my twins were c section, I’m pregnant with baby number 5 praying for a successful vbac
I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHHH. I have been wanting an answer to this. I had a sudden c section after being in labour for 15 hours. Was very upset at first coz I wanted to experience natural birth. So glad you are talking about this.
For number 2. You said understanding your c section. My baby had a small abdominal at 37 weeks so I was suggested induction. Ended up with c section was because I was diagnosed with GBS, & my induction failed after 10 hours of waiting for dilation. Could I still have a chance to try for vbac?
@@vyonncee I definitely think so because your baby had an abnormality that led to the induction in the first place! Obviously, you should talk to your doctor about it, but especially with one prior c-section, I think your odds are good!
Bridget Teyler you’re an angel. I’ve got higher hopes now. Thank you.
Virginia Ngan Chan : this was my exact situation 2yrs n 8 months back. Now i am 8months pregnant and is wanting to start discussing VBAC with my care provider.
Hey girl, thanks for all your videos. One day I was desperate looking for some videos or tips about the good candidate for a Vbac because my doctor wanted to try. I was so negative, stressed and scared because all my family give birth with C-section. When I told my doctor, his response was”what your family history has to do with you?” So I started to see your videos for some peace of mine 🥹🥹🥹 and guess what??? I had a successful Vbac last week with not pain medication at all ☺️☺️☺️. I did all my exercises, healthy eating since the beginning and positive birth affirmations, I also prepared myself about managing contractions with my husband. He was truly an amazing support ❤️. By the time I got to the hospital I was about 7 centimeters, when the doctor came an hour later I was 10 centimeters. We had not time for nothing even he didn’t even have time for changing clothes. I learned how to push in the moment and it was a short labor and delivery 🥰🥰🥰 thanks for all your videos that was a bless ❤️❤️
Please share tips
First thing is find a supportive doctor and talk about if you are a good candidate for a Vbac. Try to educate yourself about it, a healthy diet, exercise for pregnancy. I also did a lot of walking 45 mints a day plus 10 mints walking after each meal. If you can try to have sex every other day as I was told by my doctor. I also had a supportive nutritionist,she was a amazing she helped me chose good vitamins for pregnancy and a diet plan, so I never had a swollen feet. Try to have the lamaze childbirth class with your partner and a lot of positive birthing affirmations.
What is gap between C-section and VBAC
@@Ksandiramohan30at least18m9nth
Hi.
I love you're videos. You have been a massive inspiration and guidance for me for this pregnancy.
In my last labour I got to 6cm dilated and then stalled and unfortionately after hours I didn't dilate further, ending in a c-section.
So I am wondering if you would be willing to do a video on the facts about stalling in labour and how to get back on track and continue dilating. And why woman might stop dilating at any point throughout labour.
I had this exact experience and would love a video about this!
I had the same issue only I got to 8cm and stalled. I would love to see a video on this as well.
Thank you so much for all your videos. I learned so much from you and was able to have a VBAC with my second child. I really appreciate all your postpartum and breastfeeding videos as well! They were super helpful with my first baby and second baby. You are a gem ❤
Hey Bridget!! I just want to thank you for all the amazing info on your RUclips channel. I was really blessed by all the information before giving birth to my 3rd daughter in March 2020. I was able to have a successful VBAC with my 3rd after having a scheduled C-section because my 2nd baby was breech. I was just wondering, after a successful VBAC, if I have another kid what do they consider that? Is it a normal pregnancy or will it be another TOLAC? I've been looking for the information but can't find anywhere. Thank you for this amazing service that you provided all of us mommas!!
Im now overweight and 8 months post emergency c section due to failed induction...
Ive just found out im pregnant with my second and im just praying that somehow I can have the natural birth ive always prayed for ☹
I just found out that I'm pregnant again yesterday. This will be my 4th baby. I'm also 9 months post-partum and my last baby was born by c-section. I'm really hoping that I can have a natural birth too. My first 2 were natural births but 9 months ago with my last baby I had a c-section because she was sideways and wouldn't move.
@@kaylahenderson2937 i hope it all goes to plan for you hun!! I was a healthy 9 stone before having my son, and some how ive ballooned to a 14/15 stone the past 8 months. Im short too so im classed as obese. I've never been remotely close to this big before. Im so worried my weight is going to cause an issue to go for a vbac. I want my vbac desperately, I really want to give birth naturally. They induced me at 40 weeks and 4 days with my first but I shouldn't of let them. I should of waited it out. Im alot more informed this time and know what I want so I won't let them talk me into having anything I don't want this time. I got to 5/6 cm but was stuck at that for over 9 hours and baby was distressed so resulted in emergency c section then I had sepsis and retained placenta from the c section was very very ill. I don't want to have to go through that again it was very traumatic
Update.. I had a miscarriage on the 2nd of December at around 12 weeks.😭 devastated
@@ashleybrindley6353 I also had a miscarriage with this one as well on the last week of November. I'm so sorry for your loss❤
I've had 3 VBACs 🤩
Awesome! ❤
You. Are. Amazing!!!!!
Would love to know how it went and what you did in order for successful Vbacs. I had an emergency csection with my first baby last month and I am heart broken I couldn’t deliver naturally/vaginal birth. I had been in labor for almost 10 hours and then was told I needed a csection bc my sons heart dipped when I was given pitocin, I was already 7 almost 8cm dilated. It’s been really hard mentally for me.
@@Operafan1005 oh I'm so sorry. I really understand. I think the most important thing to have a successful VBAC is to find the section rate of WHERE you are delivering and then find a truly supportive VBAC doctor. In my experience the solo practice doctors are more supportive. So basically you need to find a VBAC supportive doctor who delivers in a low section rate hospital/center. Personally I went into spontaneous labor 1x at almost 42wks. She came after a very long long drawn out labor with lots of interventions. My 2nd VBAC was induction for pre eclampsia, it would have been an emergency csection but my OB went to bat for me and basically gave me 20 minutes to push my son out. He was sunny side up with a nuchal cord and was having decels. That labor was a full induction with magnesium and pitocin. My 3rd VBAC actually just happened 3wks ago. Again I was as induced for preeclampsia, and was on Magnesium and Pitocin. I refused the epidural, and was as mobile as I possibly could be on Magnesium (they normally make you stay in bed because it messes with motor function.) I'm convinced not getting the epidural allowed things to progress much faster than the previous times.
Sorry if I'm all over the place. I hope this made sense. I truly get grieving the birth experience you didnt have. Just remember it doesnt go as planned for most people, and at the end of the day the healthy breathing baby is what matters most. Hugs and good luck.
(Also I had a Doula for all 3 🥰)
Hi how u cn it
Inshallah I’ll have a healthy and safe virginal birth with my next pregnancy
Amin
Inshallah
My second pregnancy and will be induced at 38 weeks since my first pregnancy I had an emergency csec due to a placenta abruption. I’m terrified and wish there were more information on delivery’s after abruption.
I hope i can successfully give birth normally this january 2022 🙏🥺 please pray for me
39 weeks and my provider pulled the bait and switch. Totally supportive and now she's not. 🙄 For no good reason besides my cervix was still high and posterior but a lot of womens cervix doesn't drop until labor🤷♀️
Please please pleeeeeease do a video on how to become a doula ! And where, how much, the places of where you'll be a successful doula. Basically the whole spiel of becoming and what you need to know of becoming a doula. It's so limited on that on here and I just loved you videos when I was pregnant last year. Itll be much appreciated ❤❤❤
I’m so scared for my next birthing experience. They checked my cervix so many times that I ended up with an anterior lip on my cervix and had to stop pushing. I was so disappointed. They told me I had to have a csection. Now I’m terrified for another.
Am praying and hoping for vbac after 1 csection am pregnant now I had my csection 5 years ago
I am waiting for my 2nd VBAC at hospital!
I hope you made it through. ❤
The truth is being 37+ or carrying extra weight simply does not increase the chance of uterine rupture. OBGYNs would like you to think so but it just isn’t true. Just hoping any older and/or overweight mama’s hoping for a vbac who are watching this and are finding her words discouraging will be encouraged by that!
I'm 36 and overweight and currently 19 months postpartum . I'm willing to start a new pregnancy but now feeling insecure from so many things like duh I don't wanna die during childbirth obviously😢😢😢
I’m 33 and overweight and currently pregnant and going for a VBAC. I found an excellent doctor and care team that has been supportive and in no way discourages me from VBAC because of my weight. The factors my doctor has been monitoring are my blood pressure, blood sugar and other factors that may affect the health of the baby and me, but so far everything has been good. I would just suggest to manage your weight during pregnancy which was recommended but not pushed on me, I was told to just do my best to maintain a healthy diet and keep active.
Thank you Jesus and thank you Bridget for making this video I feel so much more prepared now ❤️
the first caesarean section was because my water broke, I was 40 weeks pregnant, but the baby was high up, it wasn't lowered down into the canal, I wasn't open at all, I didn't have any pain or contractions, the cervix wasn't softened at all, etc. , the body was simply not ready for childbirth at all, that's what a doctor told me.. is that recurring or non recurring issue?? 🤔 7:12
You are an incredible labor coach! I find your videos super interesting, even though I'm not pregnant I think it's important to be prepared 🙂
Kelly Bonomo absolutely! Diminishes the fear of the unknown!
My first baby born c section now I’m pregnant I wana give VBAC plz pray for me I can do this I’m so scared
Any update?
@Bridget Teyler I’m wondering if you’d ever do a RUclips Live Q&A. your channel has been such a source of information during this journey
I had am emergency c.s for my first child doh lost him and I want to try vbac just got pregnant 6 months after my CS what my chances
If I have another baby, I would like a VBAC. This gives me hope.
I live in a rural area in aus so there’s my local hospital and the next closest one is about 2 hrs away however the ob that runs my local hospital was so rude and uncomfortable and when he said we need to do an emergency cesarean and I started crying (obviously shattered that it had come to that) he deadpan asks me “why are you crying?” Then makes a show of asking everyone why I’m crying like I’m stupid.... I’ll be making the trek to the other hospital for my vbac 🤦🏼♀️
My son was breach so I had a c section at 40 weeks. I had a low transverse incision. After I hemorrhaged a bit but did not need a blood transfusion. It stopped with pitocin and fundal message. My son is now 1 1/2 he will turn 2 and a week later my next baby is due. So they’ll be exactly 24 months apart
I am low risk in everyway accept there’s a 15m gap between births instead of 18m. Suggestion?
This channel is so helpful especially when you don’t have anyone to tell you about these things. Had my first baby thx to your videos I was prepared for every situation. Thank you😘😘😘😘😘😘looking forward to doing a vbac with my second baby.
Thank you so much for this vid, you shone a light on me
Hi i will be 39 years and 11 months when Im due for my 2nd. Would I still go for a VBAC as the first one was at 35 years and 11 months ..
I am planning for successful vbac2 in Sep. Pls pray for me. Kindly share any tips as well
Good luck, my first baby was C-section because he was breech, then I went on to have 4 vaginal births, try to avoid induction as that increases the chances of another C-section and the pain is ridiculous, by the grace of God I was able to safely deliver my baby but it was not a good experience at all, but then again I didn’t want an epidural and took another medication instead, if you and baby are healthy try to labor at home as much as possible
I'm praying for a vbac this time though I had a csection at 26 weeks
I had 3 natural births an my 4th was a c sec 12 years ago my consultant keeps trying to make me have a c sec again now I'm 33 an healthy
Thank you for this video!
With God willing I hope im going to deliver natural after 1 C section please more details what will help me i have weeks to go.
I'm 14 weeks 3 days with baby #3 and was told I have to have a c section but I don't want to have a repeat
Your video is so helpful❤️ Thank you
I'm 33 weeks pregnant, hoping for a successful vbac
You didn’t mention it here but when I was filling out my paperwork for an attempted VBAC with my provider, one of the risks listed was being black. Not kidding. I asked about it and didn’t get a clear answer, but would love one.
Really?! Omg I need to know why?!
Thank you for the very helpful video, I am follower after today! Just so you’re aware, the link you provide for Vbac facts is actually a link to purchase the owners $200-$500+ courses just to share statistics and pre made videos 🥴🥴🥴. If you have any other sources, that would be so helpful and way less sketchy. Thank you again for all of your free info.
Is placental abruption leading to C-section in first pregnancy a high risk factor for future pregnancies while considering a VBAC?
What happens if you received a c-section because they said I wasn't dilating past 4cm and had me in the bed not allowing to walk which is when I stopped dilating?
thank you for sharing.. it's very informative.. can i still have vbac ?im'm on my 22 weeks already..
not sure if anyone will see this comment but i thought i would ask anyways.
i had a c section when i was 17 because of a few reasons. my baby had pooped inside the womb but my labour did come on naturally. his heart rate kept dropping and eventually when i got to 10 cm, he didn’t want to come out and had some poo down his throat so a c section occurred.
my son is 2 in 2 weeks and we have began trying for another baby. i have my heart set on a vbac but wanted to know if i was likely to have a successful one. i’m pretty healthy, i’m almost 20 and at an average weight. i have no history of natal diabetes or anything and my first pregnancy was described by midwives as the ideal pregnancy.
This video has come just in time for me! Thank you 😊
I had 2 cesaaren and now 5 year letter i am again pregnant 6month start my heart desire normal delivery plz guide me for vbac i m from pakistan
*2snaps* U go girl! You're awesome, lil pretty self💕
Great info, ty!
Turns out I’m a v bac. Didn’t know that was unusual. My mom had two v bac’s, including me.
I gave birth Vaginally birth my first pregnancy and my 2nd the placenta ripped away and I had to have an emergency c section. I’m hoping for my 3rd to be a vaginal birth.
Oh that was my experience too. I had normal delivery from my first pregnancy the CS on the 2nd because my placenta came out first before the baby. And im 36pregnant now. Hoping to have a normal delivery but I had a vertical incision
How did it go?
Is vbac possible after 13 months of previous c section ?
Yes, it is. The general recommendation is 18 months birth to birth but many women have shorter intervals than that.
Bridget, I had a cesarian 8 years ago and now I am 34 weeks preraring to natural. But she is breach position. I am doing acumpuncture, the positions you recomened since 30 weeks..can you talk more about what can we do in this case?
How did things work out for you and baby?
Hoping to have my vbac this July with my son 💙
What about twin vbac? If all these requirements that you mention are met, what about twin vbac? How much bigger is the risk for uterine rupture?
Any specifics for VBAC with twins? I'm currently pregnant with twins and would love a VBAC. Had one previous c-section because of placenta abruption 24 months ago.
Thanks a lot for this video🙏🏽. I watched your videos religiously when I was pregnant last year, 2022. However my baby was late as my due date was the 6th of august and I was scheduled for an induction on the 12th of August at about 40+5, but on getting to the hospital and doing the scan, it was discovered I had no amniotic fluid so I was advised to have an emergency C-section and no longer the induction as planned, which made me so anxious and scared, thankfully baby and I were amazing. Do you please have any tips on how to avoid low amniotic fluid and also tips on having a successful vbac. I’d like to try for another baby soon but I’m really scared of what to expect as low amniotic fluid doesn’t seem to be a common situation upon doing research.
Thanks a lot for helping us all❤
Hey mommas ! I’m 24 third pregnancy and I am seeing a high risk doctor for my heart condition. I am going for a vaginal birth after 2 c sections
I'm 40 weeks today and my OB scheduled me for repeat C Section 2 days from now. I assumed I would have this baby by now as I've had irregular contractions for the last month at least but now it seems that is not enough time to go into labor on my own. My first CS was due to breech presentation and anterior placenta. I'm 35 in good health. Baby is head down and all checkups have been good. My daughter is 18 months old now. I'm really thinking I'm going to call and postpone my csection to give my body a chance to go into labor on it's own. Any additional advice?
Any update what happened?
Update: I had a successful VBAC 5/15/2020 of a healthy baby boy! Owen William Rizk 6lbs 14oz. My water broke 5/14 around 830am and I had to to go to the hospital that morning although I was not having regular contractions due to risk of infection. I walked around and did squats trying to get some contractions going. I had to get a cervical balloon placed bc i couldn't be induced with cervidil due to previous c section which was in for 12 hours to open cervix which was 1. The next morning I got to 4cm with some but not regular contractions. I made the decision to keep trying for vbac and they said I could get some pitocin and I made the decision to get an epidural as I had experienced a lot of pain with the cervical balloon, due to an accidental installation of all 120ccs into uterine balloon (supposed to be 60 split into 2 balloons) the doctor caught it but I realized how much pain I could manage and it was less! I also experienced compartmentalization of epidural so had 1 sided relief. Got a bolus of medicine diluted to create volume to reach the other side and did have more relief. Yes you have to stay in bed then and get Foley. There were many steps to this process but active labor, pushing lasted about 15 minutes after around 32 hours of progressing through the stages. Hes healthy and beautiful and I do have some vaginal stitches which are painful but I'm able to stand up with him and help out so much more than with c section. I also will be able to drive safely although it's too painful this week. It was not an easy process but I'm so glad I decided to push the csection and he finally came. The Lord had a plan all along and every pregnancy looks so different. Do what is right for you and your pregnancy and your baby. :)
He came on the same day that I had pushed the csection to and my water broke the day before. 😊
Oh thank you for replying. Congratulations. Stay safe and healthy
Praise be to God. Wow, so inspiring.
Thanks a lot for posting this video. I had a c section because baby was posterior and did not put pressure on the cervix, leading to me not going into labor on my own but having to be induced... Labor began and but did not progress at the rate that care provider wanted. Would this be a recurring or a non recurring reason? I am doing what I can to prevent posterior labor this time. Any advice will be helpful.
Currently 38 weeks. Planned induction for TOLAC at 39 weeks because of size worries. (First baby got stuck in my pelvic structure because she was sunny side up and couldnt drop any farther) Im nervous but also determined. Im hoping I may go naturally before the induction date but we will see.
Hey,How did it go?
How did you go Jessica? I'm in the same situation and would love to hear how you went.
@@JennyCherryredHello you hard VBAC?
Hey Bridget. Your videos are amazing n really helpful. Im kind of binge watching them. Just a request from your new subscriber. Could you make a video about
1. people who had laproscopic myomectomy and hv a uterine scar. How can they prepare to have a vaginal delivery.
2. Also, a video about the exercises that can prepare you for delivery.
Thank you again. You are awesome :) love from Belgium.
Thank you so much 🙏❤️
My doctor didn’t even give me the option just said, “well your hips wouldn’t let him come down so we are just going to schedule another C-section” I got to 7 cm with my first. I feel like I am a good candidate. Im only 22. And healthy:/. Not sure if I should get a new provider. Its just im 23 weeks along and with Covid 19 and so many uncertainties im not sure what to do:(
Edit: You literally answered all my questions 😂
Ashley Yoonie try to go with a midwife if possible I’ll be 37 weeks this Wednesday and I’m blessed to have a obgyn and midwife who supports my vbac best of luck to you ❤️
Faith Greene Thank you so much faith! It’s so hard to even see my dr because the whole Covid thing:/ but thank you !! Will try to stay positive
Same here...I am sonscared of this Covid 19 that I donot want to stay for this long in the hospital.I would Rather a Csection so I can be in and out 😀
Has anyone have had a vbac after classical ? great video God bless all births in Jesus name!
Hi Bridget, is it safest to have a VBAC after 2 c-section at the hospital or in a home birth? Many thanks
Subscribed!
My son's birth involved an emergency c-section and it was incredibly traumatic for me, so I'm determined to have a VBAC. Thank you so much for your advice 🙂
Same!
How much gap needed between two deliveries?
Hi, I'm 27 weeks pregnant, I had one C-section about 13 months ago. My blood pressure in this pregnancy is on the border line, please what can I do to help me to go to VBAC and if I have a high blood pressure can I still go to VBAC?
This is my exact situation
I had a c-section 6 years ago with my second child because with my 1st I almost had a 4th degree tear. It was highly suggested I have my second c-section. I don't know why I want to have my next natural. I'm just not sure if it's for me. Either way I get a baby though 🙂
I have gestational diabetes! They just found out 2 weeks ago, I have now 16 days left till my due date and I really want a vbac! What do I do? Is it safe for me?
What happened to you. VBAC ??
Yes! My son slid out & he’s very healthy! Postpartum is wayyyyyyy better than after a c section!
How’s the chances for vbac after 12 months of c section?? Thank you
I want to know what you all ate during your pregnancies if your labor was short or the baby came out with no complications like tearing?