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For one, I would not do anything
to induce labor ("naturally" or otherwise), especially after a ceserean section. In fact, I feel the term "natural induction"
is an oxymoron.
However, I do feel that unassisted
childbirth is actually the saftest way to have a VBAC, all things considered, because I honestly believe it's intervention
that make birth riskier, especially a birth that occurs after a previous c/section.
Also, I had a waterbirth with
Ethan (my UCBAC Baby), so I feel that the weight and strain of gravity on my uterus scar was greatly lessened, most likely reducing
my already tiny chance of uterine rupture even further.
~Carrie
UC Board CL
I had a UCA2C in May...
I think it's especially important to UC after a cesarean. I found
that VBACing in the hospital was next to impossible. I had one Dr tell me that she didn't believe in VBAC and I should just
let her give me a repeat C. Eventually I was complete, and that very same Dr somehow became in charge of me. She wheeled me
into the operating room against my will, which stopped my labor. I ended up stuck in transition without progressing and having
another c/s.
I recommend avoiding anybody who doesn't believe in you and getting in touch with Leilah McCracken at
BirthLove. Good luck!
I also recommend water
birth, and being really patient with yourself. Drop me a line anytime at
kiley@amitysworld.com
Kiley
UC Board CL
No, though if you feel a lot of anger or anxiety left over from your c-section, you should probably
work through those before the birth, so they don't pop up in the midst of labor (gosh, I don't like that word-- birth is not
always hard work!), and interfere with the process. Beatrice-- mama to Max (6, CNM hospital birth), William (4, LM home waterbirth),
Dora (2, family UC), Wee One (in belly, arriving late-Winter, UC)
*Bee's Official Disclaimer: All of my answers express
my own personal opinion, and as I am not a trained birth professional, but better, an experienced mother, none of it ought
to be construed as medical advice.*
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