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! 😍😍😍💜💜💜
@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 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 UA-cam def kept me going 🙌🏾
I am 42 weeks pregnant, the pressure for induction is almost unbearable as a previous c section. I am super low risk and i am praying that the LORD grants me my wish❤ Edit: labour came 42+1 baby born withing 24hours of labour. I ended up with forceps delivery and I am so happy there was no ceaserian section
@@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!
Hello it is 2023. And I just wanna say I am so thankful for your videos on VBAC and natural births. I had my successful VBAC this year. It was an amazing experience. I educated myself via UA-cam and advocated for myself during childbirth. I literally told the L&D staff I saw this on UA-cam they said do this or that! Thank you once again!!❤
Hey im glad i read ur cmnt , i also had a ceaser 2.5 years ago now i want to try vbac. Can u plz help me with ur experience and how did u overcome ur problems? I would really love to uave ur response
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.
That's the reason I chose a midwife for my 2nd vbac , night and day. My obgyn tried to bully me up till the day I delivered naturally and she said she couldn't believe it ! Well after that I choose a midwife and such a beautiful positive experience.
God bless all of y'all moms that were able to conceive after csection. I am currently pregnant, I am so anxious about giving birth really want to do it naturally without getting cut again. God bless you all I'm so blessed and happy to see all these wonderful comments about having a Vbac. Thank you so much for sharing God is so good!
I did it 💪🏻 i had a successful VBAC 2 weeks ago i am so happy and so proud of myself! 🥺 hopping for a successful VBAC to all the mamas who’s welling to try❤️
neiruzz abdi get well soon ❤️ to be honest i was determined to have a successful vbac and i have been exercising during my pregnancy doing a prenatal yoga and light pilates and walking almost daily for 30 minutes minimum and most importantly finding a supportive OG
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 at 2cm at 37 weeks, but my sons heart rate kept dropping. I went the ER from him not moving and I was in surgery QUICK. I hope my next pregnancy I can have a vbac.
Hello Bridget! I am currently pregnant with our 4th child and about to give birth vaginally soon. I am one of those women who had a vertical C-section during my first pregnancy due to the baby's breech position and I just want to share that I had a successful vaginal birth to our 2nd child. But my partner and I decided to have it after 6 years. It really feels empowering on my end that God allowed me to give birth vaginally and I am most grateful because I once again gave birth vaginally to our 3rd child (after 4 years) and hopefully to this 4th child right now (3 years from my previous vaginal birth). I just want to inspire other women out there who are planning to have a successful TOLAC and VBAC that it is really possible. Just plan, educate yourself and ask guidance and strength from the Lord because in Him, nothing is impossible. Finally, thank you Bridget for reminding us that our body is built to birth. This is an important takeaway I got from you that could also change the mindset of other women about giving birth. More power to your advocacy! God bless you always!
Thank you for sharing the details of your birth story. I also have a vertical scar from 4 years ago and am 39+3 today, feeling crampy but not yet in active labor. I’ve been praying for a successful vbac throughout the pregnancy and it is encouraging to hear about your experience. I agree that with God, all things are possible🙌
Thanks for your beautiful words! So encouraging and I love that you praise God through it all. I have one 8 year old son. He was a c section delivery due to arrest of dilation from him being sunny side up (occiput anterior), never engaged in my pelvis and I stopped dilating at 4 cm after three days of labor and trying to deliver vaginal. I’m almost 22 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I pray that God helps me to have a successful vbac with him or her.
@@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
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??!!
My first birth was traumatic at 33 weeks with an emergency c-section(preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome). I waited 4 years. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and am hoping for a successful VBAC. Wish me luck
I just had my SECOND successful vbac 2 weeks ago and I loved that i was able to do it again. It went very fast and was intense from the previous one.. but was amazing.. ❤
Had successful and unmedicated vbac of my second son on April 12! Watched almost all your videos,Bridget ❤️ I felt so calm and prepared on THAT day. Gave birth almost without pain in 4 hours ❤️❤️
Love all your videos. Watched this preparing for my vbac. Many of my family and even doctors said I couldn't do it and I proved them wrong yesterday! Had a successful vbac 21 months after my first c section. 🥳
I searched and searched. Im on medicaid and that made it feel even more impossible. Thankfully I kept praying, kept searching, and finally found a provider and I get to go see him for the first time 11.21.24 and I am about to hit 27 weeks. I'm not sure how the appointment will go but I am overjoyed with the idea that the Lord has gotten me this far. So keep looking, keep asking questions, keep calling around! Look for a support group and ask the women for recommendations on Dr's maybe that could help?
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. 🙏🏻
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!
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.
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.
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!!! ❤️
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 😀
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.
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
I fit all the criteria other than being 37..had first baby natural..second c section side to side not up and down and now pregnant with my 3rd baby at 37..hoping for natural despite age
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
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
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 …
thank u for all the support and ur videos they were amazing help gave birth to a 8 pounds baby in a country i didn't speak the language and had little support since covo19 and was all alone but u helped giude me thro all ur videos keep up the great work
I had two c-sections. One in 2012, the other in 2014. I’m due in November of this year and really hoping for a vaginal delivery 🤞🏽🤞🏽. I don’t want to have to deal with the recovery from a c-section again
This video helped me so much more than I even thought it would! Im so grateful I got to see it! I feel so much more confident in moving forward with a VBAC which is my biggest dream come true to be able to do. I am a bit overweight but I feel Im still a good candidate outside of that no matter what! Thank you again for this video and I'll be watching more!
I just had a c section my baby was sunny side up and wasn’t descending they gave me another hour to try but I said just do the c section as I was exhausted. Now I’m hoping my next child for a Vbac 🙏🏼❤️
The reason I had to have a csection was because of an awful nurse. Once I got my epidural I was not allowed to move in my bed, I was told to lay completely flat on my back, I wasn't even allowed to lay on my side. I was too afraid to advocate for myself and so I became a failure to progress
Same here. After 3 C sections i finally found a midwife who let me TOLAC after 3 C sections and being pregnant with my 4th. No complications, no medications, no interventions. I had a home birth May 2021 after 3 C sections. Healing time is much easier of a recovery
@@luckyduck2928 your story is so encouraging to hear. I just gave birth to my first, I wanted a natural birth soooo bad but it ended in an emergency c section because his umbilical cord was wrapped around him cutting off oxygen 😔 hearing women’s successful VBAC stories gives me confidence that I don’t only have to have c sections
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 fit all the recommendations for a vbac except that I’m 43. I’m fit and healthy and have had several vaginal births but my last was a c section because the baby changed position after I went into labor and it stopped my labor. I am trying for a vbac in March because I want a better recovery.
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🤞
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'm 32 weeks prego with my 3rd child. Previous 2 were c sections. First was an emergency c section from stalled labor at 10cm and fetal distress. That was a terrible experience I don't want to repeat. 2nd one was planned. I never went into labor with #2 I was just miserable from severe prego symptoms to the point where I couldn't eat or sleep enough and didn't want to suffer any longer. I have no idea what to expect this time around. I was told #3 is currently in the 95th percentile for weight so I am not sure if I really want to try for a vbac or not if she's gonna be huge. The only reason I even considered a vbac is because I have heard that the recovery time is a lot quicker than a c section. My c sections were quick and easy without any complications though so I kinda like the idea of sticking to what I know. For now I'm just gathering info.
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 ❤
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.
Hey Bridget!! I just want to thank you for all the amazing info on your UA-cam 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!!
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.
Thankfully all the OBs in the office I've talked to are supportive of me trying! I'm just so nervous because I'm physically out of shape and stressing that I can't do it. Searching for a VBAC group now!
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.
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
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
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 🤦🏼♀️
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🤷♀️
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 🥰)
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.
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 had a repeat section just under a week ago. I was very upset because my body did all it needed to do on it’s own. I dilated all on my own, my water broke on it’s own and I successfully made it to 8cm dilated without any pain medication. I then got an epidural because I couldn’t take the pain (I was stuck at 8cm for over an hour and a half). Nonetheless, even after an epidural, my body continued to fully 10cm dilated. I began to push after hours of waiting for the urge that never came. I pushed for almost 3 hours. My doctor could see the head but the head would never get past a certain point. I was pushing with all that I had in me. And my doctor said my babies skull bones were just pushing again my pubic bone. My pubic bone wasn’t allowing her through. This was the same issue I had with my first daughter. After this second time, I felt like next time I should just schedule a c section because clearly my body can’t do this. But am I wrong? Can my body still do this? Can I some how make my pubic bone wider or open up? I’m so frustrated. I’m thankful for two healthy girls but I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to a vbac and how badly I wanted my recovery to be easier.
Sorry to hear about your disappointment. I think there are some positions like squatting that can "expand" or flex the pelvis so that it opens more widely for baby to go down. Maybe you can discuss this aspect with doctors and midwives to confirm.
You might have an angled cervix opening. Which you can still have a successful vagina delivery. My friend had this same issue and they had a home birth. Her husband literally had to take his fingers and lift her cervix so the babies head could come through while she pushed. This may or may not be the issue,, I don’t know but it doesn’t hurt To do some research for yourself. 😘
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.
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 ❤❤❤
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.
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.
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 😂
My doctor told me today that he recommends vbac for this pregnancy. I'm excited and now scared. Haha! I'm wondering, how will I know when or how to push? Lol. So here I am on UA-cam looking for more information on vbac and vaginal birth. I am due in 4 weeks. 😖
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?
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?
This is so weird that yu posted this! I have been thinking about vbac for the past week. I had my first baby last Oct via cesarean. Though it's too early to start planning for another child, I do know that I want more kids. I have been trying to get information on vbac to help mean got a little bit more comfortable with the idea of it. Of course I truly want a natural birth next time but the thought of my uterus rupturing is terrifying but so is the thought of having another cesarean. I did not have a great experience recovering from my cesarean so I want to avoid it at all costs. If course, I'll wait after 18mo to try again but I pray everyday that I don't go through a csec again. Thank you sooo much for this video and putting my mind at ease a bit🙌🏽🙏🏼
Hi Bridget, where are you getting the 1/200 woman getting uterine rupture? Everything I am finding states 1/100. I am scheduling a consultation with a doc for a vbac soon and I would love to point them to your numbers.
hi bridget im 30y/o .i had 2cesarian section. in my 1st and 2nd baby. and now im pregnant after 10yrs.for my 3rd baby...can i ask if i can do a VBAC this time?thanks
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 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 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 UA-cam def kept me going 🙌🏾
I am 42 weeks pregnant, the pressure for induction is almost unbearable as a previous c section. I am super low risk and i am praying that the LORD grants me my wish❤
Edit: labour came 42+1 baby born withing 24hours of labour. I ended up with forceps delivery and I am so happy there was no ceaserian section
Sending you hugs mama
@@aijayuche9048 ❤️ thank you
🎉❤
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
Im loving these comments i had C-section with my first baby now im pregnant again and thinking of vaginal birth
How did your delivery go?
Hello it is 2023. And I just wanna say I am so thankful for your videos on VBAC and natural births. I had my successful VBAC this year. It was an amazing experience. I educated myself via UA-cam and advocated for myself during childbirth. I literally told the L&D staff I saw this on UA-cam they said do this or that! Thank you once again!!❤
Hey im glad i read ur cmnt , i also had a ceaser 2.5 years ago now i want to try vbac. Can u plz help me with ur experience and how did u overcome ur problems? I would really love to uave ur response
Congratulations! If you dont mind, what is age gap between the two births? 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
That's the reason I chose a midwife for my 2nd vbac , night and day. My obgyn tried to bully me up till the day I delivered naturally and she said she couldn't believe it ! Well after that I choose a midwife and such a beautiful positive experience.
God bless all of y'all moms that were able to conceive after csection. I am currently pregnant, I am so anxious about giving birth really want to do it naturally without getting cut again. God bless you all I'm so blessed and happy to see all these wonderful comments about having a Vbac. Thank you so much for sharing God is so good!
Hopping for a successful VBAC inshallah and all the Mama’s out there ❤️ we can do it 💪🏻
I did it 💪🏻 i had a successful VBAC 2 weeks ago i am so happy and so proud of myself! 🥺 hopping for a successful VBAC to all the mamas who’s welling to try❤️
Mirah al gold MashaAllah congratulations hun I just had C section 2 months ago am just watching to learn more
Mirah al gold tell me how you made it
neiruzz abdi get well soon ❤️ to be honest i was determined to have a successful vbac and i have been exercising during my pregnancy doing a prenatal yoga and light pilates and walking almost daily for 30 minutes minimum and most importantly finding a supportive OG
In sha Allah ..
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 at 2cm at 37 weeks, but my sons heart rate kept dropping. I went the ER from him not moving and I was in surgery QUICK. I hope my next pregnancy I can have a vbac.
Main bhi chahungi k vbac ho mera bhi
Hello Bridget! I am currently pregnant with our 4th child and about to give birth vaginally soon. I am one of those women who had a vertical C-section during my first pregnancy due to the baby's breech position and I just want to share that I had a successful vaginal birth to our 2nd child. But my partner and I decided to have it after 6 years. It really feels empowering on my end that God allowed me to give birth vaginally and I am most grateful because I once again gave birth vaginally to our 3rd child (after 4 years) and hopefully to this 4th child right now (3 years from my previous vaginal birth).
I just want to inspire other women out there who are planning to have a successful TOLAC and VBAC that it is really possible. Just plan, educate yourself and ask guidance and strength from the Lord because in Him, nothing is impossible.
Finally, thank you Bridget for reminding us that our body is built to birth. This is an important takeaway I got from you that could also change the mindset of other women about giving birth.
More power to your advocacy! God bless you always!
I'm so happy for you and your family 💘🙏
Thank you for sharing the details of your birth story. I also have a vertical scar from 4 years ago and am 39+3 today, feeling crampy but not yet in active labor.
I’ve been praying for a successful vbac throughout the pregnancy and it is encouraging to hear about your experience.
I agree that with God, all things are possible🙌
Amazing to read 🥹 Congratulations and ALL GLORY BE TO GOD 🙏
So happy to hear that congratulations dear sister. Thank God that you did it, all glory to God🙏
Thanks for your beautiful words! So encouraging and I love that you praise God through it all. I have one 8 year old son. He was a c section delivery due to arrest of dilation from him being sunny side up (occiput anterior), never engaged in my pelvis and I stopped dilating at 4 cm after three days of labor and trying to deliver vaginal. I’m almost 22 weeks pregnant with my second baby and I pray that God helps me to have a successful vbac with him or her.
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.
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??!!
My first birth was traumatic at 33 weeks with an emergency c-section(preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome). I waited 4 years. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and am hoping for a successful VBAC. Wish me luck
How did it go?
I too am curious how everything went. Praying everything went well.
How did it go...
I just had my SECOND successful vbac 2 weeks ago and I loved that i was able to do it again. It went very fast and was intense from the previous one.. but was amazing.. ❤
Thats amazing to hear, way to go Christine! I am planning on my first home birth and 2nd vbac this upcoming June!
@@remypfeiffer4287 Aw thanks. I appreciate that. I wish you the best. ❤
How far apart where ur babies?? I had twins last yr now scared to do a vbac with this one
@@roxieem9681 first son was born 5/24/17, second was 2/7/20
What was your secret because am planning to go for vbac too but am feeling any indication of labour in my 40 weeks now
Had successful and unmedicated vbac of my second son on April 12! Watched almost all your videos,Bridget ❤️ I felt so calm and prepared on THAT day. Gave birth almost without pain in 4 hours ❤️❤️
Hi, what's the gap between your first and second pregnancy?
@@RAJKUMAR-nc5lg Hi, 2 years :)
Have you feel pain in c section area during labour?please tell me. i feel really sceared.
@@juleeakter6972 No, didn't feel any pain in that area :)
@@migle246 you are so lucky please share yours experience
And please tell me your body type also
Love all your videos. Watched this preparing for my vbac. Many of my family and even doctors said I couldn't do it and I proved them wrong yesterday! Had a successful vbac 21 months after my first c section. 🥳
My second is also going to be delivered after 21 months ,my first was emergency C-section.Please can you help me out what you did and the workouts
Congratulations mama
What was ur scar thickness
@@NK-nr3orhow did it work out for you mama❤
Finding a supportive provider is the hard part.
I searched and searched. Im on medicaid and that made it feel even more impossible. Thankfully I kept praying, kept searching, and finally found a provider and I get to go see him for the first time 11.21.24 and I am about to hit 27 weeks. I'm not sure how the appointment will go but I am overjoyed with the idea that the Lord has gotten me this far. So keep looking, keep asking questions, keep calling around! Look for a support group and ask the women for recommendations on Dr's maybe that could help?
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.
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!
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,
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 had a VBAC after 2 c sections in July!
And a big baby too 10.3 pounds !
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 am due in 6 weeks. I had my first son via c section 1 year and 10 months ago (Feb 2023). I really hope for a VBAC but I am trying not to stress.
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 😀
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.
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
I fit all the criteria other than being 37..had first baby natural..second c section side to side not up and down and now pregnant with my 3rd baby at 37..hoping for natural despite age
How many gap in yiur pregnancy
I had a vbac after 3 csections at age 38!
It took a lot of self advocating and prayers
to have wisdom and supportive people around me. It is possible💗
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
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 ?
I had a c section, followed by three vbacs, followed by another c section. About to have another... would love a vbac again... we will see 🥰
Update?
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 …
thank u for all the support and ur videos they were amazing help gave birth to a 8 pounds baby in a country i didn't speak the language and had little support since covo19 and was all alone but u helped giude me thro all ur videos keep up the great work
I had two c-sections. One in 2012, the other in 2014. I’m due in November of this year and really hoping for a vaginal delivery 🤞🏽🤞🏽. I don’t want to have to deal with the recovery from a c-section again
You and I both
How’s it go
How did it go?
@leia how did it go
@@TheDaniMilan I was too high risk to get one unfortunately
This video helped me so much more than I even thought it would! Im so grateful I got to see it! I feel so much more confident in moving forward with a VBAC which is my biggest dream come true to be able to do. I am a bit overweight but I feel Im still a good candidate outside of that no matter what! Thank you again for this video and I'll be watching more!
When are you due? If you don’t mind me asking
I just had a c section my baby was sunny side up and wasn’t descending they gave me another hour to try but I said just do the c section as I was exhausted. Now I’m hoping my next child for a Vbac 🙏🏼❤️
Thanks much for the helpful information ,Am hoping to have a successful VBAC soon,I really appreciate all you videos
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
The reason I had to have a csection was because of an awful nurse. Once I got my epidural I was not allowed to move in my bed, I was told to lay completely flat on my back, I wasn't even allowed to lay on my side. I was too afraid to advocate for myself and so I became a failure to progress
Same here.
After 3 C sections i finally found a midwife who let me TOLAC after 3 C sections and being pregnant with my 4th.
No complications, no medications, no interventions. I had a home birth May 2021 after 3 C sections.
Healing time is much easier of a recovery
Same happened to me 😕 I felt so defeated
@@luckyduck2928 your story is so encouraging to hear. I just gave birth to my first, I wanted a natural birth soooo bad but it ended in an emergency c section because his umbilical cord was wrapped around him cutting off oxygen 😔 hearing women’s successful VBAC stories gives me confidence that I don’t only have to have c sections
Same here...one stupid nurse did the same and it resulted in c-section for me two months back..
same happened to me!
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.
I fit all the recommendations for a vbac except that I’m 43. I’m fit and healthy and have had several vaginal births but my last was a c section because the baby changed position after I went into labor and it stopped my labor. I am trying for a vbac in March because I want a better recovery.
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🤞
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'm 32 weeks prego with my 3rd child. Previous 2 were c sections. First was an emergency c section from stalled labor at 10cm and fetal distress. That was a terrible experience I don't want to repeat. 2nd one was planned. I never went into labor with #2 I was just miserable from severe prego symptoms to the point where I couldn't eat or sleep enough and didn't want to suffer any longer. I have no idea what to expect this time around. I was told #3 is currently in the 95th percentile for weight so I am not sure if I really want to try for a vbac or not if she's gonna be huge. The only reason I even considered a vbac is because I have heard that the recovery time is a lot quicker than a c section. My c sections were quick and easy without any complications though so I kinda like the idea of sticking to what I know. For now I'm just gathering info.
Loved this and I'm so ready for my successful VBAC!
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 ❤
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
I had a c section with my first and got pregnant 7-8 months pp and I get to have a vbac my doc said!
Did you succeed ❤
Hey Bridget!! I just want to thank you for all the amazing info on your UA-cam 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!!
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.
This video needs a follow up. More of a discussion on helpful preparations, labour positions and inductions specifically for VBACs
Thankfully all the OBs in the office I've talked to are supportive of me trying! I'm just so nervous because I'm physically out of shape and stressing that I can't do it. Searching for a VBAC group now!
This is helpful because I just had my first c-section in December and going to deliver again in December
Update 🙏
Please update love! How did it go??
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.
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
Am praying and hoping for vbac after 1 csection am pregnant now I had my csection 5 years ago
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❤
Inshallah I’ll have a healthy and safe virginal birth with my next pregnancy
Amin
Inshallah
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!
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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??
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 🤦🏼♀️
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🤷♀️
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
Very well-made video, thank you!!
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
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 had a repeat section just under a week ago. I was very upset because my body did all it needed to do on it’s own. I dilated all on my own, my water broke on it’s own and I successfully made it to 8cm dilated without any pain medication. I then got an epidural because I couldn’t take the pain (I was stuck at 8cm for over an hour and a half). Nonetheless, even after an epidural, my body continued to fully 10cm dilated. I began to push after hours of waiting for the urge that never came. I pushed for almost 3 hours. My doctor could see the head but the head would never get past a certain point. I was pushing with all that I had in me. And my doctor said my babies skull bones were just pushing again my pubic bone. My pubic bone wasn’t allowing her through. This was the same issue I had with my first daughter. After this second time, I felt like next time I should just schedule a c section because clearly my body can’t do this. But am I wrong? Can my body still do this? Can I some how make my pubic bone wider or open up? I’m so frustrated. I’m thankful for two healthy girls but I can’t tell you how much I was looking forward to a vbac and how badly I wanted my recovery to be easier.
Sorry to hear about your disappointment. I think there are some positions like squatting that can "expand" or flex the pelvis so that it opens more widely for baby to go down. Maybe you can discuss this aspect with doctors and midwives to confirm.
You might have an angled cervix opening. Which you can still have a successful vagina delivery. My friend had this same issue and they had a home birth. Her husband literally had to take his fingers and lift her cervix so the babies head could come through while she pushed. This may or may not be the issue,, I don’t know but it doesn’t hurt
To do some research for yourself. 😘
Yes I had the same problem
U tried your level best c section doesn't make u less mother dont worry
I should’ve never had a c section but the impatient doctor didn’t want to wait on the process.
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.
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 ❤❤❤
Thank you Jesus and thank you Bridget for making this video I feel so much more prepared now ❤️
Is vbac possible after 13 months of previous c section ?
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 ..
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.
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.
thank you so much for all these positive vibe.....
@Bridget Teyler I’m wondering if you’d ever do a UA-cam Live Q&A. your channel has been such a source of information during this journey
Tips start at 5:02
I am waiting for my 2nd VBAC at hospital!
I hope you made it through. ❤
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!
My doctor told me today that he recommends vbac for this pregnancy. I'm excited and now scared. Haha! I'm wondering, how will I know when or how to push? Lol. So here I am on UA-cam looking for more information on vbac and vaginal birth. I am due in 4 weeks. 😖
Im due March 11, im still undecided about a vbac😣Good luck to you!
Im also due March 11 & hoping for a vbac. He is head down and my daughter was breech
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
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?
I had 2 cs this video is giving me hope. . Thanks
I can prepare my myself for the vbac for my next pregnancy ✊✊✊💪
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?
I’m praying for a vba4c!
thank you for sharing.. it's very informative.. can i still have vbac ?im'm on my 22 weeks already..
Thank you so much for the video. Can a VBAC be done after 12 months C-section
I'm praying for a vbac this time though I had a csection at 26 weeks
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?
This is so weird that yu posted this! I have been thinking about vbac for the past week. I had my first baby last Oct via cesarean. Though it's too early to start planning for another child, I do know that I want more kids. I have been trying to get information on vbac to help mean got a little bit more comfortable with the idea of it. Of course I truly want a natural birth next time but the thought of my uterus rupturing is terrifying but so is the thought of having another cesarean. I did not have a great experience recovering from my cesarean so I want to avoid it at all costs. If course, I'll wait after 18mo to try again but I pray everyday that I don't go through a csec again. Thank you sooo much for this video and putting my mind at ease a bit🙌🏽🙏🏼
What questions should you ask a doula to see if they good fit, especially with a VBAC?
Hi Bridget, where are you getting the 1/200 woman getting uterine rupture? Everything I am finding states 1/100. I am scheduling a consultation with a doc for a vbac soon and I would love to point them to your numbers.
Thank you so much for this vid, you shone a light on me
the vbac link is such a great resource too
hi bridget im 30y/o .i had 2cesarian section. in my 1st and 2nd baby. and now im pregnant after 10yrs.for my 3rd baby...can i ask if i can do a VBAC this time?thanks
Will be trying for a VBAC at the end of May!