Friday, April 25, 2008

VBAC

Another decision that I potentially need to make is whether I want to try to have a VBAC or whether I want to have another C-Section. Dr. P explained to me that the scar on my uterus is in all likelihood higher up on my uterus (hence cutting through muscle) because of Jac's size, and his gestational age when he was born, and hence where they would have made the cut. When babies are delivered via C-Section further along in pregnancy the scar is more likely to me much lower on the uterus (hence cutting through more fibrous tissue - rather than muscle), which is less likely to rupture during VBAC.

Hmmm... Another hard decision. I had gotten it in my head that I might be able to have a VBAC this time and that I would like to do it if I could - for the experience. I know to anyone that has given birth that may seem like a silly idea. In a way though, I feel like I really missed out on getting really big, and then pushing Jac out, and I feel like I would like to have that opportunity.

We shall see, I don't have to make the decision yet, and Dr. P has said that he will support me in whatever decision I make, so we will cross this bridge when we get to it.

I think for now I shall just hope that I get to make that decision, and No. 2 doesn't it make it for me!

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