When trying for a vbac should you avoid all pain relief and induction to labour to increase your chances?
April 18th, 2009 | by Michael |
Kezza asked:
I am 24 weeks pregnant and i have a 3 year old son i had an emergancy c-section with him due to failure to progress my waters broke at 38wks with no contractons so labour was induced. This time I really want a vaginal birth but I have had little advice from my midwife or consultant. They have agreed I can try for a vbac but I have not been giving any information. I have read on the net not to be induced and stay clear of epidurals and other pain relief as they increase the risks and will lead to another c-section. Does any1 have any advice or has any1 achieved a vbac.
BERNIE
I am 24 weeks pregnant and i have a 3 year old son i had an emergancy c-section with him due to failure to progress my waters broke at 38wks with no contractons so labour was induced. This time I really want a vaginal birth but I have had little advice from my midwife or consultant. They have agreed I can try for a vbac but I have not been giving any information. I have read on the net not to be induced and stay clear of epidurals and other pain relief as they increase the risks and will lead to another c-section. Does any1 have any advice or has any1 achieved a vbac.
BERNIE
4 Responses to “When trying for a vbac should you avoid all pain relief and induction to labour to increase your chances?”
By Chael on Apr 19, 2009 | Reply
I couldn’t tell you the answer…but thanks for asking it…I’m 24 weeks pregnant too and looking to do a vback. The doctors haven’t told me anything…they haven’t even given me a definite if I can do it yet or not and it sure is frustrating!
By Zoe on Apr 20, 2009 | Reply
I never heard that avoiding pain relief increases chances of c-section. Is that strictly v-bac advice? I had two vaginal births, the first induced and the second I went into labor on my own. Both with an epidural. I will say that not being induced was a much better experience, and I progressed much faster after my epidurals. Sorry I don’t know if having a v-bac changes everything, but I don’t see why it would. You are all healed by now and it sounds like your water breaking early was freak thing that won’t happen again. Anyway good luck!
By Dawnie midwife uk on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
i have never known anyone trying for a VBAC to go without pain relief, it sounds like a good idea in theory, but in reality you will need some pain relief.
have a look at this FAQ website about VBAC, it’s the best one i’ve read
By JustMyOpinion on Apr 25, 2009 | Reply
I haven’t heard anything about avoiding pain medicines, but my OBGYN did tell me that I can’t be induced with this pregnancy.The labor with induction is very hard and intense and would put too much strain on the uterus. This is my 2nd pregnancy- I had an emergency c-section with my first child. I want to avoid another c-section if possible.