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Well congrats on your first and second. I had a c-section 11 years ago, and am finally pregnant again with our second. I struggled with this choice as well. I finally decided that if I were to choose a VBAC delivery I would probably cave at some point from the pain and the pushing and want a c-section. Because mine was scheduled due to the size of the baby it was peaceful and nice and recovery was not all that bad. So I was very afraid I would just say give me a c-section. Most people don't because the dread the unknown and don't want "surgery" but because I know in my head that it was not that bad, I figured I would probably never make it all the way with a VBAC. Plus for me having him at 39 or 38 weeks just seems easier and my OB said there are risks with VBAC deliveries like the uterus being adherd to the scar tissue etc. But this was just my personal choice. Good luck.

I had my 1st and 2nd c-sections almost exactly 1 year apart and my doc. said that I had to have another c-section because of how close together they were. You might want to check with your doc. to see if VBAC is even an option since your c-sections will be close together. My doc. said there was a greater risk of uterine rupture with the surgeries being so close together

I would talk to your doctor about it and see what he/she says. I my self am going to try to have a vbac. My son turned at the very last moment, I was dilated all the way to 9cm. That was my first question for my doctor if I would be able to do a vbac and he said yes, without a doubt. So hopefully it will go better next time around. I wish you all the best.

I would definitely talk to your doctor but if I was guessing I would say what ever caused you trouble in labor the last time is likely to happen again. If your c-section was for a different reason like the baby was too big and this time you know it is smaller, or some freak problem that would never reoccur then I would say go for it but in your case I would be very nervous that I would labor for 36 hours again and have the same end result. Healing after all that would be much harder than healing after nothing but a c-section. Again, I am not a doctor so I really don't know but that would be my fear.

If I were you, I would check very carefully with my doctor how likely is that failure to progress occurs in a future delivery.Depending on the statistics and personal medical records I would make a decision.

Hi I am pregnant with my 2nd now and due for a c section they are going to be 5 years apart though so not like yours. I have been researching loads on the net to make my decision re VBAC and Vaginal delivery and I think you should check with your doctor I am sure it takes a lot longer to heal internally than a year and I dont think contractions etc would be very good for it might increase risks. Best check with your doc but even now I am considering the risks and going for a section good luck whatever you choose and make sure you feel comfortable with it. You could ask a doula on the national doula site but becareful they are a bit pro-v____al deliveries.

Hi, i had an emergancy c-sec two weeks ago with my first after 17 hours of labouring and being stuck on 4cm (my son ended up being 9lb12oz so no chance my measly 4cm was going to be helpful!) and i am terrified about having a second now because i hated having the c-sec so much. I don't have any advice, but i am going to watch this thread to see what everyone says!

My doctor said if you conceive before 2 years time (not give birth, conceive) then you have to have a second c-section. I went on WEBMD and it says the same thing (if you conceive before 2 years after the first, you are not a good candidate for a c-section). So, that is two sources that say this. Nonetheless, I know a lot of people who did a VBAC after a c-section having conceived about 1 year apart. Your situation is difficult, becuase you haven't even had a year to heal before conception. I am going for my second c-section at Christmastime,w hich will be exactly 2 years after my first. I really wanted a VBAC, but I'm already noticing that the kicking and movement of the child inside me are causing me pains along my c-section scar, so I don't want to take the chance.

My dr. told me I could try v____al, but it is always reccomended to have a second c-section. If you deliver v____ally, and go through labor, you have an increased chance of having a ueterine tear or rupture. I always thought it was just best to go with what was safer for me and my child. That and ueterine rupture didn't sound very pleasant to me :)

I had a c-section because my baby's heart rate dropped and went up really high and dropped again, he had a bowel movement inside of me and I only dilated to 4 cm..... AND he end up being a 10 1/2 lb baby and the docs said I wouldn't have been able to have him by myself anyway... He is 10 months old now and we are going to try again in a few months... My first child, who is now 9, I had v____ally, so if the baby isn't too big.. I will consider a VBAC....