https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 04:40:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240368 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:02:33 +0000 Boogs 240368@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: I'll definitely look, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240205 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:23:14 +0000 runsyellowlites 240205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: No problem. :) Whether to vbac or go with a erc is definitely not a simple decision to make &amp; it's never to early to start thinking about. If you haven't already, vbacfacts.com is a WEALTH of information. It would've been alot easier for me to decide had I found it at the beginning of my decision making. For me, I ultimately chose a homebirth vbac because the hospitals where I live have a de facto ban on vbacs. I weighed all the risks &amp; for me staying out of the hospital was what I was most comfortable with. Definitely check vbacfacts &amp; my birth story is on here too. :)</p> <p>@TurtleDoves: Hopefully you won't have to worry about this portion of your birthplan. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240174 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:44:01 +0000 Boogs 240174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Thank you, I'll definitely ask. I'm still torn on which route to go, but I do want to make sure I'm 100% informed either way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240124 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:12:03 +0000 runsyellowlites 240124@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: It should be in your operative report. Just request your records from your doctor or hospital. :)</p> <p>I had single layer suturing but had 7 1/2 years between my cesarean &amp; vbac so it wasn't an issue. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240090 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:25:48 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 240090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Oh, I low the low incision! I'll put that too! Thanks:)</p> <p>@Boogs: The only way (i think) is if they did open you up again:(<br /> My friend attempted a VBAC (and couldn't because of an emergency) and when they opened her up her doctor said "Wow, the previous doctor who worked on you left a ton of scarred tissue and unstitched pieces! Good thing we didn't go through with the vbac!"<br /> And now that story haunts me.<br /> I'd look into it and see if maybe your doctor can figure out what you may look like on the inside with an u/s maybe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240048 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:05:35 +0000 Boogs 240048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is there a way to find out if double layer suturing was done if you've already had a baby and are considering a vbac next time around? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240043 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:56:26 +0000 runsyellowlites 240043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A low transverse uterine incision unless absolutely impossible &amp; Double layer suturing for closure of incision site. </p> <p>I also had that I wanted sts in the O.R.</p> <p>The drape to be lowered so I could see</p> <p>For my arms to not be strapped down unless necessary (like shaking etc)</p> <p>And then any requests for newborn procedures. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240028 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:34:34 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 240028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is all I have under "c-section" so far:</p> <p>Cesarean Section</p> <p>• If c-section is absolutely necessary, I would like my husband present.<br /> • I do not want the baby removed from the OR after birth if possible and kept with me at all times.<br /> • I would like to hold the baby and breastfeed as soon as possible.<br /> • I am requesting double suturing of my uterus as we will be attempting a VBAC next time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cesarean-section-birth-plan-for-those-attempting-vbac#post-240023 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:30:03 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 240023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am writing up my birth plan and want to include "in case of cesarean" section. However, even if I do have a c-section, I already fully plan on attempting a VBAC for baby #2.<br /> What should I include (if anything) in my birth plan that would make a VBAC easier or more possible next go around? </p>