Birthing Stories

VBA3C
(that's right, a VBAC after 3 c-sections!)
by Tina "VBACQUEEN"

I had my first CS following a failed induction at 35 weeks for severe pre-eclampsia. Hours of horrendous labour resulted in only 4cms dilation and my little one was suffering. The whole experience was awful.

My second CS was as a result of being talked into it by my consultant - there was no medical reason for it and if I'd known then what I know now, it would never have taken place. I had insisted that I be awake for this one and they managed to knock me out half way through by mistake so I missed another birth.

My 3rd baby was breech and as I didn't know that VBAC was an option anyway after 2 previous CS I had another elective.

My 4th baby arrived naturally after going dutifully into labour on my due date, labouring at home quietly all day before going into hospital. I used a TENS machine throughout most of my labour, and finally I got into a deep bath and made free with the entonox! I went from 4cms to fully dilated within half an hour, and half an hour after that my 9lbs 10oz girl was born (I'm only 5'2")

The shine was taken off a little when she adamantly refused to breathe and she was then whisked off to SCBU so I'm sad that I missed out on the elation of the moment. However, nearly 18 months later I look back upon my VBA3C as my biggest achievement - it has changed my life in all kinds of ways and I feel that I could happily take on the world

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Every woman's birth story is unique. Whether it’s your first cesarean or your third; whether you've tried a VBAC and failed, tried and succeeded or were never given the chance, your story can help inspire, prepare and inform other expectant moms. If you’re interested please email Kristine at info@vbaccommunity.com.