I had a baby 6mo ago by emergency c-section. Not medicated. It was traumatic to say the least. I want to become pregnant again soon! I had a successful vaginal birth prior to the C-section. I’m wondering if any of you have + or - experiences with a vbac. How can I be sure my uterus is healed enough to become pregnant again?
Thanks!
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Wait did I read this correctly…u had an unmediated C-section?! So u felt everything?! Oh my goodness! But anyways in response to ur question…a Vbac is definitely possible depending on why u had to have a C-section and they recommend 18 months after a C-section but my sister got pregnant 3 months after a C-section and went on to have a vaginal birth

I would wait past 10 months to get pregnant. Or longer if you can. I have a 19 month old and got pregnant 10 months pp. and I just had our baby through vbac. I think it also depends on why you had the c section to see if you’ll be able to have a vbac

Sorry I have no experience but I think they suggest not getting pregnant for 18 months after the section. Maybe that could lower the chances of successful vbac. You’ll have to double check but good luck!!

I heard you need to wait at least 18 months to fall pregnant again if you attempt a VBAC because that’s how long it takes the uterus to fully recover

I had a c section 2 weeks ago and was told to wait a year before getting pregnant ☺️

Most medical guidance is 12-18 months due to rupture risk, but we are all different in healing

I also had an emergency c-section and my doctor's advice was to wait at least 18m between births (not pregnancies) so you may want to wait a little longer to start trying

They say to wait at least 18 months if you want to have a vaginal birth normally if you become pregnant sooner they offer you a section to help reduce risks but it all really depends on where the placenta attaches itself. I think if it attaches to your scar there’s a risk or hemorrhage

I had Emergency C-section with my first and was determined to have a VBAC after that. I did and it was totally fine. I went on to have two further vaginal deliveries after that.

I had an emergency c-sec with my first and VBAC with my second- 21 months apart… the VBAC was a great experience and I’d highly recommend it, there is a risk of uterine rupture but they know that and monitor you closely

How not medicated? 😱😭