VBAC or second C-section…?

If you had a VBAC did it go well or did you end up needing a c section again? I have the option for a VBAC, which I really want to try because I can’t mentally or physically handle another c section but I’m so nervous about a uterine rupture or other complications that could arise, needing me to have an emergency c section anyways which scares me even more than if I just elected to plan one. My previous c section was because my baby’s cord was in a true knot, not allowing oxygen to my baby. I’ve never had preeclampsia or gestational diabetes so they think I’m a good candidate for a VBAC. I’m just worried about the scar because I got pregnant 9 months pp.

First baby: induced at 41+1 (baby did NOT want to come

Second baby: got pregnant 12 months pp and was born at 39w via c section due to true knot

Third baby: got pregnant 9 months pp, due July 20 and unsure of what route to take

I guess what’s worrying me the most is that there’s about a .3%-about 1.5% chance of a true knot in the cord. Although it’s apparently not super rare, the knot being so tight that it causes fetal death is and that was almost the case for baby #2, hence the c section.

So, when they tell me the odds of a uterine rupture is about .3%-1% ….I’m not reassured 😭

I would love to hear anyone’s thoughts or experiences with a VBAC 💜

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