Terrified of a third c section! Is vbac possible!?

My first was born in 2022 via emergency c section, the second i was 8 cm dilated but had a scheduled c section and the doctors didnt even tell me i was 8 cm dilated until after my c section which really upset me. He was born in 2024. I just found out in pregnant with a sept 2026 baby! Is vbac still possible or will i have to have a third c section.

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You should still be able to go for a VBAC. It’s been 2 years between pregnancies so less risk of uterine rupture.
They will probably try to encourage another c-section but if you want a vaginal delivery be firm with them and work towards that.

Honestly, it depends on your dr, the hospital and their rules, and if you're ok with possibly driving further in order to get a vbac

I was told in my second section that I was 100% not possible for VBAC if I wanted another

It’s possible but not advisable. The risk of uterine rupture increases with each C-section you have however no matter what the system says you cannot be forced into a surgery you do not consent to. This is assault if they still try to proceed and you do not consent! It is your body and you decide what to consent to!

I would 1 million perfent go for a
Section again when I have my next baby/babies as I was recovered and up and moving and back to normal within a week very bazar but I was so lucky to recover so fast

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