Is there anything you can do to avoid a c section in your next pregnancy?

I had a C Section in December and I’m still struggling to come to terms with it. Not that there is anything wrong with a C section - my baby is healthy and happy and that is all that matters!! But it wasn’t my first choice and I’d like to try for a vaginal delivery for my next baby. Any suggestions on what I can do to make that happen now that I’ve had one c section?

Thanks so much xx

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The main thing is not to get pregnant too soon. The longer you heal, the lower your risks and higher your chance of a VBAC. I was told both times not to conceive until after 18m to fully heal, any less and that’s usually a repeat section due to higher risks of rupture

I think leave as long as possible between the pregnancies to allow for healing to minimise risk of uterine rupture if you want to try for VBAC x

Honestly it’s hoping baby is head down.
Giving yourself at least 12 months between pregnancies to increase your VBAC chances

Would highly recommend spinning babies type workouts during your next pregnancy and a birth class and doula to prepare you for your vbac. It still may end in a c section but you know you did everything right to prepare your body. My first vaginal ended badly my 2nd ended in emergency C-section, and my 3rd will be scheduled. I’m the opposite but I still was given the option to vbac. Wishing you an incredible 2nd birth story.

18 months between labours but ideally 18 months before you start trying again helps a lot.

Staying active (walking is fine) can help a lot too. Avoid induction if you can especially if youre in the UK induction fail rate is over 40%.

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