We found out about our 2nd kid and we had a conversation about vbac vs c-section doc said they would monitor but ultimately honor my decision unless some major medical concerns came up.
My first c-section was in Sept 2025 and it healed really really well I was running and lifting after 12 weeks every doctor was impressed. So they aren’t concerned. I am anxious my first birth I was induced and it failed I labored for +30 hrs and got the epidural after 11 hrs. My first just never wanted to come out. Looking back I was in such a state of adrenaline I didn’t realize how traumatic it was. Now after having the vbac vs C-section conversation it’s being so much birth anxiety up!
Ultimately, in theory I’d love to try a vbac but don’t know anyone with success stories. Or should I just get a c-section?
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I would have a VBAC.
Don’t got for an induction unless absolutely medically necessary.

I'm aiming for a vbac but if it ends up another c section so be it.
Only you can make that decision. The BRAIN method might help you:
B - what are the Benefits of a vbac vs c section?
R - what are the Risks?
A - are there any Alternatives?
I - what's your Instinct telling you?
N - what happens if you do Nothing?
I've used this throughout both high risk pregnancies to help make difficult decisions.

I think that only you know what you would be comfortable with and why your first ended up as a c section (the long version) as much as I would hate to have a c section, I don’t think I would attempt a VBAC because I feel that my labor isn’t favorable to do so. Technically I could but my doctor doesn’t advise it.
My baby was tiny (6lbs 1oz and 18 inches) I am also very petite (4’10) and he was tilted about a cm which caused him to be caught on my pelvic bone- and that was a pain the epidural did not touch.
Upon delivery my doctor said that my pelvic bones didn’t extend as much as they would have anticipated and it likely would’ve been a long time pushing. She did say it was not impossible by a stretch but was honest in her assessment.
I cannot imagine any planet where I would grow another full term baby and have it be smaller than this one and that’s a scary thought. I’ve also heard that recovery is easier when it’s planned because you haven’t been laboring. I am too afraid to

I want a vbac but they’re pushing for C-section as I can’t safely carry past 38 weeks, I went into labour spontaneously with my first so I’m hoping I do with this one too

First birth was December 24, this one will be April 27. I will definitely attempt a vbac if medically appropriate. My first section was a medical necessity, so hoping I don’t have that same experience this go!