7. Labor At Home As Long As Possible
This one can actually be a bit iffy when it comes to a VBAC. I have read many things online that say this is okay to do, but when I asked my doctor about this he said that I should only labor about an hour at home before going into the hospital in case there are any complications with my previous C-section. The idea behind laboring at home as long as possible is that the less time you spend in the hospital the less time there is to push interventions on you. However, it also poses a risk because you can’t fully know what’s going on with your body or your baby unless you’re at a hospital. So, talk to your provider about this and see if it’s something they and you are comfortable with.
8. Try The All Natural Route
Like I mentioned above, having certain interventions can actually hinder your birth process and create a higher risk for uterine rupture. If you are determined enough to have a successful VBAC, go the all natural route. Try to have your baby completely natural whether that’s in the hospital without any meds or interventions, or at home with a midwife. If you think about it, women have been having babies all naturally for centuries until the last hundred years or so. That means our bodies can and will do it if we prepare and let them. Obviously, there are times when this is not possible, but for the most part, women can do this! We don’t give ourselves and our bodies enough credit when it comes to birth. It’s not meant to be a scary thing, rather a beautiful, meaningful experience for both you and the baby.
9. Be Realistic
Don’t get your hopes up too high when preparing for a VBAC. It’s important to understand that things happen and emergencies occur. Sometimes no matter how much you prepare your mind and body for a VBAC, your baby and your body will have other plans. The baby could be breach, the cord could be wrapped around the baby’s neck, and so many more things. Don’t get so set on having a VBAC that you’ll be completely and utterly depressed if you have to have another C-section. Remember, the most important thing is that you and the baby are safe and healthy and if a C-section is the answer to keep you both that way, then you should welcome it with open arms.
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