First, I want to say, Kennedy’s surgical birth was not
traumatic. C-sections are a blessing and I’m very grateful that my baby and I had
a safe delivery. You can read Kennedy’s
birth story here http://www.imarriedatexan.blogspot.com/2012_09_01_archive.html
Now,
I am choosing a VBAC for many reasons.
I
wasn’t sure how to write all my feelings, so I decided to write them in a
stream of consciousness.
I choose
a VBAC because…
I
want to feel my baby come from my vagina. I want to know what it feels like to
actually push my own child out. I would love for my husband or I to catch our baby.
I want to see my husband’s face the
moment our baby takes its first breath. I
want the baby to be put right on my chest as soon as it is born. I want to smell my baby before they take her away
to be cleaned. I want my baby to know she is safe right away and that mommy is
here. I want to see my baby’s little face clearly without being drugged up. I
want to be able to walk to my baby’s bassinet in the hospital when it cries.
I want to sleep next to my husband and snuggle with our new baby instead of
sleeping in a chair when we first get home from the hospital. I want to be able
to take a shower without anyone’s help. I don’t want to be cut open and my baby
ripped out of me. I want my baby to come into the world peacefully… And the
list goes on.
Emotionally
and physically, I knew why I wanted a VBAC, but my next question was is a VBAC
safe? If so, then what are my chances of having a successful VBAC? After doing
a lot of research (internet, support groups and talking with obstetricians). I
learned the chance of having a successful VBAC was very good and the chance of Uterine
Rupture was less then 1%. After weighing
the risks and benefits my husband and I decided to go for a VBAC.
Please
understand these are my thoughts based on my experiences. I know that some
people love their C-sections and I know some people would never take the risk
of a VBAC and I respect all of your wishes, so please respect mine and be kind
with your comments.
Some
sites I found helpful while doing my VBAC research.