Which has the lesser risk?
We have three options. 1) Attempt a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) 2) Have a repeat Cesarean 3) Don't have anymore children 1) There is a risk of a uterine eruption while trying to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean. The risk is less than getting in a vehicular accident. Not all facilities allow them nor insurance companies cover them. Many women that want to have a VBAC find a midwife that will support their birth at home or follow the strict guidelines of a practicing physician. VBAC's are considered "high risk" so if an obstacle pops up, you can be forced to have another Cesarean. These are my thoughts right now. I'd love to have a vaginal birth. I feel like I haven't birthed because I had a Cesarean. Joe doesn't understand that and women that haven't had a Cesarean do not either. There are many paths to birth, but I think if I do not try a VBAC, I will always wonder if I would have been able to. During Lincoln's birth, I wanted to