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Today at my OB appointment (my OB is "supportive" or pretends to be) they bring up that I have an anterior placenta and that they are concerned the placenta is covering my previous c-section scar. why didn't they tell me this before? I didn't ask because i was in shock. We knew from 20 weeks on the placenta was anterior (up front) because i saw the u/s tech put that in the notes. I know that the placenta covering the scar is something to be concerned about and is dangerous.. They were recommending I schedule a repeat c-section (like they've been saying the whole time). They did another quick ultrasound and it was determined that the placenta tip is close/on the scar, but the whole placenta is NOT covering the scar. Is this an indicator that I should not try for a VBAC? My OB is still pushing for a scheduled c-section. I don't know what to do. Either way, if they have to cut through the placenta for a c-section, or I have a Vaginal delivery, it seems dangerous. I need to talk to the Dr again before making a decision, but it seems like I don't really have a choice.
And my family is making me mad because they say I'm not concerned about the baby, just about having a VBAC. I AM TOTALLY concerned about the baby. If they had told me the placenta was covering the scar half way or totally, I would have scheduled the section right then. I just don't know what to do, and hate being made to feel like me wanting a VBAC is silly and wrong. This is my last baby and I want to experience birth once.
I'm sorry you are stressing over this...I don't have any advice, but I know there is a forum on here dedicated to VBAC and you will probably be able to get some info there.
I wish I had something good to say, but I don't, other than it sounds scarry to me to have a c-section with the placenta being where they would need to cut, but I'm not sure, why does this affect a vbac?
I wish I had something good to say, but I don't, other than it sounds scarry to me to have a c-section with the placenta being where they would need to cut, but I'm not sure, why does this affect a vbac?
It just affects if I can VBAC or not, I guess. I guess they are worried if the placenta is attached to the scar, after the baby is born, the placenta won't want to come out and Ill hemmorage, etc. But that is something that would possibly happen if they cut through the placenta during the c-section, so either one has the potential to be harmful. It's just frustrating
Gosh...I don't know what to say, I've never heard about something like this before.
I would get as much info from your doctor as possible and perhaps visit a couple medical websites to get more info.
I'm sorry your family isn't being supportive, I know how frustrating that can be. (((Hugs)))
Huh... I too have an anterior placenta and they've never said anything to me about not doing a VBAC.
I have an u/s at my next appointment (April 8). I think I'll ask about it then.
When I asked about the placenta being a problem if I happened to need a c-section, they said no, that they just "cut quick." Which I must say is scary on it's own. If they have to cut quick, then there must be SOME risk to the baby.
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Huh... I too have an anterior placenta and they've never said anything to me about not doing a VBAC.
I have an u/s at my next appointment (April 8). I think I'll ask about it then.
When I asked about the placenta being a problem if I happened to need a c-section, they said no, that they just "cut quick." Which I must say is scary on it's own. If they have to cut quick, then there must be SOME risk to the baby.
Maybe yours is higher up than mine, or something or you have a more supportive doctor. Mine must be kind of low to have a piece near the uterine scar, I guess... I am just worried my doc is using this as a scare tactic, because she hasn't been a big supporter of me VBAC'ing in the first place. Good luck with your VBAC .
sorry to hear you don't feel supported! just try to hang in there and you will know what to do when the time comes. we are behind you 100% so you have us backing you up, whatever your decision may be.
Today at my OB appointment (my OB is "supportive" or pretends to be) they bring up that I have an anterior placenta and that they are concerned the placenta is covering my previous c-section scar. why didn't they tell me this before? I didn't ask because i was in shock. We knew from 20 weeks on the placenta was anterior (up front) because i saw the u/s tech put that in the notes. I know that the placenta covering the scar is something to be concerned about and is dangerous.. They were recommending I schedule a repeat c-section (like they've been saying the whole time). They did another quick ultrasound and it was determined that the placenta tip is close/on the scar, but the whole placenta is NOT covering the scar. Is this an indicator that I should not try for a VBAC? My OB is still pushing for a scheduled c-section. I don't know what to do. Either way, if they have to cut through the placenta for a c-section, or I have a Vaginal delivery, it seems dangerous. I need to talk to the Dr again before making a decision, but it seems like I don't really have a choice.
And my family is making me mad because they say I'm not concerned about the baby, just about having a VBAC. I AM TOTALLY concerned about the baby. If they had told me the placenta was covering the scar half way or totally, I would have scheduled the section right then. I just don't know what to do, and hate being made to feel like me wanting a VBAC is silly and wrong. This is my last baby and I want to experience birth once.
I know all about it...in my case my first son was breech....lot more swelling, and my BP was always much higher (borderline medication but never did) we checked at 37 weeks for presentation and still breech and was lodged under my rib cage (yes ouch) so NO CHOICE for me with my first....NOW, with this baby, posterior placenta, bp high but no protein, no meds just monitored weekly, head is down all is good...my issue: It took over 45 min to find my spine to insert the spinal block as the IV swelled me up like a balloon that anethesioligist needed a partner to find it...talk about stress! All I kept thinking was THANK GOD that this was a scheduled c-section...as I had no idea it would take that long...being short, swelled, 30lbs heavier...made a huge impact...anyway, baby was born fine at 37 weeks weighing 6 lbs even...I recovered great too....at the end all worked out well and was for the safety of everyone.
My decision like yours...wanting to experience birth just once came into my mind...and then it set in...what if long hours, cord stuck, or breathing getting sporadic? Knowing already about my spine and the swelling? I say...the scheduled c-section is done, calm to protect you and baby and they willl have everything ready in there for you just in case much more monitored than spontaneous birth...again, there is a medical reason for what you are doing....the choice ultimately is yours but in less than 20 min you see your baby and everyone will be doing fine...hope that helps and in no way not meant to alter your decision of doing VBAC...I just think in your case like mine...just made it easier to make that medical decision that is best for you.
My decision like yours...wanting to experience birth just once came into my mind...and then it set in...what if long hours, cord stuck, or breathing getting sporadic? Knowing already about my spine and the swelling? I say...the scheduled c-section is done, calm to protect you and baby and they willl have everything ready in there for you just in case much more monitored than spontaneous birth...again, there is a medical reason for what you are doing....
In an emergency where they needed to get the baby out RIGHT THEN, then could just put you completely under. It would suck I'm sure, but there are options. Just saying. =P
I'm most likely having a C-section on Saturday, and this is my second baby. I was induced with my first (he was late, and large), and I was all set to go into labor this time on my own. I wanted to experience labor at home, and I wanted a NCB. So I certainly know what it's like to have your heart set on something and then be told you can't do it for one reason or another. I would definitely talk to your doctor, and get a list of risks for both delivery options - from what you said it sounds like it's dangerous either way, and if that's the case you may as well do it how you want, right? =P
Thanks for all the advice and hugs. I feel a bit better today. I am going to wait until next week to even think about scheduling a c-section. Ill be 38 weeks and some then, and I don't think little man is going to come on his own before then. He seems to like it in there. LOL. I have some questions for my regular OB and I'm going to see what she has to say and weigh the pros and cons to each before deciding 100%. At least after talking to her and seeing what she has to say, I should be able to make a choice that I am at peace with (be it VBAC or repeat c-section).
