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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recently had a VBAC. The biggest thing is to talk to your doctor in advance about the plan for pain meds - I initially didn't want an epidural and my doctor explained that I should have one placed in case things go south they can turn it on for the c-section. If I didn't have it placed and something went wrong they would have to put me under general anesthesia and I would be completely out and it could negatively impact the baby as well. I had the epidural placed (and they placed it late - when I was already around 9 cm).

Be prepared to understand and discuss what will happen if something goes wrong and make sure your spouse/support person knows your wishes as well.

In the end, a successful birth is what's best for you and baby and remember that as well. Good luck![/quote]

Thank you for sharing. Question - once the epidural was placed but not on, were you still able to move around? I was taught in a child birth class that being able to stand, move around a little etc… helps move along labor and especially dilation, but I also heard that if they place an epidural then some hospitals say you have to stay on the bed.[/quote]

PP here…by the time they placed it I was nearly pushing and honestly couldn’t stand. I remember sitting and leaning into DH, but not walking around. They told me they typically wouldn’t even place an epidural that late but bc of the VBAC they did. I did get one pump when it was time to push - enough that I could feel the contractions but still ease the pain a bit. Pushed for 30 min and baby was out. [/quote]

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