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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, but you're assuming that the doctor's estimate of 10% is accurate.  It's very possible that other providers would give the OP a much higher chance of success, and would have policies and protocols that would bring that percentage chance of success much higher.    And there is a lot of evidence out there to indicate that a successful VBAC is in many cases safer for both babies and mothers than a repeat cesarean.  (See http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/vbacstatement.htm for evidence).   You are incorrect that there is no stress to a baby in a scheduled cesarean -- there is documented evidence that babies can sometimes have more trouble breathing or clearing fluid after a cesarean because they haven't been squeezed through the birth canal.  There's also evidence that babies born by c-section can have more allergies and asthma for years into the future.  Whether a c-section or vaginal birth is safest for mother and baby depends on many circumstances.

[quote=Anonymous]23:09 - I'm talking about the best thing for OP's baby, not making a sweeping generalization for all babies. Her OB has told her that she has a slim chance of a successful VBAC. Thus, laboring until there's a medical need for an emergency C is obviously more risky for HER baby as opposed to a scheduled C (no stress to the baby in a scheduled C). That's all. Weighing the odds of VBAC vs repeat C for the OP is obviously centered on what's best for the OP (not the baby), perhaps THAT is the next question OP should ask her OB (which route is best for the baby).[/quote][/quote]

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