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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. This thread has taken quite a turn.  First I never mentioned anything about delivering at home.  Second I personally don't care aboout vbac or c-section from my emotional standpoint (though I respect that others have different feelings).  In my case I want to know which option and recovery has the least risk of problems. [/quote]

This is something DCUM can’t help you with. It’s also something you can’t know in advance very well because everyone is different. Your OBGYN or a midwife familiar with your medical history would be able to tell you more. [/quote]

If that’s actually what you want to know, OP, then there is no way to get quantitative  info about risks from anecdotal stories on an anonymous message board. I’m 35 weeks with my second. First was delivered by emergency c at 32 weeks due to preeclampsia. I’m currently a “perfect” VBAC candidate. Baby is in a good position, measuring about 40th percentile, all my labs and BP are looking good this time, OB is very supportive of a VBAC etc. But I’m still anxious about it and don’t feel like my heart is 100% in it. Bad or even just rough outcomes are still totally possible no matter how this baby comes out. And while theoretically the recovery (especially with a toddler at home) should be a lot easier if I do the VBAC I still can’t forget how insanely grateful I felt every time I used the bathroom during my last recovery that I didn’t have any soreness or tearing to contend with. I also have a very rough-looking raised  scar from my first c section and I keep wondering if I’d rather have them try to fix it during a scheduled section than keep it PLUS add potential long-term changes or damage to my nether regions. Really all you’re going to get here is the emotional side of things. Your OB can give you all the facts and data but it won’t chsnhe the fact that we all go into this wondering if we’ll be in the negative outcome side of the stat no matter how small the risk is. [/quote]

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