Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) - Can anyone share their VBAC attempts or decision to do scheduled C -section?
I had my first baby in August 2023 via c-section after long labour, failed epidural & getting to 8.5 cm dilated (then cervix swelled). Baby was posterior position & head was 95th percentile (9lbs 9oz). Although birth was not what I had envisioned or hoped for - I felt very cared for during the whole labour & c section & like super woman in the aftermath.
After I was told by the OB that my pelvis is too narrow & my babies are too big & that I have CPD & that I would need C-sections with all future births. I know true CPD is real but rare & maybe I do indeed have that but I wonder if it may have been circumstances at play too with baby in not optimal position & being larger.
I am now due to give birth again just over 3 years after my 1st c-section & wonder if this baby measures a little smaller at a 36 week growth scan & is in optimal position….do I try for VBAC, or go with planned c section ? I will be meeting with a different OB next week & will ask lots of questions. I was never afraid of vaginal birth before but am a bit now since writing it off after…I have concerns of rupture during pushing , or baby getting stuck or shoulder dystocia & causing harm to baby or myself.
Does anyone have experience with a VBAC attempts or successful VBACs after being diagnosed with CPD? Anyone opt for scheduled c-section instead as the option that felt best for them?
All I care about is the safety of myself & baby ultimately & just want to make an informed empowered decision either way.