I had a planned c-section with number 1. He was breech. I had a successful VBAC with number 2. What I found helpful was the my doctor was very supportive of the VBAC. The labor was long but as long as my daughter was not in distress, we just kept going for it. I was pleased that I was able to have a natural birth. I think what I have to remember about both births is that I got beautiful, healthy babies out of the experience. I learned that it was more important to have my children delivered safe than to worry as much about how they got there. I was depressed about the c-section the first time around but it is hard to stay sad about something out of my control on the one hand and on the other hand, know that the doctor did what was best for the baby and for me.

Hi, yes the second labour usually is shorter, but in your case l am not sure. Every labour is different and it depends on alot as well. Seeing you have had a c section as your first, there usually is no reason why you cant have a VBAC.....unless there is problems. l had a VBAC after my c section, there was no problems. But l had 3 naturals before my c section and my last was the VBAC. The best thing to do would be to talk with your Ob or midwife and find out the information you need in having a VBAC and if your hospital is willing to let you try.

Good luck

Heather xo

Yes usually the second labour is halved. Both my labours were long my first 28 hours my second i was induced so it was ummm 15 or 16 hours. So yeah sort of halved but i was induced and being induced it should be less than that too. Im not sure if would apply with your second being u had a c section. And depends if you plan to have natually alot of obs dont like doing them after a c section (v backs that is) some hospitals will some wont too risky if they dont have the on call people. Sorry if i didnt help much. I had awful births myself