As I write this I am less than 4 weeks away from delivering my 3rd child and so I have had to recently contemplate these options for myself. Deciding how to birth your baby is a difficult decision and while the end outcome is not completely in your hands as the mother, it is good to be educated on your options and make an initial choice – even if it later needs to be changed due to unforeseen complications.

Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

A VBAC is when a woman attempts to have natural birth after having a caesarean section. Most women who have had a caesarean just choose to have another one with their second child – as most doctors would advise. However, it is not impossible for a woman to deliver naturally after previously having a caesarean, as long as the reason for having the initial caesarean is not still a factor in the next pregnancy. Many gynaecologists and midwives will help woman attempt a VBAC should she choose to do so, allowing her to enjoy the experience of natural birth even after having had a caesarean. For women planning to have many children, VBAC may be a better option because repeat caesarean sections get increasingly complicated with each subsequent caesarean section operation.

The most important thing is that you and your family are comfortable with whichever option you choose to go with. Remember, the birth is only the beginning of the parenting journey, but it is a miracle that you should enjoy and remember forever. I always see it as one opportunity in life where you get to partner with God to bring a new life into the world – so recognise it for the meaningful and weighty experience that it is.

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