Looking for positive stories.
People keep telling me that i MUST have a c-section for my twins. I tell people that unless it involves their vagina, then they have no say on how i give birth (parents, dont you just love 'helpful' comments *eye roll**) I dont discuss my birth plans with anyone other than my dr and husband. My husband is getting anxious about the birth and is starting to question my decision to have a vaginal birth (in a concerned and caring way). Both twins are head down, bum up. Perfect position. My dr is happy for me to go for a vaginal birth. We have all agreed though if there is any risk then off i go for a c-sec, but i refuse to book one just because im having twins. i have no issue with how they get here, as long as the 3 of us are safe, healthy and okay.
So i can help put my husband at ease, does anyone have any positive stories on a vaginal birth of twins that i can show him?
My first pregnancy (singleton, vaginal birth) was very long and very difficult. He is also worried about another birth like that.
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A friend had a vaginal twin birth a few months ago! She was in a theatre environment as she had the complication of diabetes but she did it all on her own.
If your in Australia, join Multiples Fun and Support on Facebook, hundreds of vaginal birth people on there. I had a c section with mine so can't personally share a story but it absolutely can be done! In some cases they prefer you to have an epidural on board though in the event of emergency (c section possibly or some significant intervention, may have to manually pull twin 2 out etc) but like i said, there are many many ladies on there that have had smooth, drama free vaginal births. Congratulations too!
My sister has had the luck of having twins twice, both times she had a natural delivery, both times the second baby turned around after the first was born and both times the second born was born breech. The first time both babies were in the six pound 10 range second lot they were 5pound 14 and 7pound 2 the seven pounder was the one born breech. She had the first set in our dinky little town and had to go to Perth for the second lot. I do not recomend KEMH if you go against the midwives they can be bitchy. They caused a lot of uneccesary pain for my sister because she refused pain relief and wouldn't give them permission to give her a cesarean. Think about your decision wisely. It can be done my sis is proof of that but when it comes down to it, the safety of the babies comes first. If you are prepared for a breech second birth (and they don't just slide right out contrary to people's beliefs) then go for it.
I had twins in my second pregnancy. I was already in hospital as I had blood pressure issues but was due to go home the next day.
My waters broke so I wasn't going anywhere lol. They were born via the vagina 16 minutes apart. Everything was fine. They don't call it the birth canal for nothing! Another positive is you recover quicker after the birth.
They did give me an epidural in case they had to go C- section so it was completely pain free. I laid there in labor reading a magazine... (Probably the last magazine I ever read).
It's hard for the hubbys because they have no control. It's happening in your body. They can't feel them moving inside them etc to provide reassurance that they're ok.
If your doctor is happy to go with it then personally, I would. It's better for recovery.
Good luck xx
It sounds like your OB is extremely supportive and knowledgeable, which is AWESOME. I would bring hubby to the next appointment and discuss all of your and his concerns/questions. I completely understand his worries, but it also seems like your dr will do whatever is best for you and your babies. It is likely you'll be closely monitored during the whole process, and of course if there's any concern regarding yourself or either baby, they will get the babies out safely either way. I definitely suggest looking into the multiples groups on FB to find some positive stories, but ultimately you both need to put complete trust into your dr and medical team to do everything they can to keep you and your babies safe.
Do it if you can, but there is no shame in having a CS.
yep, my friend had her first babies no issues and she just found out she is twining again and fully plans to see it through