VBAC despite bilateral deep tears in uterus, extending to broad ligaments

Hi all, I am not exactly sure where to begin with this post, but I am hoping to come across anyone who has had a successful VBAC with a similar first birth to mine, though I am quite sure it is unlikely, as I have been doing research surrounding this since my cesarean.

I am five weeks pregnant, and 17 months ago, I had an "emergency" c section. Unfortunately, I was coerced into being induced due to post dates even though there was nothing medically wrong, and at that time, I didn't know any better and gave in to the fear mongering. I was induced via misoprostol tablets despite already showing early signs of labour, losing my mucus plug etc. after only two doses of the misoprostol, my body was doing everything on its own, and I was having incredibly intense contractions, quite quickly, back to back. I know my baby was posterior, as all of the pain was in my back the entire time, and then on cesarean delivery, posterior position was also noted.

Anyway, I dealt with the intense pain for about twelve hours before giving in and asking for the epidural, as I could not handle it anymore. I labored all the next day, but it was chaotic. Emergency bell was pressed multiple times due to baby's heart rate dropping. Long story short, I ended up having a cesarean at 9cm dilated due to "failure to progress and fetal distress." Obviously, my baby's head was disempacted vaginally, as he was already so low down the birth canal, at +1 station. I have all of my operative notes, and I also had extensive conversations with the surgeon a few months after. It was a difficult cesarean, it was supposedly clinically obstructed labour, and my son's shoulders also got stuck and were difficult to deliver via cesarean. As a result of everything, I now also have deep bilateral extensions in my uterus which extend to the broad ligaments, and I was also told I probably have cpd.

Now, for me, this is all difficult because I have talked with many educated people in the birth world, and of course many people have different views. I have trouble recognizing what is genuine fear mongering and lack of knowledge surrounding birth, and what is a genuine concern. I want a VBAC more than anything, and I am fully aware that if I go directly through the medical system, I will get an insane amount of pushback and have a difficult time achieving a VBAC if I rely on the medical system for support. I am currently trying to find a private midwife who is willing to take me on (I'm in Australia), but two I have spoken with so far have already said due to the aspects in my notes, they would only feel comfortable supporting me in the hospital. I am not opposed to this, but I was wondering if anyone else has similar experience to my first birth and still having a successful VBAC? Thanks in advance.

Posted Jul 11, 2026, 1:21 PM UTC

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