One Supportive Doctor
I had a VBAC with my second child; my doctor was all for it. In fact, there was another patient in an adjoining room with in the same situation. It was almost a contest to see who could actually deliver vaginally. Due to some complications, she didn’t, but I did. There was some tearing, but that was quickly sewn up. The birth was SO much easier, from actual delivery to recovery (can’t say my daughter’s easier than her older brother in temperament now, though!) 
It can, and should, be attempted in my opinion, as long as any extenuating circumstances are accounted for. It’s unfortunate that litigious folks have swayed hospital policies so much so that these delivery practices are now so common.
Good luck!
Lisa
