C Section Vs Vbac

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C section vs vbac. While a successful vbac is associated with fewer complications than an elective repeat c section a failed trial of labor after a c section is associated with more complications including a uterine rupture. British columbia women s hospital power to push campaign vaginal. Let s start with the reasons you might decide to try for a vbac.
Vaginal birth after cesarean vbac occurs when a woman who previously gave birth via cesarean c section has a vaginal birth with a later pregnancy. The medical bottom line is that a successful vaginal birth is the safest route for both mom and baby. March 13 2012 planned repeat cesarean section is linked to healthier outcomes among mothers and babies compared to vaginal birth after cesarean or vbac in a new study from australia.
If a scar on your uterus from a previous cesarean tears open during a trial of labor an emergency c section is needed to prevent life threatening complications for you and. While a successful vbac is associated with fewer complications than an elective repeat c section a failed trial of labor after cesarean is associated with more complications including rarely a uterine rupture. A c section may also be scheduled ahead of time because a woman has an infection that she could pass along to her baby during birth such as hiv or genital herpes or if she experiences problems.
Childbirth connection should i choose vbac or repeat c section. Less than 1 chance of uterine rupture. Vbac reached its peak of popularity in 1996.
And most women who attempt a vbac roughly 75 percent do succeed. A vaginal birth after c section vbac is possible for many women but there are factors to help you and your doctor decide if it s right for you. If the uterine rupture occurs you have risks of blood loss hysterectomy damage to bladder infection blood clots a hospital stay of approximately 4 days.
Safety for you and your baby is the main thing. In that year nearly 30 percent of u s. Coalition for improving maternity services the risks of cesarean section expectant mothers checklist lamaze international preparing for natural birth.