VBAC delivery means vaginal birth after cesarean. If you’ve had a cesarean delivery or C-Section before, you may be able to safely deliver your next child vaginally. If you want to try a VBAC delivery and your doctor agrees, you will have a trial of labor, which means during labor the goal will be a vaginal delivery. You may still end up needing a C-Section though, as about 40% of woman to attempt a VBAC delivery need another C-Section.
Benefits versus Risks of VBAC Delivery
Compared a a C-Section, a VBAC allows you to avoid additional scars on your uterus, which is important if you plan to have more children. An accumulation of scars can cause problems with future pregnancies. You’ll also have less pain and a shorter recovery after delivery and fewer days spent in the hospital. There is a lower risk of infection with a VBAC over a C-section and you’ll have a more active role in your baby’s birth. A VBAC delivery does carry the risk of a uterine rupture, which means your C-section scar has opened. This increases your risk for blood loss, infection and even a full hysterectomy, although this complication is rare.
What is a VBAC Delivery?
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