VBAC
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VBAC (plural VBACs)
(medicine) A vaginal birth undertaken with precautionary measures subsequent to a cesarean section birth.
I was worried about having a VBAC because my mother nearly bled to death she gave live birth to me after having had a cesarean.
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It’s also less likely to split if you try to have a vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) when delivering a future baby.
Even once you’ve found a provider willing to try a VBAC with you, you will likely still need to advocate for yourself throughout the process, as myths about VBAC still abound.
In the end, each woman’s unique pregnancy history will determine whether VBAC is the right option for her.
It is totally understandable that you would be concerned about your uterus rupturing during a VBAC.
There are risks to consider for both VBAC and repeat elective cesareans.
On the other hand, VBAC confers less maternal morbidity and a decreased risk of complications in future pregnancies than elective repeat caesarean section. citation Adhesions Suturing of the uterus after extraction.