VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has called for a loosening of restrictions around vaginal birth after C-Section (VBACs), urging hospitals to consider them more thoughtfully than they did in the past. ACOG reports that about 60% to 80% of women who are appropriate candidates for a VBAC will be successful having a vaginal delivery. We at Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology are happy to perform VBACs in certain circumstances. The greatest risk of VBAC is from a uterine rupture (life threatening), which occurs in 0.5% to 0.9% of cases. The decision to pursue a VBAC should be discussed with your doctor early in pregnancy. There are risks to VBAC just as there are risks to repeat C-Section. Risks of surgical complication can increase with each subsequent C-section. VBACs are certainly becoming more common, but need to be undertaken with care and cooperation of both the patient and physician.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has called for a loosening of restrictions around vaginal birth after C-Section (VBACs), urging hospitals to consider them more thoughtfully than they did in the past. ACOG reports that about 60% to 80% of women who are appropriate candidates for a VBAC will be successful having a vaginal delivery. We at Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology are happy to perform VBACs in certain circumstances. The greatest risk of VBAC is from a uterine rupture (life threatening), which occurs in 0.5% to 0.9% of cases. The decision to pursue a VBAC should be discussed with your doctor early in pregnancy. There are risks to VBAC just as there are risks to repeat C-Section. Risks of surgical complication can increase with each subsequent C-section. VBACs are certainly becoming more common, but need to be undertaken with care and cooperation of both the patient and physician.
