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Many people have heard the term, but what exactly is a VBAC? VBAC stands for Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. It means that a woman delivers a baby vaginally after having previously delivered a baby via Cesarean Section.
Some people wonder, "Why in the world would someone want to deliver a baby vaginally? After all, a surgery that avoids the infamous pains of labor must be an easy fix, right?" Wrong.
Cesarean sections are not a get-out-of-childbirth-free card. The truth is that repeat cesareans should be avoided whenever possible. A C-Section is a major abdominal surgery that poses many risks for both mother and baby. VBAC's are considered much safer than an additional C-Section.
Critics of VBAC's may say that a vaginal birth after cesarean is very risky. Actually, statistics have reveal some interesting data about the safety of C-Sections:
- 1/2 of all women who have a Cesarean Section suffer complications
- Maternal mortality rate (mother's death rate) is 2-4 times greater than women who give birth vaginally
If you have already had a C-Section and have been told by doctors that you will need another C-Section for your next baby, find a health care provider who supports VBAC.
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