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Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section.(Women's Health Advisor 2006)
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- Clinical Reference Systems
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
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What is a vaginal birth after a previous Cesarean section?
If you previously gave birth to a child by cesarean section (C-section), there is a good chance you will be able to deliver your next child vaginally. This is called a vaginal birth after a cesarean section, or VBAC. Your health care provider may encourage you to try a vaginal birth. Labor and vaginal delivery are generally safer for you than the surgery required for a C-section.
What is a trial of labor?
Your health care provider may recommend a trial of labor. This means you should go to the hospital when your labor begins or when your bag of waters breaks. Your labor will be ...