Natural Ways to Induce Labor - Maternity Acupressure

VBAC refers to the vaginal delivery of a baby by a mother who has previously delivered by Cesarean section. Another term, which means the same thing, is Trial of Labor after C-section (TOLAC). The use of the word ‘trial’ in TOLAC implies that vaginal delivery after you have already had a Caesarian is not always possible. It is something you try to do, which may or may not be successful.

VBAC Benefits

1) Safety
Successful VBACs are safer than planned C-sections (no surgery, lower risk of infection, no serious blood loss or complications from anesthesia). If VBAC fails, however, you will undergo an unplanned C-section, which is slightly riskier than a planned repeat C-section.

2) Short recovery time
Recovery from VBAC is shorter than that of a C-section.

3) Emotional satisfaction
For some women normal, vaginal delivery is an important part of their pregnancy, and they feel that they have accomplished something importnat for them when they give birth vaginally.

4) The cost factor
Successful VBACs are less costly than planned repeat Caesareans.

5) Health
Each subsequent Cesarean delivery increases the risks to the mother’s health, particularly the risk of developing placenta previa. Therefore, attempting VBAC has more long-term benefits for a woman who plans to have more children than for a woman who does not intend to.

6) While repeated C-sections are increasingly more risky, repeat VBACs tend to become progressively easier. Read the whole article about VBAC.