The
Downside to a repeat C-section
• The risk of infection and injury to the
mother increases – the organ most susceptible
is the bladder.
• Risk to newborns also rises
• Very close monitoring is required during
the procedure and after because of the possibility
of having the uterine scar separate or worse still
if it ruptures.
• The stress VBAC puts on the previous incision
site
• Longer recuperation period and stay in
the hospital
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VBAC is best avoided
• If the incision made previously was a
vertical or T-shaped one, more popularly known
as the classical cut
• If you have never delivered vaginally
and had more than one cesarean
• If it is a multiple pregnancy
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If your pelvis is too narrow to accommodate a
vaginal birth
• If baby is larger than normal
• If you are two weeks past your due date
• If baby is not positioned head downward
• If your hospital is not well-equipped
to perform an emergency c-section
However VBAC is still viable if you faced placental
abruption in the past, had a breech baby previously
or your baby had experienced fetal distress in
your previous pregnancy.
Foot Note
An elective or a planned cesarean is safer with
fewer recovery problems than an emergency one.
A woman attempting VBAC can end up having an unplanned
c-section despite enduring hours of labor. This
is one other reason why women choose to go for
a repeat c-section apart from the dangers of a
uterine rupture. Whatever you decide it is best
to be as familiar as you can be with VBAC issues,
your previous medical records and discuss the
pros and cons with your healthcare provider.