How to VBAC after C-Section, and what are some things you can do to increase your chances of a successful VBAC?
Here are a few points that Dr. Boyd and Annabelle focus on in the live stream below:
What is VBAC? What is TOLAC?
What is the risk associated with VBAC?
- Uterine Rupture (increased risk with 2 or more C-Sections?)
- What is Uterine Rupture?
- Contents spills into the abdomen (bleeding, the baby dies).
- Be in the hospital!
- Consider that VBAC may not work for other reasons.
Who is a candidate for VBAC?
- 1 to 2 C-Sections (no more).
- Horizontal incision ON the uterus (not vertical ON the uterus, which was the “classical” way to do C-Sections).
- Doctor who practices VBAC (ask your provider questions about his success rate of VBAC, induction, C-Section rate, etc.).
Other things to consider for a successful VBAC:
- Studies show 60% to 80% success rate for women who attempt VBAC.
- ACOG recommends VBAC as a safe choice for most women who have had a C-section in the past.
- Labor starts on its own (the doctor does not induce your labor process).
- Size of baby.
- Age (under 40).
- Weight of mom.
How to VBAC Safe in Faith:
- Make sense of your first birth (reason for the C-Section) and know that this birth is new.
- Find a successful mindset? (peace, calm, laboring, trust, confidence).
- Watch the video below for a deeper understanding of VBAC.
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