If you've already had a baby by cesarean section, it doesn't rule out the possibility of vaginal birth for your next delivery. Many women have a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) without incident.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Many women who delivered their first child through C-section assume that a vaginal birth after C-section—VBAC, for short—is ...

For years, it was believed that the safest choice after giving birth via cesarean was another cesarean delivery. But now, guidelines have changed. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians ...

Low-risk patients at predominantly Black-serving hospitals (BSH) who previously gave birth through Cesareans are likelier to ...

Since 2007, obstetricians have counseled patients planning to give birth after a previous C-section with help from a simple calculator designed to determine the likelihood of having a successful ...

For hours, Alicia Skrenes paced around a hotel room two hours from her home, waiting to be far enough along in labor to go to the hospital. Skrenes had been in labor twice before, and both times ...

An updated practice bulletin from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC) advises that 60% to 80% of women who attempt a trial of labor ...

If you’ve had a previous cesarean delivery, chances are you’re hoping to have a vaginal delivery the next time around. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say that vaginal ...

With the birth of my third baby looming in the not-too-distant future, I've been crossing my fingers, toes, and anything else I can find that I'll be able to avoid a second C-section. My first was ...

Opting for a VBAC can seem like a hopeful step towards a more natural delivery after a C-section. Many individuals have great VBAC experiences, but some have higher risks due to certain health and ...

Baby deliveries via a VBAC—a vaginal birth after cesarean—have come into the spotlight in recent years, with several celebrities having opted for it. The most recent example is Tammy Hembrow, a ...

When you mention vaginal birth after a caesarean (VBAC), you may get an unusual look, raised eyebrows or some advice against it. In an Indian household, VBAC is still surrounded by several ...