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VBAC
Vbac stands for vaginal birth after cesarean. Because the uterine muscle has a scar from the prior surgery, and scar tissue isn't as strong as unscarred tissue, there are some additional risks to attempting a vaginal delivery after a cesarean. <1% of patients attempting vbac will have a complication known as uterine rupture.
Dr. Liza Kunz reviewed this
23 year experience in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
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What are complications of vbac?
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Can you tell me about having vbac success?
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Is it true you can be induced with a vbac?
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How do I go about asking about having a vbac?
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How much time do I have to wait to get a vbac?
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What is the most serious complication during a vbac?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Is it secure to have a vbacs after 6 cesareas 2-3 years apart each.
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A 33-year old female asked:
Can someone who has a history of pretem and 2 miscarrages still can do a vbac?
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A 18-year old female asked:
I've had 2csections 4.11.12 & 5.7.13 . How long would it be before i can try a vbac?
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Can I have a vbac after 2 c-sections?
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A 30-year old female asked:
It be going on 2 years my son be 2 in January and a due date as of April 26, ... A VBAC is possible .....????
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A 37-year old female asked:
Why are some obs ardent supporters of vbac and others completely against them? I don't understand how there can be such a big discrepancy in opinion.
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A 45-year old asked:
Where can I find a midwife who does vbacs?
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A 33-year old female asked:
Which is safer, vbac or repeat cesarean (2nd cesarean) ?
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A 34-year old female asked:
My first baby was breech (frank breech) will it be possible for me to have a VBAC?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I am 5'11 and 278lbs what is the likely hood that i could do a vbac with my next pregnancy?
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Planned c-section vs. vbac, which to do?
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Which is better? Planned c-section or vbac?
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A 28-year old female asked:
How long after a C-section can I be considered for a vbac?I had my son 11-25-11! and im now due 8-28-14
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have asymptotic wenckebach due to high vagal tone and i'm going for vbac in 3 weeks. I'm so scared something will go wrong.
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A 30-year old female asked:
I'm 33 wks preg and from scan baby weighs 2.7kg. I want a VBAC but my Dr. says I can if baby weighs below 3.5kg. How do I maintain baby's weight?
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I'm 40weeks and 2 days. Trying for a vbac. Currently baby is down but not engaged. Any tips to help move baby downwards so I can try and avoid a c section?
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Is it safer to have a VBAC or a repeat C-section?
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