08

August
2007

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

category: Children's & Women's Health - Leslie, RN, BSN, MSN, ARNP,MyDocHub
by Leslie RN, BSN, MSN, ARNP,

According to the Mayo Clinic, the chances of a successful VBAC are higher if:

  • You have only one prior low transverse uterine scar
  • You and your baby are healthy and your pregnancy is progressing normally
  • The reason you had your prior C-section isn’t a factor this time
  • Your labor begins spontaneously between the 37th and 40th week of pregnancy
  • You’ve had a previous successful vaginal delivery

Likewise, some factors may decrease your chances for success — but they don’t necessarily prevent you from trying VBAC.

  • You’re older than 40. After age 40, the chances of a successful vaginal delivery decrease — whether you’ve delivered other babies vaginally or are attempting VBAC.
  • You’re past your due date. Although the risk of uterine rupture remains the same, successful VBAC is less likely if your pregnancy continues past 40 weeks.
  • You have an unusually large baby. If your baby weighs too much, he or she may not safely pass through the birth canal during a vaginal birth. The risk of uterine rupture increases only if you haven’t had a previous vaginal delivery.
  • You have diabetes. If you have diabetes, you’re less likely to have a successful vaginal birth in all cases — including after a prior C-section.

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