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By Mayo Clinic staff
You've already had a baby by Caesarean section (C-section). Your doctor says you have a choice with your next baby. You can try a vaginal delivery or schedule a repeat C-section.
Years ago, a C-section ended any hope of future vaginal deliveries. But today, thanks largely to changes in surgical technique, vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) is possible in many cases. In fact, 60 percent to 80 percent of women who try VBAC have a successful vaginal delivery.
VBAC isn't right for everyone, though. Sometimes a pregnancy complication prevents the possibility of a successful VBAC. Many local hospitals don't offer VBAC because they don't have the staff or resources to handle emergency C-sections.
In this guide, you'll explore your options. When is VBAC a safe choice? When should VBAC be avoided? What are the benefits of VBAC? What are the risks? You'll also consider common questions about VBAC, answered by a Mayo Clinic specialist in obstetrics and gynecology. After reviewing the guide, you'll be better prepared to make a decision about whether VBAC is right for you.
Delivery options
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