Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, VBAC, refers to vaginal delivery of a baby after a previous pregnancy was delivered by cesarean delivery.
In the past, pregnant women who had one cesarean delivery would automatically have another. But research shows that, for many women who had prior cesarean deliveries, attempting to give birth vaginally - called a trial of labor after cesarean delivery (TOLAC) - VBAC might be safe options in certain situations.
VBAC may be safe and appropriate for some women, including those:
Benefits of VBAC include:
