If you’ve had a c-section and are considering a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section), then you will want to read on about some good information that may help you decide if a VBAC is right for you and your baby.
One of the things that makes knowing if a VBAC is right for you is that every woman and her situation is different, so there’s no way of determining if your VBAC will be successful or not or if there will be health implications. With so many variables the only options we have are to research, discuss and weigh the pros and cons.
One of the things I’ve discovered through having my own c-sections and discussions with others is that you should not be influenced by what others say. We all have family members that have their own opinions and friends with horror stories and the like, however this is your body and your baby, you must evaluate your situation and do what feels right to you.
But you do want the facts; you want as much information from a professional standpoint that you can get.
Start by talking to your doctor. If you’re not comfortable with the doctor you have find one that you are. However before speaking to your doctor there’s an excellent document put out by the American Academy of Family Physicians titled “Trial of Labor After Cesarean” (TOLAC). Don’t be thrown off by the title, it’s synonymous with VBAC.
Start by reading over the document carefully and jot down any questions you have, there are plenty of places to make notes within the document. Then be sure to bring this with you when you speak to your doctor. He may or may not have seen it, but it’s a very good reference point and it deserves careful discussion.
Here’s where you can view the document which is in PDF format: Trial of Labor after Cesarean