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A VBAC (or vaginal birth after C-section) refers to vaginal delivery of a baby by a woman who has previously had a C-section<\/a> delivery. When a woman who previously had a C-section attempts to deliver a future baby vaginally, the attempt is called a trial of labor after Cesarean, or TOLAC. If the vaginal delivery is successful, the result is a VBAC.<\/p>\n

Vaginal childbirth by mothers who have previously had a C-section is given this special name and designation because the prior uterine incision changes the risk analysis for future labor. VBAC is not a non-standard obstetrical procedure, and it can be a reasonable option for appropriately selected women. But a TOLAC does carry a small but serious risk of uterine rupture that has to be considered in deciding between a VBAC attempt and a scheduled repeat C-section.<\/p>\n

At the turn of this century, the tide began moving away from VBACs after studies raised concerns about uterine rupture and hospitals and obstetricians adopted more restrictive policies. The national VBAC rate had increased from about 5% in 1985 to 28.3% in 1996 before dropping sharply. By 2006, the VBAC rate had decreased to 8.5%.<\/p>\n

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A VBAC (or vaginal birth after C-section) refers to vaginal delivery of a baby by a woman who has previously had a C-section delivery. When a woman who previously had a C-section attempts to deliver a future baby vaginally, the attempt is called a trial of labor after Cesarean, or TOLAC. 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