A vaginal birth after a caesarean section is usually referred to as VBAC. Vaginal birth has physical as well as psychological benefits for both mum and baby; and women who are pregnant after a previous caesarean sometimes have a strong desire to experience a vaginal birth. However, some women are apprehensive about VBAC, especially if they previously had a difficult birth experience.
When labor does not start on its own and delivery needs to happen soon, contractions can be started (induced) with medicine. Some doctors avoid inducing labor when a woman is trying vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). But others are okay with the careful use of certain medicines to start labor or strengthen contractions.
For a woman who has a cesarean scar on her uterus, there is a chance the scar can break open during labor. This is called uterine rupture. Medicines used to induce labor may increase the risk of uterine rupture.
About video: Angela Velinor talk about Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section (VBAC) and what to do when you go into labour.
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