Women who have already delivered a baby via C-section are offered options for C-section or vaginal delivery during their next childbirth experience. Most women who have undergone a C-section delivery often wonder is there any chance of normal delivery after C Section. Although the answer is yes, this does not hold for every woman. About sixty to eighty percent of women who have had a previous C-section experience tend to have a successful vaginal delivery. However, women who have a high-risk uterine scar are not encouraged to opt for a vaginal delivery. Hospitals that are not ready for an emergency C-section delivery also do not offer a vaginal delivery option to women who have had a C-section earlier.
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If you wonder can you have a vaginal birth after a C Section, it is advisable to talk to your gynecologist and find out your options.
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Another C-section will require a more extended hospital stay, while a vaginal delivery enables you to go back home sooner and get back to your usual routine faster as well. The shorter stay at the hospital also reduces your childbirth expenses considerably.
Choosing for a vaginal birth after a C-section experience allows you to have an individualized birth plan in place.
If you are planning on having a large family, multiple C-Sectional deliveries will stand in the way. Opting for a vaginal delivery prevents scarring and also protect you from complications associated with placental problems.
Studies have shown that vaginal deliveries offer a lower risk of infection, injury to abdominal organs, blood clotting and so on.
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Can you have a natural birth after C Section without worry? Well, your doctor will be able to guide you through the process and be prepared to handle an emergency C-section in case any complications arise.
The biggest risk of natural birth after a C-section is uterine rupture or a tear in the uterus. They can harm the mother and baby and lead to complications in pregnancy and delivery. The risk of infections, heavy bleeding, and the need for blood transfusion after delivery also increases.
If your C-section scar is a single transverse scar, the success rate of a VBAC is about 60 – 80%. Prior vaginal delivery, spontaneous labour, good health, and staying active throughout pregnancy increase the chances of a successful VBAC.
There is no particular time limit. The successful outcome of a VBAC depends on various factors like previous incision type, fetal health, onset of spontaneous labour, and favourable progression of labour. Complications can arise anytime in childbirth, whether it is a vaginal delivery, C-section, or VBAC.
Ideally, you should give your body at least 18 months' break after a caesarean section, before planning your next pregnancy. This gives your uterus and the scar tissue enough time to heal and reduces the risk of complications in subsequent pregnancies and childbirth.
