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What are the chances of giving birth vaginally after having a c-section? Anyone here had this before?

Nooraini Dahlan · Accepted Answer

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Rose Cheung · Answer

VBACs are possible but not without risks. Success rates for vbac depend on many factors, including why you had the last c-section, the type of uterine incision you had, size of your baby, size of your pelvic, you are beyond your due date, you have had multiple c-sections, you are in a hospital that can't perform emergency c-sec. Benefits of VBAC - Safer than C-sec (not a major surgery) - Lower risks of blood transfusions - Lower risk of infection - Shorter hospital stay - More energy after childbirth - Faster recovery period - Dads get to play a bigger role Risks of VBAC - Failure to deliver vaginally. C Sec after failed VBAC may increase risk of complicatins - Tearing of scar from previous c-sec. (Uterine rupture)

Diana Lai · Answer

Yes. It is possible to have VBAC. According to a statistics from Singapore, the chance of a successful VBAC is between 60% and 70%. It is generally higher for women who have had previous successful vaginal deliveries. The chance of success may be lower if the reason for the previous caesarean section was due to cephalopelvic disproportion (i.e. where the baby is relatively too big to pass through the maternal pelvis). http://www.singhealth.com.sg/PatientCare/ConditionsAndTreatments/Pages/Pregnancy-During-Pregnancy-Vaginal-Birth-After-Caesarean-Section.aspx I have a few friends who had successfully giving birth to their 2nd baby via VBAC. However, there is one who didn't manage to do it and end up a c-sect due to cervix unable to dilate. Do look for gynae that is pro-VBAC and has a good track records of successful VBAC. One of the recommendation will be Dr. Lai Fon Min from Camden Medical Centre. Another one is Dr. Paul Tseng from TMC.