The Evidence on Vaginal Births After Cesarean or VBACs

With the right preparation and medical support, it is possible to have a vaginal birth after Cesarean, or VBAC. This episode of the Evidence Based Birth podcast looks at the research on VBAC, arguments for and against VBAC, and resources to learn more.

In fact, VBAC is considered a good option for most people who have a scar in their uterus. There are only a few what we call contraindications to VBAC. These are things that make a VBAC much less safe or more unsafe. These contraindications include having a prior classical or inverted T uterine scar, a previous hysterectomy or myomectomy entering the uterine cavity, a prior uterine rupture, a presence of a contraindication to labor such as having placenta previa, or a baby in transverse lie position, or someone who was declining a VBAC and requesting a repeat cesarean.

SOURCE: Evidence Based Birth • AUTHOR: Rebecca Dekker • LAST UPDATED: January 28, 2020