Talking to Your OBGYN About VBAC
posted: Feb. 10, 2022.
How your OB/GYN doctors in Hoffman Estates, IL, can help if you are considering VBAC.
VBAC means vaginal-birth-after-cesarean section, and it’s an important consideration after you have already had a cesarean section. Many women believe that once they’ve had a C-section, that is the only way they can give birth in the future. Fortunately, thanks to VBAC procedures, a vaginal birth is possible after a C-section.
Drs. Fred Duboe, Gail Gerber, and Abby Seruya at Northwest Associates For Women’s Healthcare in Hoffman Estates, IL, offer comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services, including counseling about VBAC.
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 60 to 80 percent of women whose first baby was delivered by C-section can have a VBAC procedure safely.
You may be a good candidate for VBAC if you:
- Are under 35 years old
- Have delivered vaginally in the past
- Have a low bikini line incision from your past C-section
- Have had a C-section that was not due to structural or maternal health issues
- Have had a labor not induced by Pitocin
Your OB/GYN has all the information you need about the VBAC procedure and whether it is the right choice for you. If you are thinking about VBAC, your OB/GYN will recommend that you:
- Maintain a healthy weight while you are pregnant so you and your baby have the best chance at a healthy birth
- Talk with your doctor early about having a VBAC and what the risks and benefits might be
- Recognize that the possibility of having a VBAC may change later in your pregnancy due to health issues and other factors
Giving birth is one of the most important events in a woman’s life, and you deserve to know the facts. Your OB/GYN is your partner to ensure you and your baby are healthy.
To learn more about VBAC and other OB/GYN topics, talk with the experts. Call Drs. Fred Duboe, Gail Gerber, and Abby Seruya at Northwest Associates For Women’s Healthcare in Hoffman Estates, IL. You can reach them in the office by calling (847) 884-1800, so call today.