Can I have natural birth after a C-section?

Obstetrician Leonie says: Giving birth to your baby naturally after you've previously had a C-section is called VBAC - vaginal birth after Caesarean section.

If there were complications with the first baby that are likely to recur with the second, a planned Caesarean birth will be recommended. However, recurrent complications are rare.

First babies are far more likely to be distressed than subsequent babies, so in your case there is no reason why a VBAC is less likely to be successful. Most woman (65%) who plan a VBAC will achieve this.

It's worth noting that there is a very small risk of the caesarean scar rupturing during labour, ghowever, and if this occurs, an immediate caesaerean is required to prevent the baby becoming distressd.

Your midwife will monitor you and your baby very carefully during active labour for signs of this.

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