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* C-Section or VBAC? * VBAC at Alta Bates * VBAC versus a C-section * Seeking VBAC stories
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/vbac.html
Upside: Very detailed summary of user advice and stories on VBAC
Downside: Some advice may not be right for you
By Shel Franco
pregnancytoday.com/reference/articles/canvbac.htm
Upside: Very good summary of VBAC elements
to consider
Downside:
Upside: Medical guideline on VBAC
Downside: Medical language
Q: I keep hearing different information on whether it is safe for a woman to have a vaginal delivery after a cesarean section.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1001717198.html
Upside: Discusses safety of VBAC
Downside: No additional links
What are my chances of giving birth vaginally after having a c-section? What would make me a good candidate for a VBAC? What are the benefits of having a VBAC? What are the risks of attempting a ...
www.babycenter.com/0_vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vbac_1420895.bc
Upside: Good article on understanding VBAC, pros and cons of having one and how it works
Downside: Busy page
If your current pregnancy and health history are considered low-risk, you are a good candidate for a successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
www.webmd.com/baby/tc/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vbac-is-vbac-right-for-you
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on deciding on a VBAC
Downside: Some medical language
What is a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)? If you have had a cesarean delivery (also called a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is called vaginal birth ...
health.yahoo.com/pregnancy-birth/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-vbac/healthwise--hw200557.html
Upside: Helpful information on VBAC, benefits and risks
Downside: Busy page
National Institute of Health statement on study on health risks of vaginal birth to mothers who have previously given birth by cesarean section.
womenshealth.about.com/od/labordelivery/a/vbacs.htm
Upside: Press release from 2004 on research study about VBAC
Downside: Cluttered page; several ads
Are you considering a vaginal birth after Cesarean section (VBAC)? Learn how to prepare and what to discuss with your doctor.
www.babyzone.com/pregnancy/labor_birth/vbac_vaginal_birth_after_cesarean
Upside: Links to several articles on VBAC
Downside: Many ads; many clicks to view information on the site
Though once valid, the belief that women who have delivered via cesarean section (c-section) are not eligible for later vaginal delivery is no longer true.
www.womenshealthchannel.com/vbac/index.shtml
Upside: Detailed article on choosing VBAC
Downside: Many ads, busy page