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Is Vaginal Birth Safe after C-Section?
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
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Upside: Press release from 2004 on research study about VBAC
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C-Section: Medical Reasons
What you need to know: Cesarean section (c-section) is delivery of a baby by surgery. An incision (cut) is made in the mother's belly and uterus (womb).
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/240_1031.asp
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Upside: Detailed explanation of c-sections, when they are required and risks
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Caesarean section - from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A caesarean section (AE cesarean section), or c-section, is a form of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through a mother's abdomen (laparotomy) and uterus (hysterotomy) to deliver one ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesarean_section
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail including history, types and risks
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Caesarean section
A very few women choose to give birth by caesarean, but for others it's a decision taken when a vaginal delivery stops progressing as it should, or when problems are anticipated. But what are the ...
www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/having_a_baby/birth_caesarean.shtml
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Upside: Detailed information on elective and emergency cesarean sections
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Giving birth by cesarean section
What is a cesarean section? Why would I have a planned c-section? Why would I have an unplanned cesarean delivery? What happens right before a c-section? How is a c-section done?
www.babycenter.com/0_giving-birth-by-cesarean-section_160.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on most common cesarean section questions
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We offer research-based information and support on all aspects
of caesareans and vaginal birth following caesarean section.
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Upside: Very good resources including FAQs and articles
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Risks From Labor After Prior Cesarean Delivery Low, Study
Reports The risks from vaginal delivery after a prior Cesarean delivery are low, but are slightly higher than for a repeat Cesarean delivery.
www.nih.gov/news/pr/dec2004/nichd-14.htm
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Upside: Press release on VBAC medical study
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A C-section, also called a cesarean section, is the delivery of
a baby through a surgical abdominal incision. A C-section delivery is performed when a vaginal birth is not possible or is not safe for the mother or child.
www.healthline.com/adamcontent/c-section
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Upside: Very good overview including indications, risks, symptoms and recovery
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Safety of Vaginal Delivery After Cesarean Section
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
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Upside: Discusses safety of VBAC
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Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)
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
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Upside: Good article on understanding VBAC, pros and cons of having one and how it works
Downside: Busy page
