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Sometimes a C-section is safer for mother or baby than is a vaginal delivery. Here's why a C-section might be needed, including possible complications.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/c-section/PR00078/UPDATEAPP=0
Upside: Superb information on c-sections
Downside: None
information in regards to Caesarean Birth and Vaginal Birth After Caesarean.
homepages.picknowl.com.au/caressa/
Upside: Very good Australian resource includes stats, stories, risks and benefits
Downside: Text heavy site
* 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
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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
Upside: Press release on VBAC medical study
Downside: Tex heavy page with no additional resources
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
www.worldserver.com/turk/birthing/
Upside: Various VBAC articles and perspectives
Downside: Text only site