Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the rate of Caesarean sections should not exceed 15% in any country. Unfortunately because of the large number of repeat cesareans, because care givers mistakenly believe it is the best option, we are faced with a cesarean rate of more than double the recommended amount.

Click on the links below for some very good, well researched articles on the VBAC debate

• Rebuttal to Rationales for Denial of VBAC

• Is vaginal birth after cesarean risky?

• VBAC safety: A closer look at the 2002 JAMA study

• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The Facts

• Do We Need To Revisit VBAC Guidelines For Women With Three Or More Prior Caesareans?

• A Coalition for Improving Maternity Services Fact Sheet about the Risks of Cesarean Section; A Checklist for Expectant Mothers to Read During Pregnancy