Check VBAC facts

Check her​e to see if you kno​w some important facts about planned VBAC

 

1) Many​ women who have previous C-section will be able to give birth vaginally.​

  1. True
    1. Answer:  Yes, this is true! Many women who try a planned VBAC will be able to give birth vaginally. Every woman is different, so some women may be more or less likely to experience a vaginal birth; but in general between 60-80% women will.
  1. False
    1. Answer:  Actually, this is true. Many women who try a planned VBAC will be able to give birth vaginally. Every woman is different, so some women may be more or less likely to experience a vaginal birth; but in general between 60-80% women will.
  1. Not Sure
    1. Answer:  This is true. Many women who try a planned VBAC will be able to give birth vaginally. Every woman is different, so some women may be more or less likely to experience a vaginal birth; but in general between 60-80% women will.

 

2) Wo​men w​ho have a vaginal birth and want to breastfeed are more likely to succeed with breastfeeding.

  1. True
    1. Answer: Yes, this is true! Women who have a successful VBAC have a better chance of starting and staying with breastfeeding.
  1. False
    1. Answer: Actually, this is true. Women who have a successful VBAC have a better chance of starting and staying with breastfeeding.
  1. Not Sure
    1. Answer: This is true. Women who have a successful VBAC have a better chance of starting and staying with breastfeeding.

 

3) Most women who try a vaginal birth will not experience a tear in their uterine scar.

  1. True
    1. Answer: Yes, this is true! It is rare for a uterine scar to rupture while attempting a vaginal birth. The chance of this occurring is less than 1 in 200.
  1. False
    1. Answer: Actually, this is true. It is rare for a uterine scar to rupture while attempting a vaginal birth. The chance of this occurring is less than 1 in 200.
  1. Not Sure
    1. Answer: This is true. It is rare for a uterine scar to rupture while attempting a vaginal birth. The chance of this occurring is less than 1 in 200.

 

4) Most women who have a vaginal birth will not need strong pain relief after the birth.

  1. True
    1. Answer: Yes, this is true. Most women only need minor pain relief like Motrin (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) after delivery.
  1. False
    1. Answer: Actually, this is true. Most women only need minor pain relief like Motrin (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) after delivery.
  1. Not Sure
    1. Answer: This is true. Most women only need minor pain relief like Motrin (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (acetaminophen) after delivery.

 

5) Women who have a vaginal birth will have a quicker recovery after the birth compared to a C-section.

  1. True
    1. Answer: Yes, this is true! Women who have a vaginal birth usually have a quicker recovery time and hospital stay (1-2 days).
  1. False
    1. Answer: Actually, this is true. Women who have a vaginal birth usually have a quicker recovery time and hospital stay (1-2 days).
  1. Not Sure
    1. Answer: This is true. Women who have a vaginal birth usually have a quicker recovery time and hospital stay (1-2 days).

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