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Most women who have had a Cesarean delivery can safely have a vaginal delivery … an expert panel concluded …
Surging C-section rates … have worried experts … just because a woman has had a C-section in the past, there’s no reason she must have one in subsequent deliveries.
However, current medical practice and fear of lawsuits are major obstacles to encouraging women to have a vaginal delivery after a C-section …
… Another problem has been … the fact that they have not had access to care where a trial of labor can be offered …
… “vaginal delivery after Cesarean is certainly a safe alternative for the majority of women who have one prior Cesarean,” …
… bad outcomes remain rare — … there are about 10 deleterious outcomes for every 100,000 births, vaginal or otherwise.
… there are no reliable means to spot which women are at risk for complications if they opt for vaginal delivery … [but] … “Pregnancy is … a risky endeavor … women do suffer complications of pregnancy and their babies do have problems. Fortunately these are rare, but they are irrespective of mode of delivery …
Melissa Maimann, Essential Birth Consulting 0400 418 448