As a result, when they become pregnant again, they often cannot face the prospect of a vaginal birth and want to have their baby by Caesarean section instead.
Many women who have had cesarean sections inquire about the possibility of attempting a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC), sometimes also called trial of labor after C-section (TOLAC).
"The vaginal route has less side effects and also enables women to have medical abortions up to 63 days, as opposed to the 49 days that the oral route is approved for, " she said.