Women who are good candidates may therefore be advised to attempt a VBAC if the chance of success is high.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

For patients with a previous cesarean, a successful VBAC has fewer complications (those associated with major surgery) than a scheduled cesarean.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

This is a very timely subject, as guidelines concerning vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) were updated in August by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

Both a successful VBAC and a scheduled cesarean, however, have fewer complications for both the mother and the baby than a failed trial of labor after cesarean.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

But as the rate of delivery complications from VBAC (including uterine rupture) increased, attempts at VBAC decreased, although there are some benefits to avoiding repeated cesarean sections.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

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).

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

As new data have become available, more patients are eligible for the possibility of an attempted VBAC, including patients with two previous cesareans and those with a previous cesarean section who are currently pregnant with twins.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?

However, VBAC is not risk-free.

CNN: Is it OK to have a VBAC?