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While c-sections have become a norm for many mothers, several of them still prefer to undergo a normal delivery. In many cases, after a c-section for their first delivery they may opt for a natural birthing for the subsequent ones – this is known as vaginal birth after c-section or VBAC. At Ankura Hospital, provided there are no additional risk factors to the mother or the baby, we encourage mothers-to-be to explore and undergo VBAC, should they so desire to.

The key to a successful VBAC is a continuous conversation with your gynaecologist and regular electronic foetal monitoring. Having an open mind is essential and allowing the gynaecologist to take the most informed decision is critical.

FAQ

1.Who is eligible for a VBAC?

Not all women are candidates for VBAC and likewise not all challenging cases can be out rightly ruled out. The reasons for a previous C-section play a vital role in determining the current possibility of vaginal birth.

Age is a critical factor, the relation between VBAC and age being that – the older you are the less likely you are to be able to deliver by conventional methods following a C-section delivery. Obesity or higher body mass index is also a limiting factor as is the higher birth weight of the to-be delivered baby.

2.What factors aid VBAC?

The first pointer would be if the previous C-section was a low-transverse uterine incision. If this criterion is met, then there is a good chance a second pregnancy can be culminated in a natural birth. Also, important is that one shouldn’t have had any other or major uterine surgery or suffered a uterine rupture.

3.What role does pregnancy term play in determining VBAC?

Critical to the possibility of a VBAC is also the pregnancy term, if you have had a longer (over 40-week) pregnancy you are much less likely to have a vaginal birth; and similarly if you have had less than 18 month gap between the two pregnancies even that could be an impending factor.

4.What are the advantages of having a VBAC?

A vaginal birth or VBAC helps you avoid an abdominal incision/surgery and mitigates the risks that are consequent to such surgery. Risks such as excessive bleeding, complications associated with a C-section, possible infections are all avoid if a vaginal birth is possible.

5.What are the risks associated with VBAC?

Some of the possible risks associated with VBAC include - a uterus rupture that can lead to severe blood loss for the mother and oxygen deprivation for the child. There is also a real risk of serious complications for the child leading to long-term neurological damage or even fatality. All these risks are further escalated if there has been a case of an unsuccessful VBAC in the past.

Our Experienced team of Doctors

VBAC

Dr Bhargavi Reddy Bandi

MBBS, MS(OBG) Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Tirupati

Appointment

Dr D Deepthi

MBBS, MS(OBG), FRM Consultant Obstetrician , Gynecologist & Fertility Specialist

Tirupati

Appointment

Dr E Reshma Reddy

MBBS, MS(OBG) Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Tirupati

Appointment

Dr P Sindhu

MS (OBG) Consultant – Gynaecology & Infertility

Khammam

Appointment

Dr Kavya Priya

MBBS, MD (Obs & Gyn) Consultant – Gynaecology

Mehdipatnam

Appointment

Dr Vimala Kumari G

MBBS, MD (Obs & Gyn), DRME, ISOM (Munich) Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Infertility

Mehdipatnam

Appointment

Dr Divya Swetha

MBBS, DGO, DNB Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Madinaguda

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Dr Lavanya

MBBS, M.S (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Madinaguda

Appointment

Dr. S. Pallavi

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Madinaguda

Appointment

Dr Deepthi

MBBS, DGO Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

KPHB

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Dr Aruna Kumari

MBBS, MS OBG Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

KPHB

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Dr Ashwini

MBBS, DNB DGO Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

KPHB

Appointment

Dr. P. Sindu

MBBS, M.S(OBG & Gyn) Consultant Obstretician & Gynaecologist

Khammam

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Dr Vennela Kanuri

MS (OBG) Consultant – Gynaecology & Infertility

Khammam

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Dr Sabitha Ramineni

MBBS, DGO (Gyn) Consultant – Gynaecology

Khammam

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Dr Y Andhra Jyothi

M.B.B.S(Gyn) Consultant Obstretician & Gynaecologist

Khammam

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Dr K Ramana

MBBS, DGO, DNB Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

IDPL

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Dr Ch Manjusha

MBBS, DNB (OBG) Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

IDPL

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Dr A Bhavya

MBBS, MS (OBG) Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

IDPL

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Dr Kodali Vijaya Lakshmi

MBBS, DGO Senior Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

IDPL

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Dr Faiza Waliullah

MRCOG (UK), MRCP-O&G (Ireland), Dip Adv Gyn Laparoscopy (Germany), DFSRH (UK) Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Banjara Hills

Appointment

Dr K Swarajya Lakshmi

MBBS, MD, DGO Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Banjara Hills

Appointment

Dr Vamsha Sree Pajjuri

MBBS, DNB (OBG & GYN), Laparoscopic Surgery Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

AS Rao Nagar

Appointment

Dr G Shirisha

MBBS, DGO Consultant – Gynaecology

AS Rao Nagar

Appointment

Dr Sunitha

MBBS, DGO Consultant – Gynaecology

AS Rao Nagar

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Dr C Swapna

MBBS, DGO Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Boduppal

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Dr K L Poornima

MBBS, DGO, DNB Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Boduppal

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Dr K Jaya sri

MBBS, MS(OBS & GYNAEC) Gynaec registra

Boduppal

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Dr R Swapna

MBBS, MS (Obstetrics) Consultant – Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Banjara Hills

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