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People sometimes joke that having a baby via cesarean delivery is like “taking the easy way out,” but if you | ve ever actually had a C-section, you know this is hugely inaccurate.

No, you didn | t squeeze a baby out through your birth canal, but you did have your

VBAC Facts: Is Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Right for You?

Here | s what to ask your health care provider.

If you | re pregnant and you | ve previously had a cesarean section, you may have a decision to make: Do you try for a vaginal birth after cesarean (otherwise known

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery (VBAC)





This information is designed as an educational aid for the public. It offers current information and opinions related to women's health. It is not intended as a statement of the standard of care. It does not explain all of the proper treatments or methods

पहला हो चुका है सिजेरियन ऑपरेशन, क्‍या दूसरी बार हो सकती है नॉर्मल डिलीवरी
अगर आप दूसरी बार मां बन रही हैं और इससे पहले आपकी सिजेरियन डिलीवरी हुई थी तो इस बार आप अपने लिए नॉर्मल डिलीवरी का विकल्‍प चुन सकती हैं। कई महिलाओं की सी-सेक्‍शन के बाद नॉर्मल डिलीवरी

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6 Steps To A Successful VBAC
February 9, 2018

If you’re female and older than 20, you’ve surely heard the saying “Once a cesarean, always a cesarean.” VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) used to be a myth...an urban legend. Doctors were (and still are, to some degree) taught that it is safer

The Pros and Cons of Epidurals vs. 'Natural Births'

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people receive an epidural or spinal anesthesia to relieve labor pain. Others opt for a "natural birth" with no drugs and minimal interventions. (Note: The term "natural birth" is problematic because

5 tips on natural childbirth from an Ob/Gyn who experienced it

In the U.S., giving birth with an epidural has become the norm. Approximately 73% of U.S. laboring patients used an epidural, spinal, or combined spinal-epidural block in 2015, up more than 10% from 2010. In Texas, that percentage is

Natural vs. Epidural: What to Expect

Using an epidural
Natural birth
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Choices for childbirth

Giving birth can and should be a beautiful experience. But the prospect of delivery may give some women anxiety because of the anticipated pain and discomfort.

While many women

Painless delivery: Advantages of Painless Normal Delivery

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Becoming a mother is the start of a wonderful journey. The amazing bond that you have shared with your unborn child during the nine months culminates with the arrival of your

The Pros and Cons of Epidurals vs. 'Natural Births'
Trying to weigh the benefits of “natural birth” against local anesthesia? Read about the pros and cons of epidurals, as well as two real-life stories of different deliveries.
By Marisa Cohen
and Jennifer L. W. Fink
Updated on November 9, 2021