Reply #44: VBACs can be very dangerous [View All]

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I know someone who had a VBAC 6 years ago and her child is severely disabled, unable to walk or talk, mentally impaired, very little to no hope of improvement, and requires constant care- all because the stress of the delivery caused her uterus to rupture, and the child was therefore oxygen deprived during the time in which an emergency c-section could be done.

Yes, some doctors might schedule a c-section to fit within their schedule. But a woman should also be fully informed of the options and the risks associated with each type of delivery. A VBAC is much riskier for both the woman and the child than a scheduled c-section, and as long as she knows this, she is entitled to make that decision. But certain natural birth advocates go along with the myth that vaginal birth (and especially without meds) is the best option for everyone, when it isn't. One size most certainly does not fit all.

There is actually a very good reason too that doctors worry about malpractice suits in connection with VBACS- most experts consider it a violation of the standard of care to perform a VBAC, and will testify as such. The doctors know this, and so should the women before choosing one.