Vaginal Birth after Caesarean (VBAC)

VBAC, pronounced Vee-Back, is the term for having a Vaginal Birth After a previous Caesarean section. Depending on the reason for your past caesarean birth, it can be safe to labour and have a vaginal birth next time.  

Following surgery for caesarean section, it is important to give enough time for your uterus and abdomen to heal, before becoming pregnant again. Check with your maternity care provider about planning for your next pregnancy and whether trying for a vaginal birth is a good option for you.

The below links give some information on the benefits and risks of VBAC.

• Pregnancy Info - Vaginal birth after Caesarean
• Association of Ontario Midwives - Thinking about VBAC (Also available in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi, and Simplified Chinese)
• Healthlinkbc - Vaginal Birth After Caesarena (VBAC)
• Health Quality Ontario - Care for People Who Have Had a Caesarean Birth and Are Planning Their Next Birth
• PCMCH - Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
• The MotHERS Podcast - Vaginal Birth After C-Section (featuring Dr. Jessica Dy)