Risky Pregnancy Procedures

Did You Engage in Any of These Risky Pregnancy Procedures?

May 25, 2012

Did you forego a VBAC for an elective second C-section?

Risky Pregnancy Procedures

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by Rebecca M Gruber 1

Did you forego a VBAC for an elective second C-section?

The VBAC movement (vaginal birth after Cesarean) is stronger than ever, but many doctors outright refuse to perform the procedure. By electively choosing a C-section for a subsequent birth, Consumer Reports notes, women increase their risk for postsurgery complications.

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by Rebecca M Gruber 1

Did you forego a VBAC for an elective second C-section?

The VBAC movement (vaginal birth after Cesarean) is stronger than ever, but many doctors outright refuse to perform the procedure. By electively choosing a C-section for a subsequent birth, Consumer Reports notes, women increase their risk for postsurgery complications.

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1 Comment

joeysnotoriogirl

joeysnotoriogirl 51 weeks 1 day

consumer reports are being jack asses about this for example not all moms want to or can nurse their newborn nor is a Vbac always possible it depends where the plecenta attaches