VBAC
VBAC
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, pronounced /ˈviːbæk/) is a term used in the field of Obstetrics to describe the process of giving birth vaginally after a previous Cesarean section.
Etymology
The term VBAC is an acronym derived from the phrase "Vaginal Birth After Cesarean". The term "Cesarean" originates from the Latin "Caesus" which means "cut", and is often attributed to the birth of Julius Caesar, although historical evidence suggests that Caesar's mother lived well beyond his birth, making it unlikely that she underwent a Cesarean section, a procedure that was typically fatal for the mother in ancient times.
Definition
A VBAC is a vaginal birth that occurs after a woman has previously had a Cesarean section. This is in contrast to a repeat Cesarean section, where a woman who has previously had a Cesarean section gives birth via another Cesarean section.
Related Terms
- TOLAC: Trial of Labor After Cesarean, the process of attempting a VBAC.
- Cesarean section: A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
- Uterine rupture: A serious complication that can occur during a VBAC, where the uterus tears along the scar line from a previous Cesarean section.
- Birth plan: A document that communicates a pregnant woman's preferences for her birth experience, including her desire to attempt a VBAC if applicable.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on VBAC
- Wikipedia's article - VBAC
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski