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VBAC
A vaginal birth after a previous cesarean delivery, which can be an option for some patients after review with their provider.
Also called: vaginal birth after cesarean, tolac
Who Can Help with VBAC?
- OB-GYNs
A physician who provides care for pregnancy and childbirth and for women's reproductive health, including exams, birth control and menopause care.
- Midwives
A trained provider who cares for women during pregnancy, birth and after delivery. Certified nurse midwives also provide gynecology care.
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
An OB-GYN who cares for high-risk pregnancies, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, twins or concerns about the baby.
- Birth Centers
A facility outside a hospital where midwives help healthy, low-risk patients give birth.
- Doulas
A trained support person who provides emotional and physical comfort during pregnancy, labor and the weeks after birth.
Where Practices List VBAC
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Summerville, SC (23)
- Minneapolis, MN (15)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about vbac and what is right for you.