International Cesarean Awareness Network

For Immediate Release

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean is a Safe and Reasonable Option for Most Women

Redondo Beach, CA, July 21, 2010- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released updated practice guidelines for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) today. http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-21-10-1.c… ACOG states that VBAC is a safe and reasonable option for most women, including some women with multiple previous cesareans, twins, and unknown uterine scars. ACOG also states that respect for patient autonomy requires that even if an institution does not offer trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC), a cesarean cannot be forced nor can care be denied if a woman declines a repeat cesarean during labor.  read more »