What are the risks of laboring after cesarean?

When discussing a VBAC, uterine rupture is a specific risk that is typically mentioned. Uterine rupture occurs with a separation of the uterine wall. Uterine rupture can be life-threatening and serious, however, the risk of uterine rupture occurring is very rare, affecting less than 1% of those laboring after cesarean with a low transverse incision. Studies show the risk of uterine rupture decreases with each VBAC.