“VBAC” is an acronym for vaginal birth after cesarean. Other variations of this acronym may be used to describe more specific birth situations, such as HBAC (home birth after cesarean), or VBA2C (vaginal birth after two cesareans).
If you have not already had an epidural or spinal anesthesia for labor, or this is a scheduled cesarean, you will most likely be given a regional anesthetic (epidural or spinal). If there is a reason that you can’t get regional anesthesia or it is an emergency you may be given a general anesthetic. You…
This is not a comprehensive list. Obstetrical emergencies like: -prolapsed cord (where the cord comes down before the baby) -placental abruption (where the placenta separates before the birth) -placenta previa (where the placenta partially or completely covers the cervix) -placenta accreta (where the placenta is too deeply embedded in the uterine wall and has potential…
