What else should a person thinking about VBAC know?

When considering trying to have a VBAC, it's important to talk with a healthcare professional about it early in pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits, as well as your expectations and concerns. Make sure your healthcare team knows your complete medical history. That includes records of your earlier C-section and any other uterine surgeries. The information can help your healthcare professional guide you as you decide whether to attempt a vaginal delivery.

If you decide to try for a VBAC, it's important to talk with your healthcare team about where you want to deliver and how that facility would handle an emergency C-section if you need one. Continue talking about the risks and benefits with your healthcare team throughout pregnancy.

And as your pregnancy goes forward, try to stay flexible. It's possible that the way your labor happens will make trying a VBAC a clear choice. Or you and your care team might decide that another C-section would be best after all.