VBAC
Second vaginal delivery
VBAC stands for vaginal birth after cesarean—delivering a baby vaginally when a previous birth was by C-section.
Once a cesarean meant all future births would be surgical, but VBAC is now a common option for many women: Her doctor said she was a good candidate for VBAC.
Also called trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- contractionsShortened word forms
- vaginalOf the birth canal
- cesareanSurgical childbirth method
uterine · rupture · natural · epidural · gestation · fetus · pushing · dilation
Gaining authority or confidence
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- educationSystematic development of mind
- normalizedAdjusted to standard measure
- accessRight to enter
disparities · ban · policy · guidelines · evidence-based
Childbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- perinatologistDoctor for high-risk pregnancies
- anesthesiologistDoctor administering surgical sedation
Independent decision-making capacity
- choiceAct of selecting
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- optionsAvailable courses of action
After childbirth period
- healingRestoration of health
- bondingForming close connections
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- mobilityCapacity for movement
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- contractionsShortened word forms
- vaginalOf the birth canal
cesarean · uterine · rupture · natural · epidural · gestation · fetus · pushing · dilation · effacement
empowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
- awarenessState of perceiving reality
- educationSystematic development of mind
- normalizedAdjusted to standard measure
access · disparities · ban · policy · guidelines · evidence-based
obstetrician
Childbirth physician
- midwifeChildbirth assistance professional
- doulaTrained childbirth support person
- perinatologistDoctor for high-risk pregnancies
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- choiceAct of selecting
- counselingProfessional guidance for problems
- statisticsCollected numerical information
postpartum
After childbirth period
- healingRestoration of health
- bondingForming close connections
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
- pregnancypregnancy, pregnant, prenatal care, due date, weeks
- childbirthcontractions, labor, pushing, dilation, birth
Surgical childbirth through abdomen