vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC), the delivery of a child via the normal passage from the uterus following the previous delivery of a child via an incision directly into the uterus. ▪ METHOD: Prenatal assessment will include specific measures to determine whether vaginal delivery is a safe option. A trial of labor with close monitoring is indicated. ▪ PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS: Close monitoring is required. Equipment and personnel for an emergency cesarean section should be available. ▪ OUTCOME CRITERIA: Complications are rare for most women who receive appropriate prenatal care. Uterine rupture is the most serious complication.
