Previous caesarean section

If you have a baby by caesarean, it does not necessarily mean that any babies you have in the future will also have to be delivered this way.

Most women who have had a caesarean section can safely have a vaginal delivery for their next baby, known as vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).

But you may need some extra monitoring during labour just to make sure everything is progressing well.

Some women may be advised to have another caesarean if they have another baby.

This depends on whether a caesarean is still the safest option for them and their baby.

For more information, read the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists leaflet on birth options after previous caesarean section.