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How safe is vaginal birth after cesarean section for the mother and fetus?

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How safe is vaginal birth after cesarean section for the mother and fetus?

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Compared with planned repeat low-transverse cesarean section, vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is not associated with increased risk of maternal or neonatal mortality (strength of recommendation [SOR]: B). Morbidity is slightly increased, as evidenced by higher uterine rupture rates and some neonatal outcome measures (SOR: B).