London - Women who have had a Caesarean section can usually have a natural birth for subsequent babies, say experts.
Doctors have previously advised many C-section patients against trying for a natural birth the next time they have a baby.
But new guidance published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says that a natural birth is the clinically safe choice for most women, and carries a lower risk of complications.
The report says that natural birth after a C-section has a success rate of around 75 percent – the same as for first-time mothers. Even after two or more C-sections the success rate is still 71 percent.
Lead author Professor Janesh Gupta, of Birmingham University, said: “Women can be assured that in most cases it is possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean section.”
Daily Mail