ACOG - Vaginal Delivery Recommended over Maternal-Requested C-section

Geekchick921

My midwife just posted this.  I found it very interesting!

https://www.acog.org/About_ACOG/News_Room/News_Releases/2013/Vaginal_Delivery_Recommended_Over_Maternal-Request_Cesarean

I wonder how much they would apply this to VBACs as well.  I'm generally pretty supportive of women giving birth in the way that they would be most happy with (within reason).  I am happy that it seems the ACOG really gives a crap about how ridiculously high the C-section rate is in the US.  I wonder if this statement was made with the intention of really driving the point home to some of their members who are entirely too willing to perform C-sections upon request for convenience or preference.  

P.S. I know I editted this post numerous times.  I originally read it the statement wrong. 

iris427

I saw this today on FB--interesting.  I'm supportive of a woman's right to choose an elective cesarean, even if it is a primary cesarean.  But I'm really glad to see ACOG supporting vaginal birth and calling attention to the risks of c/s, especi

A37licia

I don't think they would apply this much to VBACs, but they've already formally said vaginal birth is recommended for one or two prior cesareans (well, they would say a trial of labor). I wish more doctors heeded these pronouncements.  It does look l

iris427

A37licia:

I don't think they would apply this much to VBACs, but they've already formally said vaginal birth is recommended fo

A37licia

Thanks for clarifying!