- Last updated 7/22/10 by Mothering Editorial
July 21, 2010 In a press release on July 21st The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) announced that "Attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior cesarean delivery." Stating that the US cesarean rate is "undeniably high", president of ACOG Richard N. Waldman, MD cited this concern as one of the reasons for the organization loosening its restrictive stance on VBACs. 1 Cesarean rates in the US have been climbing for decades, with recent numbers soaring to over 30% of... read more



