11. In addition, they and their doctors tend to be less willing to risk fetal injury during a vaginal delivery. 12. In most situations, vaginal deliveries are far safer. 13. In vaginal deliveries after Caesarean, the risk of uterine rupture is significant only among women whose labor is induced by drugs that cause intense contractions, Wagner said. 14. Most doctors and hospitals now encourage such women to attempt a vaginal delivery the next time. 15. One potential risk is vaginal deliveries by women who have had prior C-sections. 16. Several recent reports that question the safety of vaginal deliveries in certain circumstances are driving this turnaround. 17. Since then she has had two vaginal deliveries. 18. Such complications are most common after several vaginal deliveries. 19. The main reason given was fear of damage to the pelvic organs that could result from a vaginal delivery. 20. The risk of death is significantly higher than for a vaginal delivery. |