There is a tool on this website for the purpose of prediciting your potential percentage of success for VBAC. While many would consider such a tool suspect, it can be useful as just another reminder that VBAC is possible a lot more than the standard 4%-10% that we find in most areas.
But with such factors as "BMI" and race as the only determining factors, one can wonder if perhaps they are missing the point. For many women who prepare for VBAC there are several things (emotional and mental support, supportive practitioner and increased healthy lifestyle to name a few) that help them acheive success. And for others still the same set of criteria do not ensure success.
It is hard to imagine that you could plug in a set of numbers and yes/no answers and come up with a set way to determine who will be successful. But it is just another tool, even if it isn't the most useful.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.