Health UPdates Webinar #225 “Repeat Caesarean ba Kaagad?” When to Do Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section

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Webinar #225
February 7, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Repeat Caesarean ba Kaagad?
When to Do Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section

Presenter:
DR. MENEFRIDA S. REYES
Senior Consultant and Former Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City
Former Chair, Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor (retired), St. Luke’s Medical Center – College of Medicine

Reactor:
DR. MARIA LUISA S. ACU
Vice Dean, St. Luke’s Medical Center – College of Medicine

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Webinar #225
February 7, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 noon
Repeat Caesarean ba Kaagad?
When to Do Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section

The landscape of obstetric care has evolved significantly, with vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) emerging as a viable and often preferred option for many women. While cesarean sections remain a necessary and life-saving procedure in certain circumstances, the increasing recognition of the benefits associated with vaginal delivery has prompted a renewed focus on VBAC as a safe and effective alternative for eligible candidates. In this week’s episode, we will discuss the critical aspects of and best practices related to VBAC.

We will explore the historical context of VBAC, tracing its evolution from initial concerns regarding uterine rupture to the present day, where robust research and refined clinical protocols have established its safety and efficacy. We will examine the selection criteria for VBAC candidacy, highlighting the factors that contribute to successful outcomes and identifying those situations where VBAC may not be advisable. Our speakers will present a thorough review of the risks and benefits associated with both VBAC and elective repeat cesarean section (ERCS). This comparative analysis will include a discussion of maternal morbidity and mortality, neonatal outcomes, and long-term implications for future pregnancies. In addition, we will address the practical aspects of managing labor and delivery in VBAC candidates. This will encompass a review of intrapartum monitoring techniques, strategies for promoting spontaneous labor, and the appropriate use of interventions when necessary.

Our main presenter is Dr. Menefrida S. Reyes, who is a senior consultant from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the St. Luke’s Medical Center – Quezon City. She is also a former Chair of the Philippine Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Our reactor is Dr. Maria Luisa S. Acu, who serves as Vice Dean at the St. Luke’s Medical Center – College of Medicine.

Join us as we discuss the importance of patient education and shared decision-making for anyone seeking to understand the options available for childbirth after a prior cesarean.

Together, we can stop preventable deaths.