In 2023, C-section deliveries accounted for 32.3 percent of live births in the U.S. That same year, 15.1 out of 100 live births were by vaginal birth after a Cesarean (VBAC). A C-section delivery may be medically necessary for various reasons. That does not necessarily mean that subsequent deliveries would require that surgery. However, there are known risks associated with a VBAC. Uterine rupture is the most common, and that can harm both mother and child.
If medical negligence caused your or your baby’s injuries, you may be entitled to compensation. Any kind of medical malpractice case is complex, but our skilled Chicago, IL maternal and birth injuries lawyers can help.