Vaginal Delivery & C-Section

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Vaginal Birth and C-Section

As part of our commitment to excellence, the OB/GYNs at Plano Women’s Healthcare are your advocates during prenatal care and childbirth. We understand the anxieties surrounding delivery and strive to work with you to help alleviate those fears. Our OB/GYN providers will work closely with you during prenatal care and labor, making recommendations to ensure you have a safe, healthy delivery, whether you have a vaginal birth or C-section.

Vaginal Birth

In the majority of cases, vaginal birth is the safest option – as long as you don’t have any serious issues with pregnancy and labor. Typically, a vaginal birth results in:

Shorter hospital stays
Reducing the need to return to the hospital in the weeks following delivery
A better chance of breastfeeding right away
Faster recovery post-delivery
Reduced chance of medical issues with future pregnancies

Can You Ensure That You Have a Vaginal Birth?

While there is never 100% certainty with anything in life – including labor and delivery – there are some things you can do to increase your chances of having a safe vaginal birth. They include:

Ensure continuity of care during your pregnancy
Stay active during your pregnancy
Maintain a well-rounded diet
Attend birthing classes to learn about labor, delivery, and pain relief options
Have a good labor support system
Consider creating a birth plan and share it with your doctor
Create a calm, positive birth environment

Cesarean Section

Sometimes a c-section is needed for the health of the mom or the baby. Rest assured that your physician at Plano Women's Healthcare is able to make the best decision for you and your baby and if a c-section is indicated they will discuss this with you so that you can make an informed decision about your care. C-sections can have increased risks associated with them. These include:

Risk of infection
Longer recovery period
Breastfeeding might not be possible right away
Skin-to-skin contact might not be possible directly after delivery
It might not be possible to have vaginal deliveries in the future
Risk of future ectopic pregnancies, in which an embryo implants in the surgical scar
Higher risk of placenta previa in future pregnancies
Higher risk of scar tissue
Increased risk of respiratory issues for the baby

Where Will You Deliver Your Baby?

If you choose Plano Women’s Healthcare to help deliver your baby, you’ll go through labor and delivery at Medical City Plano. This facility was voted Best Place to Have a Baby in Collin County by DFW Child Magazine three years in a row (2019-2021), so you know you’ll be in good hands.

Why Choose Plano Women’s Healthcare?

The team at Plano Women’s Healthcare is dedicated to the health and safety of you and your baby. Over many years, our OB/GYN providers have a built a reputation in Plano for providing exceptional care for their patients during childbirth. Plano Women’s Healthcare is also doula-friendly office. So, whether you deliver by C-section or vaginal delivery, the OB/GYNs at Plano Women’s Healthcare are here to help you have a safe, healthy, and happy childbirth experience.

Vaginal Birth & C-Section