TOLAC

TOLAC

TOLAC (pronounced /ˈtoʊlæk/), an acronym for Trial of Labor After Cesarean, is a term used in Obstetrics to describe the process of attempting a vaginal birth (VBAC) following a previous cesarean section (C-section).

Etymology

The term TOLAC is derived from the English words Trial of Labor After Cesarean. The term was coined to describe the process of attempting a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section.

Related Terms

• VBAC: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, the successful result of a TOLAC.
• Cesarean Section: A surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
• Obstetrics: The field of medicine that encompasses the care of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recovery period.
• Labor: The process of childbirth, from the start of uterine contractions to delivery.
• Uterus: The female organ in which a baby grows during pregnancy.

See Also

• Risks of TOLAC
• Benefits of TOLAC
• TOLAC vs Elective Repeat Cesarean Section

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on TOLAC
• Wikipedia's article - TOLAC

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