PVDC
/bbdk/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "vbac" is expressed as PVDC.
A medical procedure where a baby is delivered by cesarean section after a previous vaginal birth.
How do you pronounce it?
/bbdk/
Did you know?
- When discussing birth plans, Spanish speakers often use the phrase parto respetado (respected birth) to describe the desire for a natural or VBAC process, emphasizing the dignity of the experience.
- Spanish uses the same word parto for both human and animal birth, whereas English often switches to 'calving' or 'foaling'.
- While PVDC is the technical term, many Spanish speakers use the English term 'VBAC' in clinical settings due to the global influence of English medical literature.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría conocer más sobre el parto vaginal después de cesárea. ¿Podrías explicarme los beneficios y riesgos?I would like to learn more about vaginal birth after cesarean. Could you explain the benefits and risks to me?
- ¿Es posible tener un parto vaginal después de una cesárea en mi próximo embarazo?Is it possible to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean in my next pregnancy?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing birth plan options with a doctor.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿sabes si el médico permite un PVDC?Lucía, do you know if the doctor allows a VBAC?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, dice que es una opción viable.Yes, Alejandro, he says it is a viable option.
- AlejandroMe alegra que podamos intentar el PVDC.I am glad that we can try the VBAC.
- LucíaYo también, así será más natural.Me too, that way it will be more natural.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
