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Determined to Have VBACThere were a few complications to having a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section) for me. Getting pregnant after a c-section when my first baby was only five months old wasn't a great start. -
Tips for Discussing VBAC Options with Your Spouse and PhysicianIs your spouse or physician reluctant to agree with your wishes for a VBAC? These tips will help you discuss your options, understand the safety issues, and present your point of view.
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VBAC: How to Talk to Your Spouse and DoctorThis guide tells of how I talked to my husband and doctor to get them on board with my decision to have a VBAC.
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Discussing a VBAC with Your Spouse and DoctorIt is extremely important for a women approaching a second birth after a cesarean to know her options both for a vaginal birth as well as for a subsequent cesarean.
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How to Increase Your Chances of a Successful VBACMore and more women are realizing that a VBAC is not only safer than a repeat c-section, but also more beneficial in many ways for both mother and baby. There are some steps you can to take to increase your chances of having a successful VBAC. -
Benefits of a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)This article explains the benefits of a VBAC for both mother and baby. -
VBAC: A Discussion Guide for Husband and DoctorA description of VBAC; vaginal birth after cesarean, and concerns you may have.
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Why Does VBAC Matter?A discussion of the impact of society at large and families in the microcosm of VBAC and repeat cesarean.
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VBAC to CBAC: A JourneyAfter my first c-section, I spent hours upon hours researching VBAC. I did not want the choice taken from me when the time came to have my second son. In this article, I detail my journey from VBAC to CBAC.
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What is a VBAC? Advantages and DisadvantagesThis article explains a VBAC and what it means to you. Advantages and disadvantages of a vaginal birth after a C-section are discussed.
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VBAC, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean - An Important Decision for CouplesA guide to help women and their partners to make the decision to go with a VBAC birth or to opt for consecutive C-section birth.
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Top Secrets for Having a Successful VBAC ( vaginal birth after cesarean)This is a set of the best tips for going into the labor process and trying to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). This is mostly for hospital births, but I do touch on home births, which I do not recommend.
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VBAC Risks: What You Should KnowIt is important that anyone considering a repeat cesarean or a VBAC explore all the benefits and risks associated with each decision. In this article, I will discuss the risks of VBAC.
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Reasonable or Ridiculous? Some Reasons You Can't Have a VBACCare providers make up all sorts of reason to refuse a woman's desire for a VBAC. Are they valid, or just excuses?
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Pregnant Women with the Best Chances of VBACApparently, not all women are created equal when it comes to VBAC success rates. There are some situations or conditions that make certain women more likely to have a successful VBAC than others.
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How to Have a Successful VBACWith many unnecessary cesareans happening in today's society, women need to learn how to stand up for themselves, their bodies, and their babies! -
ACOG Issues New VBAC GuidelinesIn which we consider a document that reduces the restrictions on VBACs and may be a major step forward in a birth-culture change. -
Questions to Ask Your OB If You're Planning a VBACA truly supportive caregiver is critical to a successful vaginal birth after a cesarean. Here are some questions to ask prospective caregivers when you are planning on a vaginal birth after cesarean.
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From Natural to Cesarean to VBAC and Homebirth: A Journey Through Birth StoriesThe physical and emotional rollercoaster through the births of my two daughters, one an emergency c-section birth and one a vaginal homebirth after cesarean, all in the midst of the death of my mom.
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VBAC is Possible After a CesareanJust because you had to have a cesarean with a pregnancy does not push you into having to have another cesarean with your next child.
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Benefits of Attempting and Succeeding VBACSince parents can choose exactly when they would like to schedule a repeat c-section, the convenience is attractive. Although repeat C-sections are much more popular than VBACs, there are many benefits to having a vaginal birth instead.
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VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Having a Cesarean SectionDo's, Don'ts and maybe's of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section.
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Choosing the Right Physician to Perform Your Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)Nearly one in every three babies born in the United States today is born via Cesarean. There are several reasons for this increase. A major reason for increased cesareans is due to the amount of elective repeat cesareans.
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VBAC: Vaginal Birth After CesareanYou do have a choice.
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Steps to Achieve a Vaginal Birth After CesareanIn the past, many physician's took to the adage "once a cesarean, always a cesarean" out of fear of potentially life threatening uterine rupture. Now, ACOG has released information that a vaginal birth after a cesarean may be safer for mother and child. -
Labor - Induce Naturally or C-Section AgainIf you are planning a VBAC, how should you start labor? Induce naturally or in a hospital? Is it true that "Once a caesarean, always a caesarean?" What are your chances of inducing natural labor successfully?
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Journey Towards a VBA2CSamantha Van Vleet has had 2 prior c-sections, and is getting ready to have a VBA2C. Read about her journey and the difficulties she's facing, as well as what steps she is taking to ensure her VBAC is a success. -
Can I Have a Homebirth? Common ComplicationsFind out if preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, macrosomia, small pelvis, VBAC, and other complications should prevent you from birthing at home. -
A Patient's Right: Repeat Cesarean Section by ChoiceOne woman's story of opting for a repeat c-section vs. a VBAC delivery.
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American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Has New Set of Guidelines for VBACsVBAC recommendations from the AAFP fly in the face of ACOG's 2004 revised guidelines.
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Parenting / Pregnancy Message Board Lingo Reference GuideA guide to commonly used lingo and acronyms on pregnancy and parenting message boards.
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Birth Options in AlaskaA guide to options for birthing women in South Central Alaska, discussing home, freestanding birth center, unassisted, and hospital births.
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Uterine Rupture: A Serious Pregnancy, Delivery ComplicationWhat is uterine rupture? Should I be concerned? What are the risks?
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Story of My SecondA memoir about the birth of a second child.
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Planned C-Sections: 5 Common Fears of Expectant MomsDespite the convenience of choosing a delivery date, there are numerous fears and concerns that expectant mothers have when facing planned c-section surgery. Here are the five most common fears. -
Tips on Interacting with Pregnant WomenOr, what most pregnant women want you to know about when dealing with us, because sometimes people seem to lose their minds when talking to us.
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What is a C-Section Like?If you've learned you're going to have a scheduled c-section, or are concerned you might have a c-section, this article is for you. -
Labor Doula Makes Motherhood a True CareerJessica Bejot describes the duties of a labor doula and explains why she believes that every woman deserves a doula to help with the process of pregnancy and childbirth.
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Tackling Your Birth and Labor Checklist"Gather all the necessary information and support team personnel, that you need to go into your labor room feeling at ease and in control of the process."
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Having a C-sectionAlthough most women don't plan on having a C-section, an unpredictable problem may occur before or during the birthing process that leads to the procedure. Having a C-section can have it's advantages, but it also has many disadvanages.
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