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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.
- 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.
Benefits of a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)This article explains the benefits of a VBAC for both mother and baby.
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.
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.
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.- 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.
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.- 1402520-Panel Urges New Guidelines Regarding Cesarean Section Births-JSSAn NIH panel recommends changing VBAC guidelines to make the procedure more available to women.
- Why Does VBAC Matter?A discussion of the impact of society at large and families in the microcosm of VBAC and repeat cesarean.
- 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?
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.
How I Prepared for My Second ChildA personal story of my second time around the horrifying bend of delivery and why choosing the right OB made all the difference.- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- VBAC: A Discussion Guide for Husband and DoctorA description of VBAC; vaginal birth after cesarean, and concerns you may have.
- VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Having a Cesarean SectionDo's, Don'ts and maybe's of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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!- 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.
- 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.
- 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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The Death of My Five Day Old Twins Bobby and KaraNothing is as blissful as carrying and bringing new life into this world. At the opposite end of such joy is the unadulterated pain and grief at the death of one's baby.
