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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Benefits Outweigh the RisksIn recent decades, a vaginal birth after a prior cesarean was unheard of an considered to be too risky. In recent years, the safety of a vaginal birth after a cesarean has been well-established and an increasingly popular choice among women.- The Birth of Daniel: My Second Unnecessary CesareanMy second son was born via cesarean section May 19th, 2009. It wasn't until later I learned that that my cesarean to deliver him could have been prevented.
Cesarean Sections: Directions & Types of Uterine ScarsCesarean sections aren't done in one uniform manner. There are many different types of cesareans and scars that may result from a cesarean.- 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.
The Birth of Madison: My First Unnecessary CesareanThe delivery of my first child was by an unnecessary cesarean. The cesarean had a lasting, traumatic affect on me and had I known then what I know now, I don't think the same choices would have been made.
C-Section Recovery TipsRecovering from a cesarean varies greatly from woman to woman. Here are some tips to make the recovery period after a cesarean section easier.
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.- Cesarean Sections: What You Need to KnowThe prospect of a cesarean section may be frightening, or it may be a decision you are trying to make. It is important to understand a cesarean and the risks and benefits in order to help ensure you are making informed decisions.
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.
Why a Vaginal Birth is More Beneficial Than a C SectionAre you considering having a c-section? Never, ever, ever opt for a c-section because it will ruin your life,your body, and your confidence. I can vouch to this because I have had 3 c sections with my first 3 girls and 1 vaginal birth with my fourth girl.
Doctors Push for VBACs Even with TwinsOnce a cesarean, always a cesarean? Not any more. This old wives tale may finally be put to rest as new guidelines from the nation's top baby docs push for more vaginal births after cesareans (VBACs)-- even with twins.
CDC Says Cesarean Triples Neonatal Death RiskThree years after the CDC determined that babies born by elective cesarean section are subjected to a higher rate of neonatal death than vaginally born babies, the cesarean rate continues to climb.
Vaginal Birth or Cesarean DeliveryDifferences in vaginal birth and cesarean delivery are discussed in this article.
Cesarean Recovery: What to ExpectGet the real scoop on what it is like to recover from a c-section: mentally and physically. Even if your section was medically necessary there will still be feelings you never thought you'd have. Physical recovery varies mom to mom.- 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.
- VBAC - Vaginal Birth After Having a Cesarean SectionDo's, Don'ts and maybe's of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean section.
- Vaginal Versus Cesarean BirthsBringing new life into this world can be a very frightening experience, especially if you don't know what to expect. Becoming educated on the subject could help to ease some of your fears.
- Truth About Cesarean DeliveryAre you having a cesarean delivery? Get the facts from someone who has been there - three times!
- Prior Cesarean as a Pre-existing Condition?The New York Times reported that increasing numbers of medical insurance carriers are refusing to cover maternity services, or demand a higher premium, in women with prior cesarean section.
April is Cesarean Awareness MonthThe International Cesarean Awareness Network is the sponsor of the annual Cesarean Awareness Month in April. According to the ICAN, cesarean deliveries account for almost one third of all births in the United States.- 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?
- Practicing Cesarean and the Respiratory Health of BabiesWhen doctors decide to perform a scheduled cesarean delivery when there is no medical reason can very harmful to the respiratory health of the baby because it increases the breathing problems of the newborn.
- What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Having a Cesarean BirthIt is a sad fact that the way women are allowed and encouraged to birth in our country is changing. With the growing rate of malpractice suits comes the rise of surgical birth's.
- Cesarean Sections: Increase in Procedure in the United StatesWhy the rate of Cesarean sections has gone up and what professionals are saying about it.
- VBAC: Vaginal Birth After CesareanYou do have a choice.
- A Patient's Right: Repeat Cesarean Section by ChoiceOne woman's story of opting for a repeat c-section vs. a VBAC delivery.
- Cesarean Rate in U.S. At 25%Cesarean rates in this country are reaching epic proportions. They are more risky and more expensive, yet the upward climb continues leading some to wonder why.
- 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.
- Facts About Cesarean DeliveryThe cesarean childbirth operation is a safe, simple and increasing common surgical procedure. Physically, it is often less traumatic than natural vaginal delivery. Cesarean delivery is a lifesaving procedure. Its use has increased over recent years.
How to Avoid a Cesarean - Ten Steps to Take for a Healthy DeliveryAn examination of why to avoid a C-section including common myths about Cesarean sections, and ten steps to take to help minimize your chance of a surgical birth.- Cesarean Rates Are RisingWomen today face many decisions when it comes to having children.
Should they breastfeed or bottle feed? Should they use disposable or cloth
diapers? Should they have a vaginal delivery or a cesarean? 
Iatrogenic Prematurity: Prevention During PregnancyPrematurity is a very serious concern in America and our babies are suffering because of it. Iatrogenic prematurity, or "doctor caused" prematurity can almost always be prevented during the last few weeks of pregnancy.- How to Recover from a Cesarean or C-SectionWith the advances of modern science and medicine it seems more women now than ever are having c-sections. Follow the steps below in conjunction with the information provided by your doctor to recover gently from a C-section.
- Delivery Time of Day Predicts StillbirthThe time of day when a woman delivers her baby and whether or not it occurs on a weekend has a strong influence on whether or not her baby will survive. Research has eliminated other causes.
What to Expect After a Cesarean DeliveryWhat will your recovery feel like after the first few days (and the following weeks!) after a cesarean delivery.
So You Think You Can Drive, SonI see him across the room now, his over-sized feet in beat up Army boots tucked at awkward angles under the plastic chair. That gotta-get-it-now state of an angular six-foot boy on his sixteenth birthday, testing for his life-altering learner's permit.
Natural Childbirth and Pregnancy BooksCheck out this small selection of natural birth, pregnancy, and baby books from my personal collection.- Tips for Packing a Hospital Stay Bag for a Cesarean BirthSometimes it is still hard to determine which items you will need once you are at the hospital and you find that you still forget things. Making a list of items to bring will help reduce the mistake of forgetting things.
Part 1: BirthWARNING: Sarcasm and parody. For AP or thick skinned readers only.
