Fascinating, but we don’t know what it means.  I’ll be watching for future research.
The emphasis below is mine.
29. jun 2009 kl. 12:12
Caeserian section changes DNA of newborns
Swedish research shows that a Caesarian birth section changes a newly-born’s DNA.
Af  Julian Isherwood
Children who are born by Caesarian section may have an increased risk of immune deficiency-related illnesses [...]

There is a new birth center in town run by Beach Cities Midwifery.
I am excited because we need more out-of-hospital options.  If more women hire midwives for their first pregnancy, there will be fewer primary cesareans.
They are having an Open House in Saturday July 11, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. 
Activities include:

Facility Tours;
Discussion of [...]

I’ll be there!  Hope you can make it!
Download the flyer.
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What:Join us as we gather all of the experts to help guide you through your pregnancy. We will have midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation specialists, natural care practitioners and parent-related vendors. Have your questions answers and leave empowered to choose the birth [...]

This article published June 19, 2009 demonstrates one hospital’s experience when they changed their oxytocin protocol. 
Note that they refer to oxytocin, but oxytocin is produced in a woman’s body and causes uterine contractions during labor whereas Pitocin, which is what they are likely referring to, is “synthetic oxytocin sold as medication.”  There is a [...]

“Since 1980, the use of EFM has grown dramatically, from being used on 45% of pregnant women in labor to 85% in 2002,” says George A. Macones, MD, who headed the development of the ACOG document. “Although EFM is the most common obstetric procedure today, unfortunately it hasn’t reduced perinatal mortality or the risk of cerebral palsy. In fact, the rate of cerebral palsy has essentially remained the same since World War II despite fetal monitoring and all of our advancements in treatments and interventions.”

I’ve updated the About Me page as well as added two new pages: Quick Facts - VBAC vs. Repeat Cesarean and VBAC Class.

I think it’s very important to discuss the particulars of your OB/midwife’s standard protocols and birth philosophy way before you hit your 3rd trimester, preferably when you are interviewing providers. No sense wasting time with a provider who isn’t really pro-VBAC. And if your OB/midwife sounds really great at the beginning and then starts talking [...]

This is great!  A hospital reversing their VBAC ban!  I really wish articles like this would talk less about "the experience" and more about the life-long benefits of vaginal birth for mom and baby. 
May 28, 2009
Natural birth after c-section possible at NMC again
By Leslie Griffy lgriffy@thecalifornian.com
Monterey County [...]

I am so excited about the new look & feel of vbacfacts.com.  Now you can easily subscribe via email to posts and comments as well as share individual posts via print, email, or social networking sites.  I’m still working out the final kinks at 2am because, as any mom of young kids knows, that is [...]

Women seeking VBAC are sometimes required to sign “VBAC Consent Forms” which usually list the (exaggerated) risks VBAC, the (minimized) risks of cesareans with no mention of the benefits of vaginal birth for mom or baby.  This causes many women seeking VBAC much frustration because, unless you have done your research, you are left with [...]

I’m currently visiting a friend who is expecting her first baby in late August.  I’m so excited for her and am trying to give her all the great books and resources that I have been distilled from the endless choices out there without overwhelming her with my excitement, information, and ability to talk endlessly about [...]

This information is so important for any woman seeking VBAC.  It’s not enough that your hospital “allows” VBAC.  In order to see how supportive that hospital is of vaginal birth, you need to know what their VBAC rate is in addition to their primary CS rate.  Be sure to read, “Why if your hospital ‘allows’ [...]

Below are the sources I used for the VBAC Class given on March 20, 2009.  More classes are in the works, so keep checking back, subscribe, or become a fan on Facebook.
Many of the studies measure multiple items - uterine rupture, VBAC success, etc. - but I categorized them by the topic that I primarily [...]

I so enjoyed the VBAC Class last Friday and hope those who attended did too.  A special thanks to those who drove over an hour to come.  While scheduled to be an hour, my presentation ended up being 2.5 hours!  After cutting it down for a couple weeks, I couldn’t cut any more.  I apologize [...]

The VBAC Class is this Friday and I’m so excited!  We are looking forward to a great turnout and we will be discussing a lot of new information & recent studies that I haven’t had a chance to put on the site yet.
I’ve received a couple emails from women saying that they aren’t pregnant implying [...]

I love Consumer Reports.  When we purchased our kitchen appliances, washing machine, and computers, I went to them first.  Turns out, you should include them while preparing for your child’s birth as well.
In 2005, Consumer Reports listed cesarean sections as one of the most common unnecessary surgeries.  As a result, they suggested:
Ask what percentage of [...]

This is a question that I’ve heard a lot.
Here is the short answer: in the 90s, babies and moms were unnecessarily injured and died when VBAC labors were induced with Cytotec resulting in a high rate of uterine rupture.  Lawsuits were lost and loads of money was paid out.  Rather than taking a step back [...]