“Hospitals offering VBAC are required to have 24/7 anesthesia” is false
In 2010, I was sitting next to an OB/GYN during a lunch break at the National Institutes of Health VBAC Conference. She was telling me about how she had worked at a rural hospital, without 24/7 anesthesia, that offered vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I asked her...
Applying medical research to clincial realities
Isabel recently asked over on Uterine rupture rates after 40 weeks: “I wonder however if there are studies that compare the method of induction. My Doula said that the increase rates of uterine/ scar rupture was due to using high dosages of Pitocin, but now the...
A husband’s experience with VBAC and lessons learned
“I have just seen so many women who have husbands who aren’t supportive because they don’t understand. My husband would love to help more men understand.” A couple recently shared their VBA2C (vaginal birth after two cesareans) journey with...
VBAC bans, exercising your rights, and when to contact an attorney
A mom recently left this comment and I thought many other women likely have the same question. Keep in mind that this article does discuss American law which may not be applicable to other countries. ________________________________________ Jen, First thank you for...
