Uterine rupture survival story teaches two lessons

by Jen Kamel | Oct 29, 2018 | Birth stories, Infant Outcomes, Maternal Outcomes, Uterine Rupture, VBAC

Having a prior uterine surgery increases the risk of uterine rupture. The relative risk is still low, but it’s there. Other factors can push that risk higher (such as induction.) But sometimes there is no “reason” for a uterine rupture other than a prior cesarean....

Six Confusing Facts: What the Large Canadian VBAC Study Really Says

by Jen Kamel | May 7, 2018 | Cesarean section, Hospital birth, Inductions, Infant Outcomes, Maternal Outcomes, Using statistics, Uterine Rupture, VBAC

A VBAC study out of Canada was published today which found, “Absolute rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality were low but significantly higher after attempted vaginal birth after cesarean delivery compared with elective repeat cesarean delivery.” After...

I need your help preserving vaginal breech birth

by Jen Kamel | Jan 4, 2018 | Hospital birth, VBAC

March 6, 2018 Update: Your letters worked! Dr. Fineberg has announced: “We can now support vaginal breech birth at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento via our Davis office!” Never underestimate the power of our collective voice. It’s time to summon...

The three biggest concerns with ACOG’s VBAC Guidelines

by Jen Kamel | Oct 31, 2017 | Home birth, Hospital birth, VBAC

Last week, ACOG released Practice Bulletin No. 184, their latest VBAC guidelines. For those not in the know, this document has the potential to greatly influence VBAC access in America. These are the words that hospitals and obstetricians point to when they create...

Eleven things to love about ACOG’s 2017 VBAC Guidelines

by Jen Kamel | Oct 25, 2017 | VBAC

Note: In 2019, ACOG released their latest VBAC guidelines, Practice Bulletin No. 205. The only change was their recommendation regarding the timing of elective repeat cesarean sections among those who have had an uterine rupture. Other than that, the language is...

How being a colorblind birth professional hurts your clients

by Jen Kamel | Sep 12, 2017 | Racism, VBAC

Recently, I had a great extended conversation on racism in birth work at a VBAC Facts training for professionals in Covington, LA. And I wanted to share it with you. One doula shared that we simply needed to treat all clients the same regardless of race. What she was...

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Parents pregnant after a cesarean face so much misinformation about VBAC. As a result, many who are good VBAC candidates are coerced into repeat cesareans. This free report provides quick clarity on 5 uterine rupture myths so you can tell fact from fiction and avoid the bait & switch.

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