Welcome to the VBAC Community
We are an online community dedicated to supporting vaginal births after cesarean section(VBAC). A VBAC isn't for everyone, but every woman has the right to consider it. This site aims to help women open an informed dialogue with their healthcare providers while offering a supportive environment for dialogue between women.
Our featured success story!
VBA3C
(that's right, a VBAC after 3 c-sections!)
by Tina "VBACQUEEN"
I had my first CS following a failed induction at 35 weeks for severe pre-eclampsia. Hours of horrendous labour resulted in only 4cms dilation and my little one was suffering. The whole experience was awful.
My second CS was as a result of being talked into it by my consultant - there was no medical reason for it and if I'd known then what I know now, it would never have taken place. I had insisted that I be awake for this one and they managed to knock me out half way through by mistake so I missed another birth. . . read more
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Check out these articles:
Emergency Cesareans?
A look at types of cesareans and the common medical reasons why women may have a cesarean today. http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101.com/
C-sections linked to epidural use:
http://www.childbirth.org/articles/episec.html
This article provides a huge list of studies relating to various aspects of a VBAC. It gives authors/dates & a brief summation of the article.
VBAC scientific journal bibliography for years 2005+ This article summarizes data world wide relating to the risks of VBACs:
"Overall, attempted vaginal birth for women with a single previous low transeverse cesarean section is associated with a lower risk of complications for both mother and baby than routine repeat cesarean section." read more at:
Best Evidence of Safety for VBAC from VBAC.com
5 ways to find support for a vbac This pamphlet, from the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists,
contains basic information about vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC).
The American College of Obstetrictians and Gynecologist VBAC pamphlet
Find more artcles in our Educational Resources Forum.
Organisations & Websites :
VBAC .com a resource of studies and publications
http://www.vbac.com/
International Cesarean Awareness Network
http://www.ican-online.org/
Midwifery Today: The heart & science of birth
http://www.midwiferytoday.com/
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