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.
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New Study finds VBAC safer for baby than repeat c-section:
Neonatal Outcomes May Be Better With Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
Thank you Rachel for your inspiring birth story!
Rachel's Birth Story
By Rachel, mother of Jack
At her 39 week checkup, Rachel was pressured to schedule a c-section because her baby was estimated to be over 9lbs. Rather than giving into the OB's fear tactics, Rachel did her own research and realized the Dr wasn't thinking about her or her baby’s health. Read her inspiring birth story and find out if she had a vaginal birth.read more...
UPDATE!
Shortly after publishing our response to the ABC.com article weighing ‘pros’ & ‘cons’ of elective c-sections, we received this comment from Kate Marple, the current health editor at BabyCenter.com:
"I'm the health editor at BabyCenter and I'm just writing to let you know that we've seen your post and think you've made some good points. We have all of our pieces medically reviewed before we publish them, but sometimes mistakes do slip through. We're going to have this piece reviewed by another medical advisor now and make sure it's more clear and balanced. Thanks for your thoughtful comments. "
VBACCommunity is very excited by this response and even more excited to know that BabyCenter has taken the article down for revision!
Our Latest Articles:
Shocked! A response to ABC.com article weighing ‘pros’ & ‘cons’ of elective c-sections.
ABC.com news posted an article about the ‘pro’s and ‘cons’ of an elective c-section in January of 2009. The article is in response to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine that finds, “…more than a third of c-section are performed too early — before 39 weeks — putting newborns at greater risk for a variety of health problems.” http://a.abcnews.com/Health/story?id=3291512&page=1
The first portion of the article, which is recapping a recent study, is very reasonable. The second part of the article contains a list of ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ for both a vaginal birth and an elective c-section birth. This list is taken word for word from http://www.babycenter.com/. The article posted on Babycenter.com is said to be “a physician panel-reviewed list of ‘pros’ and ‘cons’ of both vaginal birth and c-sections.” I found the list here: http://www.babycenter./0_elective-cesarean-is-it-for-you_1498696.bc?page=3. (currently taken off-line for revision)
I am reluctant to believe any respectable physician reviewed the Babycenter list and no professional editor approved its use, out of context, in the ABC article, as the list implies an equal consideration for factors of extremely diverse risk, repeats factors in different wording and includes factors that are not scientifically proven. read more at our WordPress blog...
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: The basics.
This article includes definitions of common terms you'll hear as you explore your VBAC options, and also answer questions you might have including: What does a midwife do? What certifications can a midwife have and what does it mean for you? What are the chances of a uterine rupture? read more...
Posterior vs. Anterior Birthing Positions
I’ve enjoyed the experience of fully dilating and pushing both posterior and anterior positioned babies. My first child, Kai, was in the posterior position, meaning his spine was lined up with my spine. In this position, the back of his head pushes against my spine during labor. It was my first labor and it ended in a c-section (although I had fully dilated and had been pushing for hours.) My second child, Madison, was in the anterior position, so her spine was lined up with my belly and her face pushed against my spine during contractions. (She was delivered vaginally) Having labored both posterior and anterior, I’m in a good position to describe and compare them. read more...
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VBAC Facts - from ICAN of Colorado
VBAC websites:
www.VBACfacts.com
You might not live in Arkansas, but this site is loaded with great information about VBAC's:
www.bringbackvbac.org
VBAC.com a resource of studies and publications
International Cesarean Awareness Network: ICAN
Midwifery Today: The heart & science of birth
Birth Network
VBAC Support Groups
On Cafemom:
VBAC Moms
No Nonsense VBAC
On Facebook:
ICAN international cesarean awarness network
VBAC support group - Vaginal Birth After C-section
I Support Midwives and Homebirth
Find a group that meets near you on www.meetup.com search for VBAC |
