In the United States, approximately 1.3 million women undergo a cesarean section every year, making it the most common surgery done in the US. Yes, cesarean sections are commonplace, (32.1% of all births in 2022), but they continue to put healthy women at higher risk...
“Failure to Progress” is one of the four main reasons for performing a cesarean section. Evidence shows that physicians vary widely in their assessment that labor has “failed.” Consequently, whether a cesarean is necessary or not varies among physicians. Physicians...
October is Placenta Accreta Awareness Month As expectant parents, you're embarking on an exciting journey filled with anticipation and joy. While preparing for the birth of your baby, it's important to stay informed about potential complications that can develop...
You have the right to choose how, where, and with whom you want to give birth. To make decisions that are right for you, it’s important to have evidence-based information about the benefits and risks of the care that is being recommended. As expectant parents, you deserve to feel empowered, informed, and in control throughout your pregnancy and childbirth journey. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce Module 13: Your Rights in Pregnancy and Childbirth. This educational slide set provides you with the knowledge and understanding of your rights, enabling you to make informed decisions and advocate for your desired birth. Module 13, a part of the VBAC Education Project, is available as a free download from vbac.com.
We have just published Module 6 of the slide set, VBAC- A Safe Alternative to Cesarean Section. The Four Main Reasons for a First Cesarean includes comprehensive information about the four most common reasons for performing a primary cesarean. Download Module 6 as a...
Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe alternative to a routine repeat cesarean and is recommended as an option by the world’s leading professional associations of obstetricians and gynecologists. Evidence tells us that about 70 to 75 percent of women who labor...
Thank you to the community of parents and birth professionals who have supported VBAC.com since 1998. Cesarean section is a life-saving intervention but is sometimes performed without a woman's true consent. Today, more than ever, expectant families need access to...
October is Accreta Awareness Month. Placenta accreta is a rapidly rising complication of childbirth. One in 272 pregnant people is at risk for this potentially life-threatening condition. It is the abnormal attachment of the placenta in the area of a prior uterine...
Women’s emotional reactions and adjustment to cesarean birth vary widely. Although some women recover fairly quickly and accept the surgical birth as a necessary step to a healthy baby and to becoming a mother, others experience various degrees of sadness,...