“I delivered my second daughter on December 18, my due date and her older sister’s second birthday! We started the birth at home and was planning on delivering there, but complications in pushing took landed me in the hospital. Thanks to the ride there, I was able to have the VBAC I wanted – six pushes and she was on…
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Home Birth After 2 Cesareans (HBA2C), Baby Born in the Caul
Angus’ Birth Story by Jenna Roberts Home birth after two C-sections 9th of October 2011 3.95 kilos Lucas My first son was born via planned C-section a day before his EDD. I developed pre-eclampisa and he was posterior. I didn’t know at the time that both of these issues did not make a c-section necessary, so I happily agreed. His…
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A 42 Week, 10 lb VBAC Baby after a Previous Cesarean due to Breech
This was my second child, the first was born at 37 weeks via c-section for breech presentation. I knew immediately that if we had more children I wanted to have a VBAC. My original OB was not a big fan of VBACs and after 30 weeks of hearing her horror stories, I switched to a VBAC and Natural birth friendly…
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VBAC Birth Announcement…Born at Home!
“Just wanted to send a huge thank all of you for your support over the last few months! On December 1st at 2:41 am, I gave birth at home to a beautiful baby boy. He weighed in at 8lbs 9oz and we are all doing great. You all were an integral part not only in having a successful (and fulfilling!)…
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VBAC: Be Informed, Don’t Rely on Luck
This is a guest post by Sara, a BWF mama, who I asked to do a post on VBAC. She shares her story, what led to her VBAC and how it could have easily been different. Oh, and I am hardly famous, just a mom and birth advocate with a blog and Facebook page. I appreciate Sara taking the time…
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A 10‐Year Population‐Based Study of Uterine Rupture Shows Risks of VBAC to Mom and Baby are Low
Obstetrics and Gynecology released this 10 year population based study of uterine rupture in October 2002. Objective To review the incidence, associated factors, methods of diagnosis, and maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with uterine rupture in one Canadian province. Methods Using a perinatal database, all cases of uterine rupture in the province of Nova Scotia for the 10‐year…
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What is a ‘Birth Without Fear’?
An empowering birth without fear. What does that mean? It does not mean there are never any fears, it doesn’t only take place at home and it is different for each women. A birth without fear can take place… –At home –In the hospital –Unassisted –As a Cesarean Birth –When having a VBAC –At a Birth Center When asked what…
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Home Birth After Cesarean in Florida…This is Women’s Work
Candice is a beautiful mom who birthed without fear with the support of women surrounding her. “The whole point of woman-centered birth is the knowledge that a woman is the birth power source. She may need, and deserve, help, but in essence, she always had, currently has, and will have the power.” ~Heather McCue Birthing Story of Mary Ayn Rae…
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VBAC Hospital Water Birth Announcement with Pictures
Lisa, a BWF mama and doula, sent in these pictures she took while supporting her good friend Helen. She says, “These photos of my dear friends water VBAC in April this year. I am a birth doula but when Helen asked me to support on her journey towards her planned VBAC, it was the first time I would be doula…