ACOG recommends VBAC as a safe choice for most women who have had a C-section in the past. Studies show 60% to 80% success rate for women who attempt VBAC (who have low-risk pregnancy).
You need to know if you are a candidate and then take these steps towards your dream birth!
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Who is a candidate for VBAC with a high rate of success and low risk for complications?
-Low-transverse incision = horizontal incision on uterus (vertical on the uterus = “classical”)
-2 C-Sections (no more)
-On-board healthcare provider who will do a VBAC
What increases your rate for success?
-1 C-Section
-Labor starts on its own
-Proven pelvis (you have had a previous vaginal birth)
-Age (under 40 years old)
-Mom’s weight (BMI less than 30)
-Size of baby
What is the risk associated with VBAC?
-Uterine Rupture
-Contents spill into the abdomen *Be in the hospital!
-Very small risk (less than 1 percent)
-Risk for uterine rupture increases with 2 or more C-Sections
-Mom may not successfully VBAC for other reasons other than uterine rupture
How to VBAC Safe in faith?
- Make sense of your first birth and know that this birth is new and different.
- Learn about the previous C-Section (look at medical records and ask your healthcare provider that did the surgery)
- Was C-Section because of an issue that is likely to happen again?
- “Was the baby just not in the optimal position to help labor progress or was there a problem with my pelvis?”
- You can give birth vaginally even if you have a “small” pelvis!
- Is the incision on your uterus a low-transverse incision?
- Decide that you can VBAC
- Mindset of peace, calmness, trust
- Find a supportive care provider if your current provider is not supportive
- How do you feel about VBAC
- How do you help me have VBAC
- What is the percentage of VBAC that you attempt
- What is your VBAC success rate
- What is your induction rate
- What is your c-section rate
- What is the hospital’s VBAC rate and philosophy on VBAC
- Readiness
- Birth plan
- Childbirth class with an inspiring community
- Continuous labor support
- Supportive healthcare provider that educates you and works with you
Now is the time to take the next steps towards your dream birth! Download the free workbook below to get started.
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