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 This
book is for...
Childbirth Educators
For instructors just starting to teach VBAC, this book contains background information, class outlines,
activities and handouts, and information on adult learning and teaching strategies. The goal is to help you feel confident
right from the start.
For the experienced VBAC teacher it offers class enrichment and a chance to update your knowledge of
VBAC research. We hope it will help you find new enjoyment in your work.
Office Nurses
Office nurses are often asked to do VBAC patient education, but don't have time to research content or make handouts.
This binder offers ready-made handouts, and information on issues patients often ask about.
Labor and Delivery Nurses and Nursing Supervisors
Labor and Delivery nurses deal with all the physical and emotional aspects of VBAC on a day-to-day basis.
Chapter 2 gives an overview of psychological issues that influence mothers' decisions and their ability to cope with labor.
Chapter 3 includes handouts designed to help mothers avoid repeating the “back labor” or
“baby didn't fit” scenarios they encountered in previous labors.
Chapter 4 provides materials for use in VBAC inservice training, including a pre/post test, learning
activities, and reading materials.
Directors of Women's Health
Understanding the needs of women contemplating
VBAC is useful for designing and marketing services that will attract them. Chapter 1 provides information you may wish
to include in advertising materials. Chapter 2 will give you insight into the issues that concern mothers who are pregnant
after previous cesareans.
Table of Contents
 VBAC Overview
What Experts Say - The safety of VBAC compared to elective repeat cesarean
Research Findings: Charts and graphs for making transparencies and handouts
Background information: Types of cesarean incisions
Handouts for doing patient education in the caregiver's office
Mother's feelings about their prior cesareans - and why they matter
How women make decisions about VBAC and repeat cesareans
Why the father's experience matters
Specific tips for teaching VBAC effectively
Sample class outlines
Class activities with worksheets
Additional handouts for use in class
Pre/post test
How nurses can support mothers with VBAC
Training activities
The value of one-to-one labor support
Reading materials for VBAC training
Informed consent issues and VBAC consent forms
Three options - not just two
Unnecessary VBAC constraints
Non-medical factors which may contribute to unnecessary cesareans
Women who prefer a repeat cesarean
Ethical obligations of VBAC instructors
Women who refuse to have cesareans their doctors believe are necessary
Audio-visual materials
Books for Teaching Childbirth
Web sites
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