Doulas are currently getting all the attention and praise they deserve. Many employers and health coverage programs are reimbursing expectant parents for services provided by birth and postpartum doulas. Doulas, this is your moment! World Doula Week Giveaway is here...
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...
While childbirth is indeed a miraculous process and a beautiful life-changing event, it can sometimes also be emotionally challenging and traumatic for some fathers. Studies have found that some fathers find themselves unprepared for potential complications during...
We are thrilled to announce the release of Module 11, Planning a VBAC in a Free-Standing Birth Center, available as a free download from vbac.com . This module is part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on childbirth...
We are excited to announce that Module 10, Planning a Hospital VBAC, is now available for FREE as a PDF download. This module, part of the VBAC Education Project, provides valuable information and insights for expectant families considering vaginal birth after a...
Discover how Module 9 of the VBAC Education Project helps parents heal from a traumatic cesarean birth and confidently plan a VBAC. Gain insights on postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and supporting fathers/partners. Download for free from vbac.com.
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...
Since its publication in 2015 all major maternity care professional organizations have agreed that offering mothers with a previous cesaran birth the option of VBAC is best practice. They also respect and support the birthing family's right to choose how, where, and...
Maternity care professional organizations are finally beginning to acknowledge the health risks of avoidable cesarean sections and the benefits of supporting women who want a normal vaginal birth after a prior cesarean (VBAC). Medical guidelines currently state that...