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...
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 are happy to announce the release of Module 12: Planning a Home VBAC, (HBAC), the latest addition to our free, comprehensive parent education series on vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). While mothers who labor at home have the highest rate of VBAC, evidence...
Module 8 includes the benefits and downsides of a full range of non-drug options for pain relief and pharmacologic interventions.
Pregnancy and childbirth are normal life events that require careful monitoring but not routine medical interventions. The midwifery model of care provides individualized and non-interventional approaches to care for pregnant women, resulting in numerous benefits for...
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...
Failure to progress (dystocia) is the main reason for performing a cesarean section in low-risk mothers who labor for the first time. Evidence suggests that some physicians recommend a cesarean too soon during the labor process when in fact labor has not “failed" and...
“The desire to avoid unnecessary interventions during labor and birth is shared by health care providers and pregnant women. Obstetricians-gynecologists, in collaboration with midwives, nurses, patients, and those who support them in labor, can help women meet...
After decades of increasing cesarean sections worldwide the medical community and health organizations are now focused on reducing unnecessary cesareans and promoting physiological birth with minimal interventions. Knowledge of the complications from repeat cesareans...