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Proposal of Success for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section

Proposal of Success for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section . Don’t set yourself up for failure.

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Proposal of Success for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section

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  1. Proposal of Success for a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section

  2. Don’t set yourself up for failure. • Discuss your wishes with your care provider early – bring them up at your first visit. Make sure your care provider is supportive of VBACs and has a VBAC success rate higher than 80%. Not every doctor/midwife have the same policies so if your first choice is unwilling, keep looking.

  3. Evaluate your medical history. • After you find a care provider, they will evaluate you and ensure that you are a candidate. Some cesarean scars are at high risk for rupture during labor. Some women are not good candidates for VBACs.

  4. Get support! • Women who use a doula to help them through labor are 50% less likely to have a C-section, have a 25% shorter labor, 60% less will request an epidural, and have a 40% reduction in forceps delivery. If you are uncomfortable with a doula or unable to afford one, consider enlisting a close friend of family member. Sometimes you may be able to utilize a student doula for a lower cost.

  5. Seek out childbirth education classes or books. Read a labor support book or attend a childbirth class together with your support person of choice. This will help your support person support you during labor.

  6. Avoid induction if possible. Induction makes uterine rupture much more likely and creates a dangerous environment for mother and baby. Use natural methods approved by your healthcare provider to encourage your body to be more favorable to labor.

  7. Create a birth plan & make copies. Prepare a birth plan. Do not become discouraged if every detail is not met perfectly, it is only an outline and not every wish is likely to be met. Every birth is different – unexpected circumstances may arise. Make copies for your healthcare provider, nurses, and labor support.

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