Evidence Based Birth on Routine Practices

You can see the detailed list of references here: http://evidencebasedbirth.com/updated-table-on-the-state-of-maternity-care-in-the-u-s/ and here http://www.improvingbirth.org/2012/11/state-of-maternity-care/

Weighing the Pros and Cons of VBAC and Repeat C-Sec

Weighing the Pros and Cons of VBAC and Repeat C-Sec

Risky Business . . . VBAC or ERCS?

“Attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior cesarean delivery, including for some women who have had two previous cesareans.” -ACOG

VBAC: Be informed, don't rely on luck

VBAC: Be informed, don't rely on luck.

Hearing Hoofbeats, Thinking Zebras

The decline of the VBAC: Hearing Hoofbeats, Thinking Zebras.

Uterine Rupture: A Look at 20 Peer-Reviewed Publications

A peer-reviewed look at uterine rupture. "We are looking at a large number of women. Almost 3 million! The overall uterine rupture was .07%"

Analysis Finds VBAC Safe After Multiple Cesareans

This interesting article from 2006 shows VBACS are a safe option, even after multiple c-secs.

Bringing Back the VBAC

Transforing Maternity Care did a great piece titled "Reasonable Choices to Bringing Back VBAC."

Seriously worth a read if this is an issue that impacts you, if you support someone it impacts, or if you are a medical provider!!!

VBAC Facts

If you have had a cesarean and are considering having another child, we encourage you to get the facts on VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean).

Elective Cesareans are Riskier than Vaginal Births

from ICAN - Position Statement: Elective Cesareans are Riskier than Vaginal Births.

Want to know the risks to asking for a c-section? Or having one just because you had one before? (Yes, that's considered "elective" in most cases)

Looking for ICAN? Connect on facebook!

Here is the ICAN offical facebook page. There are local pages, too. ICAN is the International Cesarean Awareness Network and are a great resource for moms looking for more information on VBACs and more.

The website is found at www.ican-online.org