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

Statewide project helps mothers avoid c-sections

Statewide project reduces c-sections...."The results support new thinking among obstetricians that babies and moms are healthier if labor-induction drugs aren't used before the 39th week of a normal 40-week-long pregnancy and C-sections are limited to medically necessary deliveries."

No Thanks Dr. Lisa

A response to Dr. Lisa's garbage on The Doctors...

Hearing Hoofbeats, Thinking Zebras

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

The C-Section Boom: Boston Globe

The C-Section Boom: Boston Globe

At Least You Have A Healthy Baby...

To any mommy who was unable to have the birth they wanted, this is a good read!!

At Least You Have A Healthy Baby...

When C-Sec is the Right Choice

Today I wanted to share two beautiful stories of cesarean births. There can be so much stigma around c-sec deliveries, as though somehow the experience is not beautiful and amazing if this is the way your baby is born. I think these women would disagree!

The first story:

A Necessary Cesarean by Mother’s Instincts

and the second:

A Cesarean is Not a Failure: One Woman’s Story

I find these to be so inspiring, I hope you will, too!

The Truth About C-Sections

Dr. Eugene Declercg, Professor of Boston School of Public Health, encourages providers to look at "why we do what we do" in regard to c-section rates.

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)

Avoiding an Unnecessary Cesarean

This blog post provides some information on unnecessary cesareans and what you can do to reduce your risks of having one.