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Cesarean & VBAC

Recent Articles

Anatomy Of A Miracle
A mother learns after bedrest and a lengthy labor the true anatomy of a miracle.
Revealing the Real Risks: Obstetrical Interventions and Maternal Mortality
The scientific evidence strongly suggests that the use of obstetric interventions is not saving more women's lives, but ending them.
A VBAC Experience
For a woman interested in vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), working with a midwife and a supportive partner is critical. Even though medical research favors VBACs, medical practice generally opposes them.
Home Safe Home: A VBAC - My Way
A successful birth doesn't require a hospital. Not even a VBAC.
How Childbirth Went Industrial: A Deconstruction
Henci Goer, author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth, skewers Atul Gawande's article in the New Yorker on the rise of Cesarean sections.
Fighting VBAC-Lash: Critiquing Current Research
In light of the recent statement by The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supporting vaginal birth after cesarean as safe for most women, we take a look at Mothering's past coverage of the subject.
Birth After Cesarean: A Primer for Success
In light of the recent statement by The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supporting VBAC as safe for most women, we take a look at suggestions for planning a successful VBAC.
Off Her Back
The summer I learned I was pregnant, the notion of making a commitment to natural delivery in a birth center was furthest from my mind.



Salmon Loaf
From Peggy's Kitchen: This is a quick and very easy dish. Serve it with lots of vegetables and brown rice for a healthy and tasty dinner.

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I thought I was over it but I guess I'm not. posted by Ivy53, 01-08-2012 07:00:59 AM
vba2c w/gd and don't go into labor posted by marksbensom, 01-07-2012 03:51:47 AM
Tips for a successful VBAC- what to do during pregnancy? posted by WindyCityMom, 01-05-2012 03:20:02 PM
Vbac after 2 csections? posted by MamaRoo77, 12-29-2011 06:08:28 PM
HBAC posted by Altair, 12-21-2011 02:27:24 AM