Collection of resources about cesarean section.

Internet Resources Vaginal Birth After Cesarean from Childbirth.org ...

The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy.

For women who had a cesarean birth, maternity caregivers, childbirth educators, doulas - a woman-centered, evidence-based resource for safe VBAC and lowering the odds of cesarean delivery. Medical information, psychological issues, educational material.

ICAN information from Childbirth.org ...

Home birth after Caesarean Section ...

Cesarean Birth Photo Gallery This is the second version of the photo gallery after we lost our website in the great disk crash of July, 2000. The photos were taken in April, 1995 and are of the birth of my son, Phelan. While I have rarely given permission for these photos to be included in teaching materials, please do not take them without my consent. If you want them for your website, I would ...

Vaginal birth after caesarean - Support & Information for VBAC and Caesarean Women in South Australia & Australia ...

Firsthand experience with VBAC ...

A recent study focused on the likelihood of uterine rupture and found that rates of this complication varied from 1.6/1000 to 24.5/1000 births. Those at the highest risk were women for whom labor was induced with prostaglandins.

Misoprostol (Cytotec) increases the risk of uterine rupture in women with a prior caesarean section ...

What is the risk of uterine rupture in a vaginal birth after caesarean What are the warning signs What happens if a uterine rupture occurs

Educate yourself on VBAC, uterine rupture, and the risks of induction medication Find support, learn the laws in your state about malpractice Have a safe child birth, not a big regret you didnt know more ...

News release from the University of Washington Health Sciences ...

Artilce covers regional and general anaesthesia.

VBAC Attempt and Uterine Rupture My personal story I am publishing this story on the web, in an attempt to disseminate information about the downside of a VBAC. I had two previous C-sections because of failure to progress, and attempted VBAC with my third baby. It ended up being the most traumatic experience of our lives. When the doctor told us the chance of a rupture was less than one percent, ...

Can You Really VBAC it

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VBAC: Obstetrical Murphy's Law by Irvin Reiner, MD I would like to share with you my most recent experience with a VBAC case and give some of my own reactions and comments. A 26 y/ G3P2 is admitted at term in dyskinetic labor to the hospital with ruptured membranes. First baby was born by C/Section. Second baby was successful VBAC that weighed 9#6oz, No sweat. Expectant management for first 4-6 ...

ACOG NEWS RELEASE Embargoed until January 31, 2001, 5:00 PM EST Spacing Pregnancies Close Together Increases Risk of Uterine Rupture Washington, DC -- -- Women who space their pregnancies close together increase their risk of uterine rupture if they attempt a trial of labor following a prior cesarean delivery, says a study in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The most serious ...

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