There are too many myths about VBAC to count. Good thing we give the top 40 a quick smashing in this episode. VBAC Facts® Founder Jen Kamel highlights critical information about VBAC safety, risks, and the support provided by national health organizations. She addresses common misconceptions about uterine rupture, perinatal and maternal mortality, midwives, and the risks associated with repeat cesareans. The episode features emails from listeners sharing their experiences including a reader who had a hospital vaginal birth after two cesareans and a uterine defect discovered during her first cesarean. Jen emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making, patient autonomy, and the role of evidence-based practices in improving VBAC outcomes.

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Learn more:

• The Truth About VBAC™ for Families | VBAC Facts® Course for Parents
• O'Neill, S. M., Agerbo, E., Khashan, A. S., et al. (2017). Trial of labour after caesarean section and the risk of neonatal and infant death: a nationwide cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 17(1).
• Vandenberghe, G., Bloemenkamp, K., Berlage, S., et al. (2018). The International Network of Obstetric Survey Systems study of uterine rupture: a descriptive multi-country population-based study. BJOG.
• Is VBAC illegal? Is homebirth illegal? - VBAC Facts® Article
• Vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® Article
• Vaginal birth after three or more cesareans (VBA3C/VBAMC): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® Article
• Single vs Double Layer Suturing: Is One Method Superior? - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• The Truth About VBA2C: Risk, Rates, & Outcomes - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• The Limited Evidence on VBA3+C: Decision Making in the Midst of Uncertainty - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• What birthing families need to know about vaginal birth after a classical or T/J incision - VBAC Facts® Article
• Too Bad We Can't Just "Ban" Accreta-The Downstream Consequences of VBAC Bans - VBAC Facts® Article
• Catastrophic uterine rupture: The risk of fetal death during planned VBAC - VBAC Facts® Article
• Landon, M. (2004). Maternal and perinatal outcomes associated with a trial of labor after prior cesarean delivery. The New England Journal of Medicine, 351(25), 2581-2589.
• Birth intervals & uterine rupture aka how long to wait to VBAC - VBAC Facts® Article
• VBAC Facts® Professional Membership - The most comprehensive VBAC curriculum for birth professionals
• "Hospitals offering VBAC are required to have 24/7 anesthesia" is false - VBAC Facts® Article
• Vaginal birth after classical incision: The true story behind the 4-9% uterine rupture rate - VBAC Facts® Article
• The Truth About VBAC™ Fetal Monitoring - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• Decoding Classical, T/J, and Low Vertical VBAC: Navigating Limited Knowledge and Unknown Risk - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• The Truth About VBAC™ Induction: How to Decrease Uterine Rupture Risk and Maximize VBAC Odds - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• Decoding Maternal Deaths: Why Birthing People Die and How We Can Turn the Tide - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training
• "How to Keep House While Drowning" by KC Davis - Purchasing through this link will support a Black-owned bookstore
• Consulting - VBAC Facts®
• Speaking & Training - VBAC Facts®
• California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Toolkits