Tag: VBAC
-
Don’t Worry—A Scheduled C-Section Can Be a Calm Experience Compared to an Emergency One
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve faced an emergency c-section, the idea of going through the procedure again may fill you with dread. It’s entirely understandable to feel anxious; emergency c-sections can be quite traumatic. However, if you’re navigating a follow-up pregnancy consumed by fear of another surgical birth, let me help alleviate some of those…
-
What My Emergency C-Section Taught Me
Get Pregnant Fast When I first discovered I was pregnant with my second child, I felt immense pressure to have a different birth experience than with my first. My first labor ended in an emergency C-section after my contractions stalled and my baby’s heart rate dropped. Before getting pregnant again, my doctor had suggested I…
-
What You Should Know About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Get Pregnant Fast So, you had a C-section before and are wondering if you can have a vaginal birth this time around? You’re in luck! It turns out that many women are good candidates for a vaginal birth after cesarean, often referred to as VBAC. In fact, your healthcare provider might even suggest it as…
-
Having a Vaginal Birth
Get Pregnant Fast Are you planning for a vaginal birth? Here’s a casual look at what you can anticipate before, during, and after this experience. What is a vaginal birth? A vaginal delivery occurs when a person gives birth through the vagina, typically between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. About two-thirds of women choose…
-
I Never Thought a VBAC Was Right for Me — Until My Doctors Changed My Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a proud mom to 6-year-old twins, and their arrival back in October 2018 was nothing short of chaotic. I had a vaginal delivery for my daughter Emma, but after pushing for an additional hour, I was whisked away for an emergency C-section to bring my son Noah into the world due…
-
Ignoring My OB Could Have Ended in Tragedy for Me and My Baby
Get Pregnant Fast My first experience with pregnancy was nothing short of chaotic. After undergoing IVF treatments, I found myself expecting twins. The journey included a first-trimester scare with a blood clot and culminated in an emergency C-section five weeks early. While I’m grateful that my babies and I survived, it certainly wasn’t the birth…
-
Mother Delivers Baby in Hospital Parking Lot: A Birth Photographer Chronicles the Unforgettable Moment
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of childbirth, nothing is predictable — especially when it comes to timing. For many women attempting a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), getting to the hospital at the right moment can make all the difference. That was precisely the case for Lisa Thompson, who was gearing up for her…