Tag Archives: VBAC

New VBAC Guidelines

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Omahababylady

So when I read that the ACOG was revising its policy I wanted to jump up and down in the streets. Finally, I would have people understand that VBAC really was a safe option! The press release stated how some cases that had previously been counter indicted for a Trial of Labor after a Cesarean (TOLAC) were now to be permitted. I was over the moon delighted. Continue reading →

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ACOG Issues NEW VBAC Guidelines

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Robin

Here’s a link until I can get my hands on the whole set of guidelines…: ACOG Issue Less Restrictive VBAC Guidelines ICAN Responds to ACOG VBAC Guidelines

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Increase Access to VBAC!

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Robin

There is a petition going around to address the barriers to VBAC caused by the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s “immediately” available guideline for practitioners. You can read the text here: The purpose of this petition is to let … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Informed Consent, Refusal and VBAC

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Robin

If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). The NIH held a consensus meeting to decide what was appropriate in VBAC care. The general thought was that the overall … Continue reading →

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VBAC Consensus Statement (Draft)

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Robin

The draft version of the NIH VBAC Consensus statement is up at: http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/images/vbac/vbac_statement.pdf PR: wait… I: wait… L: wait… LD: wait… I: wait… wait… Rank: wait… Traffic: wait… Price: wait… C: wait…

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VBAC Varies by Hospital Type

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Robin

From The Feminist Breeder

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Adverse Outcomes Compared to VBAC

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Robin

This shows a slide from the NIH VBAC Consensus webcast, taken by Gina at The Feminist Breeder. It talks about how VBAC compares to other adverse outcomes in perinatal period.

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NIH VBAC Consensus Conference is live NOW

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Robin

You can watch it at: http://consensus.nih.gov/2010/vbac.htm

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VBAC is Vital

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Robin

Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a crucial option in maternity care today. I see VBAC as one of the key ways for us to attack the growing maternal mortality. Many people do not think about the cesarean rate as … Continue reading →

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But Why is VBAC so Important?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Danielle

I am sure that I am not the only person to ask myself this with the announcement of the National Institute of Health VBAC Conference announcement.  But unlike most, I know more than my fair share about VBAC after having … Continue reading →

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