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At least 70% of women who attempt a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) succeed. Improve your chances of being one of them.
If your last birth was by caesarean, odds are your doctor, midwives and maybe even your family want you to have another C-section.
You may be dealing with unresolved feelings from your last birth experience.
You may feel that you ‘missed out’ on a rite of passage.
You may long for a birth that feels less clinical and more natural.
Achieving a VBAC takes planning, courage and determination as you’re probably up against a system that doesn’t really support that choice.
I understand. I get it. As a doula, I have supported many women in your situation and have seen the need for a VBAC-specific birth course that is current, evidence-based and relevant to your needs. That’s why I created one.
The research shows that approximately 90% of women who have had a caesarean section are candidates to attempt a trial of labour for VBAC in future pregnancy.
But only 10% of them will try. Most are discouraged from attempting a natural delivery and sent down the surgical birth route again. We can do better than that.
So what happens to women who do push for a VBAC? Most succeed. Over 70% of women who attempt a VBAC deliver their baby vaginally. The remaining 30% may experience some labour but go on to have another C-section in the end.
Every birth experience is different. You need to make your own decision regarding your baby’s birth. There may be excellent clinical reasons why another C-section is necessary. Often though, repeated C-sections are recommended because they make life easier for the provider, not because they’re the only suitable birth option.
Make an independent, informed decision about your next birth with my Ready for VBAC course.
There are 9 online modules of self-paced learning which you can watch as often as you like to help you decide what’s your preferred way forward.
VBAC benefits for mum and baby.
Understanding real VBAC stats so you can effectively communicate with your provider when discussing any concerns about the risk of a trial of labour.
Repeat Caesarean – risks and benefits to mum and baby.
How to maximise your chance of VBAC.
Choosing the right provider and location.
4 reasons for initial Caesareans.
What you might be able to do differently this time.
Understanding the birth process and how to work with your body.
Stages of labour.
Fear tension pain cycle.
Hormones in labour and birth.
Benefits of active birth.
What is optimal foetal positioning?
How to prepare your body for VBAC.
Comfort measures.
Epidural facts, risks and benefits.
Unpacking your Caesarean birth.
"Having Amanda's support during my pregnancy and birth was essential for me to achieve my VBA2C. She helped me to prepare both my mind and body, and gave me the confidence to advocate for myself during my pregnancy and birth. I highly recommend Amanda's doula services, as well as her online birth education courses and her chiropractic care. It's everything you need!"
If you’ve decided on a VBAC, you may value additional support throughout your pregnancy and labour.
As an experienced doula, I can provide that for you. I’ll be with you throughout your entire labour, if you wish, unlike your medical team who will often dip in and out to care for other patients.
I can help you get physically, mentally and emotionally ready for your VBAC and advocate for your desired birth in a pleasant, cooperative way working alongside your healthcare team.
Sometimes, C-section does become necessary and I fully support that option when it’s genuinely needed. As noted above, though, 70% of women who attempt VBAC are able to deliver their babies vaginally. If you want to be one of them, I’m here for you.
All information is general in nature. Patients should consider their own personal circumstances and seek a second opinion.
