Chances are, if you get pregnant today, you’re going to have a vaginal birth. Though women are redefining the birthing experience in so many ways, most births—about 70%—still happen vaginally. We ...

A vaginal birth after caesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a caesarean has a vaginal birth down the track. When a woman chooses a VBAC she is cared for much like she would during a ...

Pregnant women who previously birthed by caesarean section are presented with a choice: whether to try for a vaginal birth, or book in for a repeat caesar. Those mulling over a vaginal birth are ...

Doula care was associated with 15-34 more vaginal births after cesarean per 100 deliveries and increased exclusive breastfeeding rates by 20%. Support from doulas also reduced preterm births by 3-4 ...

In the shadow of America’s shameful maternal death rate lies another pervasive health crisis: nearly one-third of U.S. births are by Cesarean section. This means that over a million new Americans ...

Vaginal birth after caesarean delivery (VBAC) offers the potential to reduce maternal morbidity associated with repeat surgical delivery, including haemorrhage, infection and extended hospital stay.

A vaginal birth after cesarean (known as a VBAC) is when a woman who has had a cesarean has a vaginal birth down the track. When a woman chooses a VBAC she is cared for much like she would during a ...