Are there any special concerns for a VBAC?

There will be a lot of mental concerns for a VBAC mom. You may find yourself fearing that whatever caused the surgical birth for your previous child will repeat itself. You may also fight feelings of fear when you reach the point at which your previous labor was deemed in need of a surgical birth.

The risk of uterine rupture is pretty low if you don't use a labor stimulating drug, and your midwife can help you stay confident this is not happening. Some mothers who had a caesarean early in labor are concerned when they feel the strong contractions that it is the uterus separating, however these concerns are usually proven to be wrong.

The general recommendation is that you labor in a place that allows you to go from detection of a problem to surgery in 30 minutes. Your midwife can help you determine if your home fits this.

You May Also Be Interested In: The Coach's Notebook of positions, techniques and tools for labor Homebirth Books for more information. Midwife Directory to find homebirth midwives and midwife organizations. Virtual Labor to practice your laboring skills. Labor Progress Guide to help you understand the process of labor. Birth Challenges to help you learn to navigate through a challenging labor. This is the story of how I ended up at home for Jaron's Birth.

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