Just thought I’d share: hospital policies aren’t always non- negotiable, though they tell you they are. When I was pushing for a natural vbac in the only hospital available to me at the time, I put up a good fight and compromises were made in my favor. The hep-lock discussion reminded me of this. In […]
Hospital policies for Birthing Moms are negotiable! Read More »
(This is the fourth in a series of e-mails Angela, posted on the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group in December. I will be posting them here approximately on the dates she sent them in December so you can see the steps she took to try to create the ideal birth for her. It required a lot of
Angela – Cadence is born! Read More »
Putting Mothers and Babies at Risk: Promoting the Elusive ‘‘Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request’’ This looks at the risks of promoting even the idea that moms are choosing elective cesareans. It points out that many moms choosing planned cesareans are being led to that choice by their OBs. I have posted before about the need
Great article looking at elective cesareans Read More »
CNN talks about how Joy did have her vaginal birth on December 5th. This demonstrates that VBAC can be safe for many moms. It also shows the sad state that women’s rights to choice regarding birth is in. It is sad that this mom have to go to lengths like moving to a new city
Successful VBAC for Arizona Mom Read More »
(I know this is “old” news, but I am catching up from my trip in November.) Boy, if a mom getting kicked out for Breastfeeding in Target doesn’t get you angry, maybe this will! An OB drops his patient at 40 weeks because she refuses to have a cesarean! There was no medical indication for
You would think I am brocoli – because this gets me steamed up too! Read More »
Often birth really is so simple, a toddler can be your midwife! I say that half kidding. Sometimes birth can be complicated and more help is needed. But often when births go fast like this, they are problem free and you don’t need anyone more than a calm soul to bring you a towel! One
Who needs an OB? Your Toddler can help you birth! Read More »
This mom had a positive hospital VBAC and I am so happy to share a link to her story with everyone! Joseph’s Birth Enjoy reading it, I know I did!
Great VBAC birth story! Read More »
No, this is not a new Star Wars Character. It stands for Home Birth in water after 2 cesareans. There is very inspirational to watch of one woman’s journey to a HBWA2C here.
CNN story on mom refusing to give into hospital’s threats of a forced cesarean getting national news! I love that this important issue is getting national exposure. So many women are being told they have to have a repeat cesarean and just say OK. This mom is standing up for her right for a vaginal
Horray – National Coverage Read More »
This is what really gets my goat. Moms being FORCED to have a cesarean even though they don’t want one. The even crazier thing, it would still be marked as an elective cesarean. I am glad this newspaper published this article and I hope this mom gets the VBAC she is fighting for!
When elective cesareans are FORCED Read More »
It doesn’t get any better than this! 🙂 Mariana was planning a VBA2C and used Hypnobabies to help prepare. She hired a doula and was planning to birth at a hospital 30 minutes away that allowed VBACs. Because she was so relaxed her doula didn’t realize she was so far along and they had to
Amazing VBA2C at hospital with VBAC ban! Read More »
It is sad to me how many OBs will scare their patients into repeat cesareans. They are not honest with the real risks of VBAC. I want OBs to be honest about the risks and then let the mom choose what is best for her. They should also be honest if the real reason they
Real Risks of VBAC Read More »
Most OBs allow the fear of liability to motivate their decisions, often not providing true informed consent. Think of a mom with a breech baby. Is she even given vaginal birth as an option. 99% of the time NO. Rather she is told a cesarean is her only choice. This is because that is the
Support OB who supports VBAC and vaginal breech births. Read More »
I love numbers. So I keep statistics of my student’s births and my doula clients births. (All of my doula clients have been my students) I love being a doula and going to births, sharing this amazing moment with these families! Here is a run down of 3 years of doulaing. I have had 19
My Hypno-Doula Statistics Read More »
A mom who wants a VBAC and is frustrated by the lack of support she is getting, decided to write a Consent form for OB’s which if they read, they would see how wrong they are! Please go check it out, it is really brilliant.
