ACNM (2000) further states that «midwives are qualified to manage care during pregnancy, labor and birth for women planning a vaginal birth
after cesarean if appropriate arrangements for medical consultation and emergency care are in place.»
Some doctors and midwives only allow a trial of labor
after cesarean if labor starts naturally by 38 (or 39, 40 or 41 weeks.)
Not exact matches
So
if you decide to try for a vaginal birth
after a
cesarean, you'll need continuous electronic fetal monitoring.
They also are present for a patient whose doctor is not immediately available for delivery or
if the hospital has specific guidelines for care under special circumstances like VBACs (vaginal birth
after cesarean).
If you choose a trial of labor
after cesarean, where will you have to give birth?
If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
after a prior
cesarean, hiring a doula may be a first step in learning about your available options.
If you are planning a pregnancy
after a
cesarean, you may be considering a vaginal birth
after cesarean, or VBAC.
Be sure to ask for help
if you're having issues with breastfeeding, or simply want some tips from a pro on how to breastfeed
after giving birth by
cesarean.
Make sure that you get help with latching the baby on as soon as possible
after delivery — even
if you have a
cesarean.
Be sure to ask specifically about vaginal birth
after cesarean (VBAC) rates
if you have had a previous c - section.
If you gave birth via
cesarean surgery, occasionally the epidural catheter will stay in for a few more hours to help provide you with pain relief
after the surgery.
If you happen to be in the 10 - 20 % of Moms whose TOLAC (trial of labor
after cesarean) results in a repeat
cesarean, they will find you a space.
Couples are taught everything from nutrition and how it affects a growing baby, to the importance of exercise, relaxation techniques, stages of labor, what to do
if a
cesarean delivery becomes necessary and breastfeeding
after the baby is born.
This certainly doesn't mean that you will not be treated
if you are pregnant
after three
cesareans, but it does mean that you may have a higher risk pregnancy and may need special care.
However, the «cult of natural birth» filmmakers were interviewing scientists, perinatologists, nurses, midwives even an OB
if I remember correctly about how the foundation of the immune system (the transfer of microbes from mother to baby) might be facilitated through natural birth OR by artificial, mechanical means
after a
Cesarean birth.
It provides just the right nutrition until your mature milk comes in (about 2 - 5 days
after birth, sometimes longer
if you have a
cesarean birth).
Even
after a
cesarean birth (c - section) mom holds baby skin to skin or father
if mom isn't available.
You have to sign an agreement agreeing that
if your baby becomes distressed
after this procedure, an emergency
cesarean would be performed.
If you are hoping to deliver vaginally, then you will want to read Vaginal Birth
After Cesarean.
If you have a
cesarean section, you can expect to go home on the third or fourth day
after your baby has been born.
Evidence shows that many parents are able to have healthy vaginal births
after cesareans (VBAC)
if given the chance, but not all providers and hospitals allow for planning for such.
If the baby doesn't have room to make the move into the pelvis, labor would have offered other advantages of preparing the baby's lungs for birth, reducing the chance of one of the complications of
cesarean birth — poor fluid absorption from the lungs
after birth.
If the probability of successful vaginal birth
after cesarean (VBAC) was less than 0.65, elective repeat
cesarean was both less costly and more effective than a trial of labor.
Many healthcare providers will not allow you or agree to be your provider
if you are wanting to have a vaginal birth
after cesarean due to risks and complications that may arise.
A C - section might be planned ahead of time
if you develop pregnancy complications or you've had a previous C - section and aren't considering vaginal birth
after cesarean (VBAC).
If You Have a
Cesarean Section
If you have a c - section, things may go a little differently for you and baby immediately
after birth.
If you desire to try a vaginal delivery
after having had a
cesarean, you should be encouraged by knowing that 90 % of women who have undergone
cesarean deliveries are candidates for VBAC.
§ Model policy elements are 1) in - service training, 2) prenatal breastfeeding classes, 3) asking about mothers» feeding plans, 4) initiating breastfeeding within one hour of uncomplicated vaginal birth, 5) initiating breastfeeding
after recovery for uncomplicated
Cesarean sections and / or showing mothers how to express milk and maintain lactation
if separated from infant, 6) giving only breast milk to breastfed infants, 7) rooming - in 24 hr / day, 8) breastfeeding on demand, 9) no pacifier use by breastfed infants, 10) referral of mothers with breastfeeding problems and / or referral of mothers to appropriate breastfeeding resources at discharge.
If you've had a
Cesarean birth by necessity or choice, and have decided to attempt a vaginal birth in a current or future pregnancy, the idea of planning a VBAC (Vaginal Birth
After Cesarean) may seem overwhelming.
If you have had c - sections in the past and plan to attempt a VBAC this time around, be aware that this specific area of recovery might be more difficult than it was
after a
cesarean.
If you or your child has been injured by a doctor's recommendation to undergo vaginal birth
after cesarean section, you may be able to pursue medical malpractice for a birth injury.