E10: A Midwife Hospital VBA2C with Gestational Diabetes and Suspected Big Baby with Laura Stimson

Описание: Less than 3% of people labor after two cesareans in the US. Laura Stimson was one of those people. After having her first cesarean for twins and an elective repeat cesarean during COVID, she really wanted to experience a vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C). A chance conversation with a midwife at a dinner party opened her eyes to what was possible. She learned that hospital midwives in her area of Downriver Detroit, Michigan attended VBA2C and made her plan. Laura shares with us what she learned along the way as she navigated gestational diabetes and a suspected big baby including her top tips for parents, what she wishes she knew, and how her births transformed not only how she viewed herself and her body, but how she engages with healthcare. She says, "After 2 caesareans (which I never wanted) I was finally able to have a successful VBA2C! I would love to share my journey, ups and downs, and how I finally was listened too!" There is power in sharing our birth stories. Join us for Laura's.

Source for 3% statistic: Dombrowski, M., Illuzzi, J. L., Reddy, U. M., et al. (2020). Trial of labor after two prior cesarean deliveries: patient and hospital characteristics and birth outcomes. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(1), pp.109-117. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.000000000...

02:12 VBAC Climate in Downriver Detroit, Michigan
07:27 Having a Cesarean During Covid
17:26 Concerns About Shoulder Dystocia
18:19 Why Some OBs Don't Support VBAC
23:16 What She Would Have Done Differently
23:54 Free Downloadable Resources
24:47 Chance Meeting Plants a Seed
26:07 Missed Opportunities to Build Trust
28:06 Why She Hired a Doula
30:59 The Power of Sharing Our Stories
31:16 Did Anyone Mention Cesarean Risks?
32:19 Advice for Those Planning VBACs
33:31 What She Wish She Knew
33:55 How She Now Engages With Healthcare
34:43 What is Her Message?
35:37 How Her Births Changed Her
36:53 Her Victorious Photo
39:44 Cesareans Can Be Empowering Too
41:33 Advice: "My Doctor Won't Let Me"

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Evidence on: Induction or Cesarean for a Big Baby - Evidence Based Birth® https://evidencebasedbirth.com/eviden...
Dombrowski, M., Illuzzi, J. L., Reddy, U. M., et al. (2020). Trial of labor after two prior cesarean deliveries: patient and hospital characteristics and birth outcomes. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 136(1), pp.109-117. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.000000000...
The Truth About VBAC™ for Families - VBAC Facts® Course https://vbacfacts.com/tav
VBAC Facts® Professional Membership https://vbacfacts.com/membership
Vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C): An overview of the evidence - VBAC Facts® Article
The Truth About VBA2C: Risk, Rates, & Outcomes - VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training

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