Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC): Akia's Story

Описание: Meet Akia Bodkin, a mother of three from NYC and listen to her testimonial on having a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) & having midwifery support.

A doula is a trained professional who provides emotional, physical and educational support to a mother before, during and after childbirth (American Pregnancy Association: https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy...)

Midwives, practiced by certified nurse-midwives (CNM) and certified midwives (CMs) encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health, gynecologic health, and family planning services including preconception care (American College of Nurse-Midwives: https://www.midwife.org/About-the-Mid...)

You have the right to a respectful and safe birthing experience. For more information about VBAC and the standards for care at birth, visit: https://on.nyc.gov/respectful-care