During the 12 weeks of instruction students get in my Bradley classes, we cover choices and options they have regarding their birth. During the week we cover variations and complications, couples are often surprised to know that just because their birth veers from their natural birth plan, doesn't mean they stop having a say in how things go! Parents should be able to give informed consent to all aspects of the birth. In class, we learn how to do that and cover many of the options parents have. I'm sharing on the blog an article that helps parents who have learned they must have a planned cesarean section. It may be disappointing, and a little scary, but when done for the mother's or baby's safety know that you have done what was necessary.
Here are tips for having The Best Cesarean Possible
Don't forget that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now states, "Attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior cesarean delivery, including some women who have had two previous cesareans."
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