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Vaginal Birth after Caesarean  (16)

Birthrites - Healing after Caesarean Inc. - Information for women planning a caesarean section or a VBAC (vaginal birth after ceasarean).
Caesarean Birth.Com - A guide, a helpful resource, and a support center for those needing information and support on all aspects of Caesareans.
CARES SA - Caesarean Awareness Recovery Education Support - South Australia. A group of women who have birthed at least twice, and share their own difficult experiences of trying to achieve normal births after having VBAC.
Cesarean Section Infections - A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin.
Cesarian Section -- A Brief History - Discusses the history of cesarean section and ACOG. Good, historical information.
Cytotec: Dangerous Experiment or Panacea? - One midwife recounts experiences and calls for action.
eMedicine Health - Cesarean Childbirth - Consumer health resource center providing information on the risks and benefits of Cesarean delivery.
Father's Grief Support - Fathers come together to offer support of those who have experienced the loss of a child due to uterine rupture.
Forced Labor - Why are obstetricians speeding deliveries with an ulcer drug that endangers mothers and their babies?
International Cesarean Awareness Network - ICAN is a nonprofit organization that works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean VBAC), and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy.
Midwifery Today - Discussion of the drug Misoprostol (Cytotec) and the possible relationship to uterine rupture and other complications.
Mothersbliss - An article about caesarean birth, with a description, a look at when it is required, the different types, post-op care and breast feeding after.
Pregnancy Complication With a Tipped Uterus - In rare circumstances women with a tipped uterus may develop a uterine incarceration that may require birth by cesarean section.
Preparing for a C-Section - Personal story, information, FAQ and links prepared by an emergency room RN.
Staple Removal and Scar Photos - Photos and information about cesarean scar and staple removal.


Cesareans Increase Maternal Mortality - French researchers found that cesarean delivery is associated with a three-fold increased risk of postpartum maternal death compared with vaginal delivery. [Requires free registration] (September 11, 2006)
NPR : C-Section Births Gaining Popularity - Record numbers of American mothers are opting to give birth through C-section, even when there is no clear medical need. The National Institutes of Health held a conference to determine the risks and benefits of a pre-planned Caesarean. [4:25 streaming audio broadcast] (March 30, 2006)