Jordan's Powerful VBA2C in a Birth Centre
A powerful journey in healing from trauma and taking the reins of her birth.
Sometimes it feels very baffling that so many incredible women have not only discovered me and my work, but chosen to bring me into their story. It's pretty cool, to say the least.
Today I wanted to draw your attention to the latest birth story podcast ep. It's a pretty special one. When we think about this powerhouse.. she was up against:
A vaginal birth - after two sections.
Unhelpful post-surgery notes.
NICU work trauma.
Previous birth trauma.
I could go on.
Do you know what happened though? She bloody got her dream birth. One which she describes as 'everything'.
Planning a VBA2C (vaginal birth after 2 caesareans) is often a bit of a challenge for women in the UK. Even though it is medically deemed safe and clinical guidelines support it as a viable choice, the actual implementation of this within the NHS involves navigating institutional policies and a wide variety of professional attitudes.
The reason I wanted to share Jordan's story with you as this birth experience has been just the start of what is a total peeling back of the layers of who is she is and her power.
Birth'll do that to ya.
Do you know the most powerful thing about it? It's not about the fact that her baby came into the world the way she wanted to. It's about the absolute belief and conviction she had in herself. The investment into her energy. The love she gave to herself. Ultimately - the work she did. It was just absolutely magic to watch her lock in.
CATCH THE EPISODE:
Helpful information if you’re planning A vaginal birth after two caesareans (VBA2C)
A vaginal birth after two caesareans is a reasonable and evidence-based option for many women. The documented success rates are between 62% and 75% - bearing in mind some women may be encouraged into a repeat section and therefore their ‘attempt’ is not documented. These rates are comparable to those seen to be attempting a VBAC after one section.
Uterine rupture remains one of the biggest concerns with a VBAC - and the ‘risk’ of this is in the range of 0.7% to 1.4% depending on which research you consult, meaning overall statistical chance of a positive result is as high as 99.3%.
It is also worth noting that women who have vaginal births report quicker recovery, reduced longer term challenges with placental issues in future pregnancies. Add to that it means avoiding major abdominal surgery - safe to say it is not a maverick or risky choice.
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