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Making decisions about birth after caesarean

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Keen on vaginal birth with 1st child, felt she lost control at hospital, had various interventions and emergency CS. Decided to have VBAC with 2nd child against consultant's advice, but supported by doula and midwife. Very pleased with unassisted birth.

Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 36-39 >> Interview 12 >> She thinks birth is a very natural thing and medical interventions are likely to hinder rather than help. She believes in the power of positive thinki

Pregnancy & children >> Making decisions about birth after caesarean >> Aged 30 and under >> Interview 17 >> She has decided to attempt VBAC even though she does not feel overly optimistic and is worried about the possibility of uterine rupture. Played by an

Waters broke but 1st baby's head was outside the pelvis. Induced, then had emergency CS. Agonised over how to deliver 2nd child, persuaded by health professionals to attempt VBAC. Laboured to 7cm, but baby's head not engaged so needed another emergency CS.

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