This presentation give you useful information as to how to achieve a natural birth following a previous c-section. For more information on this and useful audio recordings helping you to prepare naturally visit our website. For a FREE Relaxation audio download visit www.thebirthspecialists.com

1. VBAC?
How you can still have a natural birth even when
you have had a Caesarean before
presented by ...
Jackie, Vanessa and Janay

2. Do you want a VBAC?
Vaginal Birth after Caesarean
The national average UK Caesarean rate is currently sitting at 23.5%
(that’s approximately 175,000 c-sections a year).
The vast majority of these175,000 women enter into their first pregnancy
wanting to birth naturally only to find that when birth has taken an
unexpected turn – they were advised they had no other option than to
have a caesarean.
After having a Caesarean, many mothers pregnant with their second or
third child find themselves wondering if the possibility of having their baby
naturally has eluded them forever.
While it is true that for a small number of women, particularly those under
medical care, a caesarean is the best option. It is still possible for most
women to have a natural birth second time around.
There are some perceived risks in having a natural birth after a
Caesarean however with careful preparation you can confidently give birth
naturally.

3. Lack of knowledge can create fear
Many women enter into their first birth not knowing how to properly
prepare their mind as well as their body for childbirth. Traditional
antenatal classes focus on practicalities and physical preparation.
Mums-to-be entered birth still anxious, tense and ultimately experience
higher levels of pain unnecessarily as a result.
Pain relief given can slow or stall the birth process, leaving mum feeling
out of control of her body. Intervention then is often required and for
many, c-section is the end result. Mum is left disappointed, in many
cases feeling a failure and wondering what she could have done
differently.
Women who have had a previous caesarean section are often
recommended that they automatically rebook for another one when they
become pregnant again – because of ‘risks’ of tearing or haemorrhaging
for example. In short – it is stated it would be the ‘safest’ for mum and
baby and from the fear of the perceived consequences many mums
simply agree.
Women will take on board this advice as the ONLY option available to
them (usually because it is recommended by consultant/
midwife/professional) and fail to explore other options.

4. ‘If you do the same thing as the last birth
you are likely to get a similar result’ – V
Turner
Mothers and their birth partners, often through fear,
blindly follow the path of the previous birth.
Mother are left feeling inadequate emotionally and
physically – a sense that they could have done more
The medical establishment continues to advocate the
risks of natural birth rather than advantages after a
previous caesarean.
This leads to…
Lack of exploration that it is possible to birth naturally after c-
section
Unnecessary fear and sometimes guilt through pregnancy
Longer post natal recovery – average of 6 weeks following
operation
Higher instance of post natal depression
Higher instance of respiratory difficulties in newborn infants

5. What will this give me?
Learning how to spend a few
minutes a day throughout this next
pregnancy relaxing and preparing
emotionally as well as physically -
the effects are evident and clinically
proven:
Hypnotically prepared births had
shorter stage 1 labours
less medication
higher Apgar scores
more spontaneous deliveries than control births
a positive perception of birth post natally
faster post natal recovery
babies adjust and feed better

6. Here is why you should talk to us
if you are thinking about a VBAC ...
We specialise in preparing you for your day of labour
and will teach you easy, no-nonsense ways to enjoy
a natural birth this time around.
We show you how to create an enjoyable pregnancy
and childbirth experience
We can show your birth partner how to play an
integral role during labour
We show you how to feel in control and confident on
the day of labour
Easier breastfeeding
We show you how to gain rapid post natal health and
wellbeing
Both Mum & baby are calm and content

7. Interested in giving this baby
the best start?
We can recommend a range of easy to
listen to CD’s or downloads to help you
prepare emotionally as well as physically
Secrets of Confident Childbirth Book
helping you create a pregnancy and birth
to celebrate
Courses available online or face to face
for you and your birth partner to attend
Online support available

8. Get in touch ...
The Birth Specialists
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