Thanks to Cesarean Epidemic for posting this video of Dr. Stuart Fischbein discussing the relative safety and risks of VBAC vs. repeat cesarean. He also touches on informed consent and ACOG.
Archive of posts tagged video
Video: Avoiding C-sections in Stalled Childbirth
Dr. Aaron Caughey (OB/GYN) breaks down the research on the topic of cesareans for “stalled” labor and offers advice for women in discussing the issue with care providers. Bottom line: waiting for 2-4 hours after “stall” leads to better outcomes for mothers and similar outcomes for babies as cesarean.
Informative Birth Videos
Three new, thought-provoking videos related to childbirth are available online.
This video compares the cesarean experience with VBAC for both mom and baby:
Cesarean vs. VBAC: A Dramatic Difference from Alexandra Orchard on Vimeo.
The video below discusses infant mortality, especially among communities of color, and highlights the role of reducing unnecessary obstetrical interventions in improving outcomes.
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