Your Provider Is…

A VBAC Opponent

Your provider is not supportive of VBAC. They are very risk-averse, uncooperative, and authoritative. They prefer repeat cesareans and are less likely to consider patient preferences, making them resistant to VBAC attempts.

What This Means For You

Having a VBAC Opponent means you could face significant challenges in pursuing a VBAC. They are not supportive of VBAC and may actively discourage you from attempting one. It’s crucial to find a new provider and support team that aligns with your needs and goals for a successful VBAC (if possible).

Next Steps

  • Strongly consider finding a new provider who supports VBAC.

  • Seek out a supportive community or support group for additional encouragement and information.

  • Ensure you have additional support, like a partner or doula, who also knows how to advocate for you.

  • Trust your intuition and advocate for yourself and your birth preferences.

Listen for Inspiration

A Positive VBAC After a Miscarriage and Unplanned C-section: Morgan Martin's Birth Story

Mistake to Avoid

Settling

Don’t settle for a team that doesn’t fully support you. This can lead to a stressful and potentially traumatic birth experience. If you can’t find a supportive provider, hire a doula. If you can’t hire a doula, make sure your birth partner is absolutely ready to advocate for you. If your birth partner isn’t up for it, YOU must take responsibility for your birth (if I’m being honest, you should be doing this anyway).

Hey, there! I’m Hannah.

I help women claim their power and have autonomous births after c-sections.

One of the main reasons women choose not to have a VBAC is because they can’t find a supportive provider.

My hope is that you can take ownership of your birth experience and have that VBAC you desire, even without a supportive provider.

Because at the end of the day, this is your birth and you make the decisions for you and your baby.

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These quiz results are for educational and entertainment purposes only. They are not medical advice and are not a gaurauntee of how supportive your provider actually is or evidence that your provider is doing something “right” or “wrong”. Please discuss your birth desires with your provider and contact a patient advocate if needed.