Julie Francom, Author at The VBAC Link

The 5 Most Common Reasons for C-section (and How to Avoid Them)

Published on: August 23, 2021

C-sections are becoming more and more common. In fact, in the United States, the C-Section rate is just above 32%. It …

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VBA2C: The Facts & Statistics on Birth After 2 Cesareans

Published on: July 26, 2021

We receive a lot of questions about VBA2C, like this email from a follower: “I am contemplating having one more …

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The ARRIVE Trial and What It Means for Your VBAC

Published on: May 17, 2021

The ARRIVE trial (also known as the ARRIVE study) has created a lot of debate in the birth world since its release in …

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9 VBAC Books to Inform and Inspire Your Birth Preparation

Published on: May 4, 2021

9 VBAC Books to Inform and Inspire Your Birth PreparationUpdated on: Mar 2, 2023There is a lot of misinformation in the …

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Labor & Birthing Positions (Besides Lying on Your Back)

Published on: April 19, 2021

There is overwhelming evidence to show that upright labor and birthing positions provide many physiologic benefits for …

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What to Say (and How to Comfort) After Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Published on: April 5, 2021

A lot of people don’t know what to say to someone who had a miscarriage or stillbirth. We want to be helpful …

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C-Section Complications You Can Experience Years Later

Published on: March 22, 2021

Since 1970, the United States Cesarean rate has steadily climbed from 5% of births to over 30%, where it has remained …

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VBAC Friendly Doctors: How to Find a Truly Supportive Provider

Published on: March 8, 2021

The best things you can do for your chances of having a successful VBAC are finding a VBAC friendly doctor or midwife, …

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Doula Statistics: The Myths vs Facts of Doula Birth Support

Published on: February 22, 2021

My husband LOVES doulas, and it’s not just because he is married to one, either. He had heard all the doula statistics …

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Delivering a Large Baby Vaginally: 5 Tips to Avoid a C-section

Published on: February 8, 2021

Delivering a large baby vaginally is a common concern among parents. For parents who want to avoid a repeat C-section, …

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Home Birth After C-Section: Deciding Between HBAC and Hospital Birth

Published on: January 22, 2021

Home births are becoming more common, especially home birth after Cesarean (HBAC). Laboring at home is common, but more …

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What is TOLAC? The Difference Between TOLAC & VBAC

Published on: January 11, 2021

One of the reasons that inspired us to create The VBAC Link was that it can be challenging to make sense of the medical …

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12 Labor Coaching Tips for Anyone to Be the Perfect Childbirth Coach

Published on: December 21, 2020

Knowing how to comfort a friend or family member while they are in labor can help them manage the stress of having a …

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Can You Have a VBAC with Twins?

Published on: December 7, 2020

It is not uncommon for a twin pregnancy to be automatically scheduled for a Cesarean birth. But, what do you do if you …

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Is the VBAC Success Calculator Accurate?

Published on: November 23, 2020

The VBAC calculator ACOG references in some of its bulletins and guidelines is a hot topic in the birth world. There is …

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13 Tips to Prepare for an Empowering Birth

Published on: November 9, 2020

As a doula, I have heard many conversations about Cesarean and vaginal birth that end in, “As long as mom and baby are …

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9 Best Online Birthing Classes: How to Find the Right Fit for You

Published on: October 27, 2020

2020 has been a wild year to be pregnant and welcome a baby into the world. Finding and taking birthing classes has been …

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Becoming a Dad? 11 Tips for Husbands to Support During Labor & Birth

Published on: October 12, 2020

Although I didn’t realize it at the time, my husband’s support during labor with my Cesarean and three HBAC’s (Home …

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Unmedicated Birth vs Epidural: How to Choose What’s Right for You

Published on: September 28, 2020

I remember having a conversation about unmedicated birth vs. epidurals with a frenemy when I was pregnant with my first …

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11 Real VBAC Stories to Inform & Inspire Your Birth Journey

Published on: September 16, 2020

Two and a half years and over 300,000 downloads in, we have shared more than 140 VBAC stories on The VBAC Link …

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Doula Salary: What Aspiring Doulas Need to Know

Published on: September 1, 2020

So, you love babies, pregnancy, and childbirth and are considering becoming a career doula. There is just one thing …

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