The VBAC Link Blog

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

Is the VBAC Success Calculator Accurate?Read More

Can you have a VBAC with gestational diabetes? This diagnosis is not uncommon, and it’s important to manage throughout …

VBAC with Gestational Diabetes: A Guide to Your Birth OptionsRead More

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

13 Tips to Prepare for an Empowering BirthRead More

Wondering if it’s possible and safe to have a vaginal birth after 3 C-sections? VBAC after 3 C-sections is possible, …

Is VBAC after 3 C-Sections Safe (and Right for You)?Read More

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

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

Are you wondering about the success rate of VBAC after 40 weeks gestation, or if it is safe to carry your little one …

VBAC After 40 Weeks: Is it Safe to Go Past Your Due Date?Read More

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

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

What does it mean to have a failed VBAC, and how do you cope with having an unplanned C-section when it’s not what you …

How to Cope when you Don’t Get Your VBAC (Unplanned Repeat C-section)Read More

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

Natural Birth vs Epidural: How to Choose What’s Right for YouRead More

Although birth plans are more often created for when people are giving birth in the hospital, if you are planning to …

Writing a Home Birth Plan (and Planning for the Unexpected)Read More

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

11 Real VBAC Stories to Inform & Inspire Your Birth JourneyRead More

If you want to have a VBAC, do you need to have an epidural? Does a VBAC with epidural raise your risk of a repeat …

VBAC & Epidural: Safety and C-Section Risk ExplainedRead More

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

Doula Salary: What Aspiring Doulas Need to KnowRead More

Whether to have a VBAC vs repeat c-section is a common question that birthing parents ask themselves. It can be hard to …

VBAC vs Repeat C-Section: Which is Right for You?Read More

If you are pregnant after having a Cesarean, you are probably wondering about your options, and weighing the relative …

The Truth about the VBAC Success RateRead More

I will never forget the day that I asked my husband if we could hire a doula. I was pregnant with my second child, and I …

Benefits of a Doula for Pregnancy, Birth, & BeyondRead More

Deciding to become a doula is a significant and pivotal moment in a woman’s life. There are a lot of things to consider …

How Long Does it Take to Become a Doula?Read More

What are the benefits of having a natural birth, and what does that mean?  Most people, when they say natural …

Benefits of a Natural Birth: Is Going Unmedicated Right for You?Read More

I will never forget talking with VBAC dads on our podcast and bursting into laughter when I heard one father’s answer to …

What is a Doula? Understanding a Doula’s Role in ChildbirthRead More

If you have had a previous c-section and you've decided to opt for a VBAC vs a repeat c-section, let’s talk about how …

How to Have a Successful VBAC: 15 Helpful TipsRead More

I started my doula career almost immediately after my second child, who was also my first VBAC baby, was born. My doula …

So You Want a Doula Career? Here’s What It’s Really Like.Read More