The VBAC Link Blog

When it comes to VBAC induction, you may get many opinions on whether or not it is safe. Although it’s ideal for labor …

The Best VBAC Induction Methods (and Is It Safe to Induce for VBAC?)Read More

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

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

These days, the most common request on a birth plan, whether VBAC parent or not, is to avoid interventions. Particularly …

Group B Strep Prevention & Options for GBS+ BirthRead More

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

What is TOLAC? The Difference Between TOLAC & VBACRead More

The word elective means that someone is given the option to choose. You may wonder why anyone would choose to have an …

How to Decide if Elective C-Section is Best for You and BabyRead More

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

12 Labor Coaching Tips for Anyone to Be the Perfect Childbirth CoachRead More

It doesn’t matter how you count it, 9 months or 40 weeks, it seems like you have been pregnant forever in those last few …

How to Naturally Induce Labor: 10 Methods You Can Try at HomeRead More

Updated July 29, 2024 It is not uncommon for a twin pregnancy to be automatically scheduled for a Cesarean birth. …

Can You Have a VBAC with Twins?Read More

If you are scared of giving birth, you are not alone. It’s normal to be nervous about having a baby, and some people …

Scared of Giving Birth? Here’s How to Work Through Your FearsRead More

Updated: August 2024 If you are planning your VBAC, it’s likely you’ve heard of a VBAC calculator. Especially in …

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

Updated on: Mar 15, 2023 I remember having a conversation about unmedicated birth vs. epidurals with a frenemy when …

Unmedicated 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