By Bronwyn Fackrell ACOG recently released Practice Bulletin number 184 about VBAC, to replace number 115. Here's what it had to say about special scars. Overall, nothing much has changed. ACOG still will not sanction VBAC under most circumstances, yet still doesn't have a rupture rate for most of us. While they have thankfully moved… Continue reading Practice Bulletin 184
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The Emotional Side of Special Scars
Collected by Jessica Tiderman I have been trying to write something about the emotional side of Special Scars for over a year. It's been extremely difficult for me. I started running out of time to get this written for this post, so Katie suggested asking the ladies of the group these questions: “How did your… Continue reading The Emotional Side of Special Scars
Not Your Typical Cesarean: An Intro into Special Scars
By Jessica Tiderman Most people know at least one person that has had a cesarean. Not many realize that there are a variety of incisions that can be used on the uterus during that cesarean. The most typical incision is a low transverse incision, which is a horizontal cut in the lower portion of the… Continue reading Not Your Typical Cesarean: An Intro into Special Scars
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