Birth Story, Uterine Rupture

Cora River’s Birth Story (Lisa’s VBA2C and VBAR)

Summary version: In June 2018, after many years of preparation, I had a successful vaginal birth after two cesareans and uterine rupture, which happened in 2015 with my second birth. Everyone said I couldn’t/ shouldn’t, but I did. Here’s my story... I love birth stories. And like most, this story begins with the birth of… Continue reading Cora River’s Birth Story (Lisa’s VBA2C and VBAR)

Birth Story, Inverted T

Thales’ Unassisted Home Birth Story (Jessica’s 2nd VBA2C After Inverted T)

After having a primary VBAC, you would have thought that it wouldn't have been that hard to find a care provider that wouldn't give me a hard time about VBACing again, right? Ha ha. Since my last VBAC, we moved an hour farther away from the birth center and the midwives that attended that birth,… Continue reading Thales’ Unassisted Home Birth Story (Jessica’s 2nd VBA2C After Inverted T)

Birth Story, Inverted T

Mandy’s VBA2C with Inverted T Birth Center Birth Story

Sorrow endureth for a night; but joy cometh in the morning. - Psalms 30:5 My life as a mother began on February 16, 2007, with the birth of my sweet Kate.  I was induced with pre-eclampsia two days before my due date.  Long story short, I ended up being completely dilated and after pushing, she… Continue reading Mandy’s VBA2C with Inverted T Birth Center Birth Story

Birth Story, Inverted T

Jacob’s Birth Story (Nicole’s VBA2C after Inverted T)

I had my son Jacob on January 28th.  The Friday and Saturday before my incision area and lower abdomen ached all day.  The baby kicked/pushed my incision area very very hard on Saturday night and it worried me about the possibility of a uterine "window". Sunday morning I had a bit of blood on my… Continue reading Jacob’s Birth Story (Nicole’s VBA2C after Inverted T)