Second Delivery
An Engineer's VBAC Experience
1st Edition
Published on 20. February 2023
8 pages
978-1-0881-0294-7 (ISBN)
Description
This short narrative chronicles the events and decisions of my VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) delivery at a teaching hospital in 2022. The narrative begins at 32 weeks gestation when VBAC became an option for me. It ends when I am discharged from the hospital after a successful VBAC delivery. I try to discuss how surprise events, the open literature, obstetrician advice, and my own personal biases came together to shape my journey.
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Person
Rebecca Reed is a mother of two, and a PhD chemical engineer. She has enjoyed engineering experiences in oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and fine chemicals. Reed loves reading, writing, cooking, and caring for her two little ones.
Content
- A VBAC Candidate
- VBAC, TOLAC, or Repeat C
- Considering CBAC
- VBAC and TOLAC Questions
- Considering TOLAC
- How Does Vaginal Birth Work?
- We are not on the same wavelength at 39.4 Weeks
- 39.6 Weeks
- PROM at 40.0 Weeks
- Labor
- Delivery
- Hospital Recovery Room
