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“Unwilling to accept a permanent ban on vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) in Florida’s birth centers, a coalition challenging the rule argues that Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration is overstepping its bounds by intervening in the activities of licensed healthcare providers and by overriding the “informed consent” standard for patients…”

Click HERE to read the entire story by Anna Clark at RH Reality Check.

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DON’T CUT ME AGAIN! True Stories About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Have you had a cesarean section (c-section) and are you pregnant again? Is your doctor or hospital trying to force you to undergo another c-section, just because you’ve had one previously? Are they spewing statistics about the potential consequences of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), but not telling you how dangerous another c-section can be?

Click HERE to read more.

“The findings suggest that there are hundreds of deaths and many more costly illnesses each year from health problems that breast-feeding may help prevent. These include stomach viruses, ear infections, asthma, juvenile diabetes, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and even childhood leukemia.”

See:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,590408,00.html?test=latestnews

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DON’T CUT ME AGAIN! True Stories About Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Have you had a cesarean section (c-section) and are you pregnant again? Is your doctor or hospital trying to force you to undergo another c-section, just because you’ve had one previously? Are they spewing statistics about the potential consequences of Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC), but not telling you how dangerous another c-section can be?

Click HERE to read more.

Click on bold items below to read the articles.

Neonatal Outcomes May Be Better With Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
“Neonates born after elective subsequent cesarean delivery have significantly higher rates of respiratory morbidity and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission and longer length of hospital stay vs those with vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), according to the results of a retrospective cohort study reported in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.”

Natural birth after c-section possible at Natividad Medical Center again
Natividad Medical Center announced Wednesday that so-called VBACs vaginal birth after cesarean are back. “This is something that I’ve heard women wanting for as long as I’ve lived here,” said Judy Rasmussen, the hospital’s director of prenatal services.

Repeat C-section babies more at risk than VBAC babies!
“Babies delivered by elective, repeat cesarean section delivery are nearly twice as likely to be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) than those born vaginally after the mother has previously had a c-section…”

My Super Vagina!
“So, I did it! I had a VBAC, or a vaginal birth after cesarean.”

Let women choose birthing alternative
OUTRAGE! Lehigh Valley Hospital terminates the delivery privileges of Laurice Dunning and Valley Midwives

Encourage Washington Regional Medical Center to reverse their ban on VBAC

Research proves Vaginal Birth After Cesarean to be safer for mom and baby than repeat cesarean!

Show your support on:

Friday, April 17th at noon
Gordon Long Park
2800 N. Gregg
Fayetteville, Arkansas

*If possible, please bring a sign of support to the rally. A limited quantity of signs will be available.*

For more information about this or future Rallies for Willow Creek, Northwest (in Bentonville), and Mercy Medical Center please visit: http://www.arkansasVBACcoalition.com

Volunteers are needed for all events. Please email help@arkansasVBACcoalition.com if you’re interested in helping!

Please forward this email to everyone you know. This issue affects everyone, either directly or indirectly.

A poster advertising the rally is attached. Please feel free to print out posters to give to friends & family or post around town. We appreciate you helping get the word out!

We hope to see you there!
Aly Kirkpatrick
Chapter Leader, NW Arkansas ICAN
HBAC

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