Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC)

VBAC Birth In this film 3 mothers who had a caesarean birth the first time share their thoughts and hopes for a subsequent vaginal birth. Each explains their own journey through pregnancy and birth and gives a personal reflection of their experience afterwards. The professional team highlight the pros and cons of VBAC birth and NICE Guidelines. One of the recommendations is continuous fetal heart rate monitoring (CTG). The “telemetry” CTG shown in the film complies to guidelines and is wireless and waterproof allowing for freedom of movement, comfortable positions and use of water for labour /birth. This alongside dim lighting, beanbags and mats can offer VBAC mothers safety with increased flexibility and choices for labour and birth. Birth after Previous Caesarean caesarean Birth (green top Guidance No.45) RCOG Published 2016.