VBAC or Repeat C-Section? Which is Actually Riskier? | Ep. 59

✨ Download The FREE Speedy Birth Blueprint Here🕊  The DIY Doula Guide For Catholic Moms🕊  Join The Holy Confident Birth CourseOne of the most frustrating things I see as a doula and labor and delivery nurse is how often women are making birth decisions based on fear instead of facts. When it comes to VBAC specifically, many women are told it’s “too risky” without ever being given real numbers or full context.In this week's episode I walk through the actual risk of a VBAC using real data, current research, and what I’ve seen firsthand working with pregnant mamas. I break down why uterine rupture is so often misunderstood, how risk is commonly misrepresented in provider conversations, and why the risks of repeat C-sections are rarely discussed alongside VBAC.If you’re pregnant after a previous C-section and trying to decide between a VBAC and a repeat C-section, this episode is meant to help you understand the data clearly so you can make a confident, informed decision - not one rooted in fear.Covered in this episode:What VBAC and TOLAC actually meanThe real risk of a VBAC, including uterine rupture ratesWhy relative risk language is misleading in birth decisionsHow often severe outcomes truly occur with VBACThe risks of repeat C-sections that are often left out of the conversationHow multiple C-sections affect future pregnanciesWhen VBAC may not be appropriateWhy induction changes the risk profile of a VBACResources:Study mentioned: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14520209/🕊️ ⁠FREE LABOR POSITIONS GUIDE⁠🕊️ ⁠THE HOLY CONFIDENT BIRTH COURSE⁠🧺 ⁠SHOP MY MOTHERHOOD FAVES⁠Be assured of my prayers as you prepare for one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You were made for this!About MeHi, friend! I’m Eve—a Catholic mom, Registered Nurse, Doula, and Childbirth Educator. I help women reclaim God’s design for childbirth and prepare for natural, faith-centered birth experiences they’ll love. On this podcast, we’ll explore birth, faith, and natural motherhood with Jesus at the center.Want to learn more? Visit⁠ holyconfidentbirth.com⁠.DisclaimerThis content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized care.Subscribe & leave a review to help more women discover this countercultural, Christ-centered birth education