55: How Long to Wait Between Your C-Section and VBAC
03/19/25 • 8 min
In today’s episode, I'm diving into a key consideration for VBAC planning...the timing and spacing between your c-section and VBAC.
If you’re planning a VBAC then understanding the spacing between births can make a big difference. I go over ACOG guidelines but also give some personal insight into the topic and remind you to trust your gut and intuition.
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery
- First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
- Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
- Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips
In today’s episode, I'm diving into a key consideration for VBAC planning...the timing and spacing between your c-section and VBAC.
If you’re planning a VBAC then understanding the spacing between births can make a big difference. I go over ACOG guidelines but also give some personal insight into the topic and remind you to trust your gut and intuition.
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaginal-birth-after-cesarean-delivery
- First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
- Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
- Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips
Previous Episode
54: Pelvic floor exercise after c-section and to prepare for VBAC with Dr. Jessica London, PT, DPT, PCES
In today's episode I dive deep into pelvic floor PT with Dr. Jessica London, PT, DPT, PCES. I also hear a bit about her birth stories (unplanned c-section and HBAC).
Here’s what you can expect:
- How Jessica's first birth experience shaped the decision for a second homebirth, and the mental preparation involved.
- Differences in preparing for a VBAC attempt and how that preparation evolved from the first to the second homebirth.
- Insights from a pelvic floor therapist’s perspective on the unique experiences of both c-section and vaginal births.
- How postpartum recovery differs between c-section and vaginal births, and what it means for recovery and birth prep from a professional standpoint.
Connect with Dr. Jessica London:
- Website: https://www.yourpostpartumpt.com
- IG: @yourpostpartumpt
- Podcast: “What about Mom?” ---> COMING SOON!
- First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
- Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
- Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips
Next Episode
56: How to Choose the Best Hospital for Your VBAC and Best Maternity Care Hospitals with Dr. Jennifer Winston from U.S. News & World Report
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Winston, Health Data Scientist at U.S. News & World Report, to discuss the powerful data behind the rankings of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and Maternity Care Access Hospitals. Here's what you'll learn:
- What defines a Best Hospital for Maternity Care and a Maternity Care Access Hospital, and why they’re critical in shaping the future of maternal health.
- How U.S. News evaluates hospitals for maternity care and why their annual study is an essential resource for expectant parents.
- Why VBAC rates are included in the rankings, and how it reflects the overall quality of maternity care services.
- What makes top maternity care hospitals stand out, based on data-driven insights from U.S. News.
- How Maternity Care Access Hospitals are fighting healthcare deserts and improving accessibility to quality maternity services.
- How you can empower yourself with data to choose the best hospital for your birth and why this data matters for your VBAC or overall maternity care.
Dr. Winston offers invaluable insights into understanding how data shapes maternity care choices. Tune in to learn how data-driven maternity ratings can empower your decision-making when selecting where to give birth. Plus, find out where to access the latest Best Hospitals for Maternity Care rankings
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Winston and U.S. News & World Report:
https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/hospital-ratings/maternity
https://www.facebook.com/usnewsandworldreport
https://www.instagram.com/usnews
https://www.tiktok.com/@usnews
https://www.linkedin.com/company/us-news-and-world-report
- First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
- Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
- Doula VBAC and Repeat Cesarean Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/newdoulatips
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