VBAC Stories

Successful VBAC with Gestational Diabetes
"This is the story of the pregnancy and birth of my second son ... I had had the perfect labour, birth and baby." This article tells the story of how successful vaginal birth after caesarean with gestational diabetes and describes the events of a second pregnancy.

Remi's Birth Breech VBAC!
Tess Anthony shares Remis's Breech VBAC birth story. Expecting her forth baby Tess discovers that her baby is again breech. Mia, Tess's third baby, was also breech. Mia's birth ended as a caesarean even though Tess wanted a vaginal birth. This time around Tess is determined to have a vaginal birth. Enjoy Tess's story about her successful breech VBAC.

The Bella Birth of Xander Blake Bromwich
VBAC Birth Story: The sensations grew in intensity and I was breathing deep in through the nose and moaning long deep moans. Occasionally I would say “open” as I exhaled. Jaymes and Amelia dripped warm water down my back with a face washer, patted my face with a cool damp washer, hugged me and held my hands.

The homebirth of Archie McGuire Wolfe
I have NO regrets about my homebirth. I am incredibly proud of myself & feel that I can achieve anything. I birthed a 12lb 4oz(5.56kg) baby after a 22hr labour without drugs & without tearing (thanks to the magical birth pool) after 4 previous c/sections.

Why does it matter where and how women give birth?
After 2 so-called emergency caesarians at one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, I had a baby who weighed more than 4 kgs, naturally, and without intervention, with the help and exceptional care of my private midwives.  In obstetric parlance, I am now known as a successful VBAC2.

How I Prepared for Birth After My Unplanned Caesarean
My work as a doula started only after I had experienced the birth of my second child Bailey, which was a natural vaginal birth into water. The birth of my first child Karl was by caesarean section after a cascade of interventions in my attempt to have a normal vaginal breech birth.

The Successful VBA4C Birth of Jamie Wolfe
The Successful VBA4C Birth of Jamie Wolfe born 8th March 2011. A birth story written by Jamie's Mum.

The Pregnancy and Birth of Phoenix Jean
Phoenix Jean Blanc was born at home on the 5th of March 2011 at 6.02am with the help two beautiful midwives, Jane Palmer and Melanie Jackson.

Successful VBAC With Gestational Diabetes
One mothers journey to a vaginal birth after after caesarean with Gestational Diabetes.  Late in this pregnancy, this mother changed care givers to midwives who supported her aims for a vaginal birth.

Vaginal Birth After Three Caesareans
Video - This is a video of Teresa's journey to a successful vaginal birth after three caesareans. Teresa's story is one of the most powerful birth videos I've come across - so I thought I'd share it with you.

Lilli Amba Coombes - Tragic Story
A tragic story of the loss of one families daughter during a VBAC due to uterine rupture.