CAM 2015

About this campaign

Did you know that 'once a cesarean always a cesarean' is not accurate? Of the women who attempt a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), 60-80% will be able to VBAC. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the National Institutes of Health both state that "VBAC is a safe and appropriate choice for most women" with up to two prior cesareans. In spite of this, some hospitals and providers have instituted VBAC bans which reduce mothers' birth options and force them to schedule repeat cesareans. Post cesarean birth options are affected by a number of options and vary by individual, but this Cesarean Awareness Month, ICAN is asking hospitals, provirs, an mothers to give VBC a safeand apprpriate cance!