The VBAC Facts® Podcast

Jan 24 2025 7 ep. 55 mins 1
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Join VBAC Facts® Founder and CEO Jen Kamel as she shares everything vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) including the shocking medical evidence, breathtaking birth stories, inspiring advocacy victories, and sobering legal cases. Jen and her guests will both celebrate the triumphs as well as highlight the many opportunities for improvement in our health care system. Come learn what is possible so we can work together to create a world where everyone has access to respectful, evidence based health care. ————— Since 2007, the focus of VBAC Facts® has been to provide objective, accurate information about VBAC and repeat cesarean to parents, professionals, policymakers, and the court so decisions can be informed, ethical, and just. VBAC Facts® does not provide any medical advice and the information provided should not be so construed or used. Nothing provided by VBAC Facts® is intended to replace the services of a physician or midwife or to be a substitute for medical advice of a physician or midwife.

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40+ VBAC Myths Busted! Plus Hospital VBA2C After Uterine Defect

Jan 24 2025 57 mins  
In this episode of The VBAC Facts® Podcast, host Jen Kamel delves into various myths and facts surrounding vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Jen highlights critical information about VBAC safety, risks, and the support provided by national health organizations. She addresses common misconceptions about uterine rupture, perinatal and maternal mortality, midwives, and the risks a

Decoding the VBAC Calculator: Science, Bias, and Decision Making

Jan 10 2025 47 mins  
This episode with VBAC Facts® Founder Jen Kamel dives into the accuracy and impact of VBAC calculators. Jen discusses a variety of factors influencing predicted VBAC odds as well as actual VBAC rates, including race, BMI, reason for prior cesarean, bias, provider preference, and VBAC bans. Key research, such as Harris 2019, Nguyen 2020, and most recently Ledbetter 2024, reveal tha

Autonomy, Authority, Coercion & Consent: Who Decides in Maternity Care?

Dec 27 2024 71 mins  
Jen Kamel, founder of VBAC Facts®, discusses the principles of informed decision making in the context of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) versus repeat cesarean. Emphasizing the ethical obligations in healthcare, Jen explores ACOG's Committee Opinion on respecting a pregnant woman's autonomy and decision-making rights. Real-life testimonials from petite readers who had success

“The Rules About VBAC” Part 2: A Deep Dive into US VBAC Guidelines with Jen Kamel

Dec 13 2024 46 mins  
In this episode of The VBAC Facts® Podcast, Jen Kamel, founder & CEO of VBAC Facts®, delves deep into the specifics of ACOG's guidelines on VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) and elective repeat cesarean deliveries. The episode covers a range of topics including external cephalic version, epidurals, VBAC in rural hospitals, and who makes the ultimate decision regarding mode

“The Rules About VBAC” Part 1: A Deep Dive into US VBAC Guidelines with Jen Kamel

Nov 29 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of The VBAC Facts® Podcast, Jen Kamel, founder and CEO of VBAC Facts®, dives deep into the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) VBAC guidelines. She explains the significance of these guidelines for anyone birthing in the U.S. or working in healthcare. Jen clears up common misconceptions, highlights the difference between uterine rupture and

Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 2: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal

Nov 13 2024 52 mins  
Join VBAC Facts® Founder Jen Kamel as she continues "Esther's" harrowing story of avoiding a court ordered cesarean. "Esther" navigates an unassisted birth after four prior cesareans amidst intense scrutiny from social and emergency services. Follow her journey through legal battles, hiding from authorities, and ultimately obtaining a landmark ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court

Coerced Cesareans Struck Down Part 1: The Woman and Attorney Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal

Nov 13 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the VBAC Facts® podcast, CEO and founder Jen Kamel delves into a gripping discussion with "Esther" and her experience with the Israeli Supreme Court ruling favoring her choice against a compelled repeat cesarean. The conversation with "Esther" and her attorney Tamir explores deep-seated issues of medical coercion, informed consent, and the ethical dilemmas withi