A Vaginal Birth After Cesarean,Attended by a Family Member Midwife Serving as Doula |
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| Authors: | Kate Burkhardt Brandt Patricia Burkhardt |
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| Affiliation: | KATE BURKHARDT BRANDT is a full-time mother of two and erstwhile lawyer living in Chicago, Illinois. PATRICIA BURKHARDT has engaged in all aspects of midwifery in her 45 years as a midwife in both national and international arenas. Now retired, she is exploring a role as doula to support women in their reproductive choices. |
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| Abstract: | In this column, a mother and her doula describe the strategies used during pregnancy and labor to maximize the success of a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean surgery. |
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| Keywords: | birth vaginal birth after cesarean doula |
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