Ariane Lange
Reporter
Reporter
Reporter at The Sacramento Bee
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Doctors, midwives, doulas and mothers told The Sacramento Bee that instead, many obstetricians and hospitals in California simply force women under the knife.
An obstetrician challenged a hospital's ban on VBAC and helped change the policy, making Sutter Davis a model for community hospitals in California.
Doula Kairis Joy Chiaji offers tips on advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean, emphasizing education, timing, medical history, emotional healing, provider selection, and dealing with pressure.
In California, many hospitals and providers institute a blanket ban on all vaginal birth after C-sections.