A vaginal birth after cesarean, attended by a family member midwife serving as doula.
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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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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