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The cesarean surgery rate is rising, highlighting the need for evidence-based practices to support vaginal birth after cesarean. This issue provides resources for childbirth educators to promote natural and healthy birth.

Keywords:
cesarean surgerychildbirthnatural birthsafe birthvaginal birth after cesarean

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Education
  • Obstetrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Increasing rates of cesarean surgery worldwide.
  • Need for evidence-based practices to support vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
  • Role of childbirth educators in promoting natural birth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the rising cesarean surgery rate.
  • To advocate for practice changes supporting vaginal birth after cesarean.
  • To highlight resources for childbirth educators.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion and editorial commentary.
  • Review of current research and resources.
  • Focus on evidence-based practice.

Main Results:

  • The escalating cesarean surgery rate is a significant concern.
  • Evidence-based practice changes are crucial for supporting VBAC.
  • The journal issue offers valuable resources for educators.

Conclusions:

  • Urgent need for shifts in practice to support vaginal birth after cesarean.
  • Childbirth educators play a vital role in promoting safe and healthy birth.
  • Continued research and education are essential.