Midwives have a vital role in ensuring safe, empowered childbirth experiences.
Read MoreA vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC)— pronounced “vee-back,” for short—refers to giving birth vaginally after already having had a Cesarean section (C-section).
Historically, medical opinions about whether or not a woman should attempt a VBAC have been mixed. But “once a Cesarean, always a Cesarean” no longer holds true. Some women are better candidates than others and your provider can help you determine if VBAC is a safe option for you.
We believe every woman should have the resources and autonomy to make an informed choice about what birth plan makes the most sense for her and her baby.
Benefits of vaginal births, including VBACs, include:
There is a small, but real, risk of uterine rupture for women choosing a VBAC. This is when the scar on your uterus opens while the baby is still inside during a vaginal delivery. For this reason, women choosing a VBAC are monitored closely while in labor and must have their delivery in a hospital where a full clinical staff is present at all times in case a C-section is needed.
To ensure the safety of mom and baby, Inspira patients delivering VBAC do so in a medical center with a full clinical team of OB/GYN physicians, anesthesiologists and in-house pediatricians. It allows us to also offer advanced neonatal intensive care, if needed.
An Inspira OB/GYN or certified nurse midwife can answer any questions or concerns you may have when deciding if a VBAC makes sense for you.
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From preconception counseling through the full cycle of motherhood and postpartum care, Inspira provides maternity services that allow women to choose the type of birth experience they wish to have.
Inspira Medical Center Elmer is the first hospital in New Jersey and the Delaware Valley to earn the prestigious international Baby-Friendly® designation. It’s also the only maternity center in the region to offer water birth in a hospital setting. Inspira Medical Center Elmer’s maternity services has received multiple consecutive national Women’s Choice Awards, as well as the highest scores possible for maternity quality standards measured by Leap Frog. Inspira Medical Center Elmer consistently receives high patient experience feedback as measured by the Press Ganey survey.
Inspira Medical Center Vineland is home to the region’s only Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the Deborah F. Sager Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Here, babies of all gestational ages and conditions can be cared for close to home. Through a partnership with Nemours Children’s Health, experienced neonatologists and pediatricians are onsite 24/7.
Maternity Services at Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland have also earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction. Blue Distinction Centers for Maternity Care demonstrate expertise and a commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries. These Centers demonstrate better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries.
At Inspira, we believe childbirth should be celebrated in a home-like environment designed to foster a sense of peace and safety. Inspira offers private rooms in which families can stay from admission to discharge. They’re designed to feel more like home than a hospital, but still have all the safety and security access features for moms and babies. The family waiting area offers convenience and comfort for our patients and their families.
Inspira has partnered with Nemours Children’s Health to provide neonatal, pediatric and emergency care for children. Teaming up with Nemours allows Inspira to offer an advanced level of pediatric specialty care to families. Access to Nemours at Inspira is currently available 24/7 at Inspira’s Medical Centers in Vineland and Mullica Hill.
Vaginal birth after Cesarean services are offered at several of our convenient medical center locations.
Visit our maternity centers to learn more about amenities like private rooms and water birthing suites or take a virtual tour online.
For women looking for a holistic approach to their health care, our certified nurse midwives offer gynecologic and well woman care, in addition to pregnancy and childbirth services in conjunction with our Gentle Beginnings program.
Midwives have a vital role in ensuring safe, empowered childbirth experiences.
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