Nurturing Nest Doula Care and Birth Support

04/06/2026

01/29/2026

🟣 BLOG POST
I began researching and writing about 'pushing' in the late 1990s. Unfortunately, directed pushing is still a cultural norm despite all the evidence against it.
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/pushing-leave-it-to-the-experts

11/15/2025

10/15/2025

Here is a great resource for anyone wanting to learn more about childbirth and postpartum. Just use the code HomeBirth2025 at checkout to get it for free!
https://vimeo.com/570076079?fl=pl&fe=sht

In this class, we focus on finding our own intuition and trusting it throughout the birthing process. If you're interested in a birth that is private, peaceful…

10/04/2025

09/22/2025

08/06/2025

Great video teaching the difference between spontaneous labor and induction!

🟣 NEW blog post VIDEO!
I am sharing the full video lesson 'Induction vs Spontaneous Labour' on my blog.
In the video, I explain the key differences between induced and spontaneous labour. This is essential knowledge for any woman considering or planning an induction, and for care providers supporting informed decision-making. Head over to my blog to watch the video (link in bio or below) and share with anyone you think would appreciate the information.
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/induction-vs-spontaneous-labour

04/09/2025

You read that right.

Per the American College of OB/GYN's 2019 VBAC guidelines, the risk of maternal death during a planned vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is 0.0019%.

Expressed another way, that is a risk of 1 in 52,600.

Did you have any idea the risk was that low?

Whereas the risk of maternal death with an elective repeat cesarean after one cesarean is 0.0096% or 1 in 10,000.

Again, both really small numbers but the risk of maternal death is five times higher in a repeat cesarean.

This is why when pregnant people are threatened with "you could die if you plan a VBAC," it falls flat.

But it is often really successful in coercing someone into a repeat cesarean... as well as eroding patient autonomy and any trust when the birthing person learns the facts.

As a L&D nurse told us, "There is no real informed consent anymore."

This is just yet another example.

ETA: Some people asked in the comments about the risk of fetal death. We discuss that here: https://vbacfacts.com/2012/04/03/confusing-fact-only-6-of-uterine-ruptures-are-catastrophic/

Others have asked about vaginal birth after classical cesarean: https://vbacfacts.com/2021/08/10/vbac-after-classical-t-j-incision/

… or after two cesareans: https://vbacfacts.com/vba2c

… or after three or more cesareans: https://vbacfacts.com/vba3c

Also, you can download our free resources including:

- a report debunking the top 5 uterine rupture myths: https://vbacfacts.com/report

- a handout busting the top 3 VBAC myths using national guidelines: https://vbacfacts.com/acogmyths

- and a VBAC planning checklist: https://vbacfacts.com/checklist

VBAC Facts

04/02/2025

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03/12/2025