So I went over my statistics to date, as we emerge from the pandemic. I keep a running tally from the students who report their experiences to me, and have done so for the last 27 years.
571 births
85% vaginal births
75% of the vaginal births were unmedicated
25% medicated
15% cesarean rate
15% Induced
62% VBAC
The medicated rate is up in the last 2 years, but it’s still good in comparison to the country as a whole (85 – 95% of women end up with medications and other interventions, and the cesarean rate is around 32.1%). Up until 2020 my medicated/intervention rate was 20%. I did notice that the online classes during the pandemic contributed to that, which is one of the reasons I stopped doing them.
Want more info on how to reduce your chances of having an interventional birth, and a more positive birth experience? Email me! Amy ajvhaas@gmail.com
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