Human Rights In Childbearing 7. The Role of (Mid)Wife: The Challenges of Positive Birth Experience During Vbac

Abstract

Vaginal birth after c-section (VBAC) can be physically and mentally challenging. This paper intends to highlight the importance of humanistic care and human rights-based approaches when women are preparing for VBAC. The discussion stems from the personal experience of the primary author and aims to add to the debate, especially from the perspective of women with lived experience of VBAC.