# VBAC or Repeat C-Section? Which is Actually Riskier? | Ep. 59

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Published: 2026-01-06T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

One of the most frustrating things I see as a doula and labor and delivery nurse is how often women are making birth decisions based on fear instead of facts. When it comes to VBAC specifically, many women are told it’s “too risky” without ever being given real numbers or full context. In this week's episode I walk through the actual risk of a VBAC using real data, current research, and what I’ve seen firsthand working with pregnant mamas. I break down why uterine rupture is so often misunder...

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