Why is our VBAC Rate So Dismal?
Improving VBAC Success Through the VBAC Evaluation Katie Gaither had her first cesarean in 2004 for breech presentation. She got pregnant again shortly after that birth. She was told she had a high chance of uterine rupture and that she wouldn’t find a provider who would agree to a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC). […]
Day 31 – Diagnosis, Treatment, and a Cautionary Story
“At the very least, [placenta accreta/percreta] often results in severe hemorrhage, hysterectomy, loss of fertility, uterine rupture, and significant damage to the urological system or abdomen of the mother, not to mention prematurity in the baby. This is why it is important to avoid the first cesarean whenever possible, to not automatically schedule repeat cesareans in most […]
Day 26 – Accreta Pics
A Look at an Accreta OR: All hands on deck for both baby and mother during an accreta delivery… . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta pics! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month. .
Day 24 – Risks to Mother and Baby
“While the risks of placenta accreta are considerable and women need to be informed about them, they must be kept in perspective. Many women with placenta accreta do reasonably well, as do their babies. If you have accreta, don’t read the list of possible risks below and panic. Remember that these are only possibilities. They have to be […]
Day 22 – Accreta Education Quotes
“A number of patients have post-traumatic stress disorder after pregnancy because the delivery (with accreta) is so stressful.” ~ The Rise of Placenta Accreta, Stanford Medicine Special Report . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta education quotes! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month. .
Day 20 – One Pregnancy Risk Every C-section Mom Should Know About
“And so, there is power in knowledge. If you know about these risks ahead of time, you can make more informed decisions regarding your family, and the number of kids you can physically carry. But also, you can know the importance prenatal of care. The importance in finding doctors that you are comfortable and confident […]
Day 17 – A Life-Threatening Complication of Prior Cesarean
“The most consistent symptom of a possible accreta is vaginal bleeding in the second trimester and beyond. Painless bleeding is often characteristic of placenta previa, but some sources report that painful bleeding or a persistent aching may be more characteristic of previa-accretas. However, a lack of bleeding or lack of pain does not guarantee an absence of […]
Day 14 – Accreta Mom Quotes
“C-sections should only occur if medically necessary, and doctors should support VBAC when possible. I was never even told this could be a risk after a c-section.” ~ Alisha (accreta mom) . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta mom quote graphics! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month.
Day 13 – Too Deeply Attached
“…Months earlier, when they decided to have a third child, Adam and Seeff never considered that Kiran and Misha might be left without a mother. “We had plenty of love and resources to give,” Adam says. “You just don’t think that you’re playing roulette with the stability of the older children’s lives.” Adam’s situation, unusual […]
Day 12 – A Look at an Accreta Operating Room
With a 7% mortality rate, the risk of severe hemorrhage, and often a premature baby, it’s no surprise that the amount of staff to assist the surgery would increase. However, with barely room to move, the number of staff assisting demonstrates the severity of having accreta. . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our […]
Day 10 – What Is Accreta?
“Placenta accreta is an extremely serious complication that is becoming all too common. A casual attitude towards cesareans, an over-utilization of them in low-risk mothers, and a lack of access to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is part of the cause. This is yet another reason why reducing the cesarean rate and keeping access to […]
Day 7 – Placenta Previa and Prior Cesarean
Placenta previa is an independent risk factor for placenta accreta, so we cannot talk about accreta without discussing previa and how multiple cesareans increase a woman’s risk of developing this complication. All women with significant placenta previa should be evaluated for the possibility of Placenta Accreta … Women with a history of cesareans, D&Cs, or in-vitro fertilization should be particularly evaluated […]