52: More Nurses, Fewer c-sections. Why Hospital Staff Matters More Than You Think.

In today’s episode, I'm diving into an important but often overlooked factor that can make all the difference in your VBAC journey: nurse staffing. You might not have considered how hospital staffing levels can influence your VBAC success, but research shows that more nurses could mean fewer C-sections. 

I dive into:

• Why your hospital’s nurse-to-patient ratio matters more than you think.
• How staffing levels can affect your labor and VBAC success.
• Steps you can take to ensure you have the support you need during labor.

https://www.thehannahgill.com/blog/why-nurse-staffing-matters-for-vbac

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0029655424002392?dgcid=author

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• First 3 Steps to VBAC Guide: https://www.thehannahgill.com/firststeps
• Quiz - Is Your Provider VBAC Supportive?: https://thehannahgill.com/quiz
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