EP177 | Barbara – Surprise Breech Homebirth After Breech Caesarean

Barbara shares her journey through two distinct birth experiences, highlighting the transformative power of informed decision-making and physiological birth. Her first pregnancy resulted in a medicalized cesarean section after a breech diagnosis at a hospital where providers lacked confidence in breech maneuvers. In contrast, her second pregnancy involved a planned homebirth, where she successfully navigated a breech presentation by assembling a supportive team of midwives trained in physiological breech techniques. This experience underscores how access to accurate information, such as the high C-section rates in Chile and the mechanics of breech birth, empowers women to reclaim autonomy. By prioritizing a calm environment and surrounding herself with professionals who trust the body's capability, she achieved a successful vaginal birth after cesarean, demonstrating the critical impact of birth environment and provider confidence on maternal outcomes.