Part 2: Coerced Cesareans Struck Down: The Woman Behind Israel’s Landmark Ruling Speaks Out: "Esther" & Tamir Turgal

The VBAC Facts® Podcast

Join VBAC Facts® Founder Jen Kamel as she continues "Esther's" harrowing story of avoiding a court ordered cesarean. "Esther" navigates an unassisted birth after four prior cesareans amidst intense scrutiny from social and emergency services. Follow her journey through legal battles, hiding from authorities, and ultimately obtaining a landmark ruling from the Israeli Supreme Court that upholds the right to decline a cesarean. Discover the intricate ethical and legal dilemmas surrounding birth autonomy and the resilience required to make one's own medical decisions.

• The Israeli Supreme Court Ruling, dated August 25, 2024
• VBAC Facts® Article: Is VBAC illegal? Is homebirth illegal?
• VBAC Facts® Article: Vaginal birth after two cesareans (VBA2C): An overview of the evidence
• VBAC Facts® Article: Vaginal birth after three or more cesareans (VBA3C/VBAMC): An overview of the evidence
• VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training: The Limited Evidence on VBA3+C: Decision Making in the Midst of Uncertainty
• VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training: The Truth About VBA2C: Risk, Rates, & Outcomes
• VBAC Facts® Continuing Education Training: Single vs Double Layer Suturing: Is One Method Superior?

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