Reflection Paper 1Timothy JenkinsCEP 215New Mexico State University After watching “More Business of Being Born” (Epstein, 2011), I learned a lot about the different pros and cons of vaginal birth Birth after cesarean section (VBAC). Women are often deprived of choosing the method of delivery of their children after having already had a cesarean section. The cause of this is that there is medical fear of a rupture of the uterus which often leads to the death of the mother and baby (Epstein, 2011). In the mid-20th century, the saying “once a cesarean, always a cesarean” became commonplace. This saying has perpetuated the fear and understanding that women will have to undergo another cesarean, depriving them of the choice (Epstein, 2011). However, there is minimal medical reason why VBACs should be frowned upon. Research cited by Epstein (2011), states that “1 in 2000. It is currently almost impossible to have a VBAC and women seeking this option must be informed of the risks and ultimately given the choice of how to deliver their child. As seen in the film, a good support network can assist mothers undergoing VBAC and can overcome mental obstacles and can empower the woman (Epstein, 2011). This movie ties into what we discussed in class involving prenatal care. Women considering VBAC need to be educated enough about the prenatal care around them to allow them to make informed decisions. Furthermore, good prenatal care influences the child's development after birth. For example, a malnourished mother can cause developmental complications for the baby since the baby was not well nourished in the womb when critical body systems were developing. Children like this may have difficulty in Piaget's sensorimotor stage