VBAC prep worksheets

The VBAC Prep Worksheets were thoughtfully created for parents preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean who want to approach their next birth with information, intention, and meaningful support.

These impactful worksheets guide you through the practical and emotional layers of VBAC preparation. You’ll have space to reflect on your previous birth, identify lingering fears, understand common VBAC and TOLAC terminology, evaluate your care environment, and prepare thoughtful questions for your healthcare provider.

You’ll also explore:

• Your previous cesarean and operative history
• Finding a genuinely VBAC-supportive provider
• Hospital policies that may affect your options
• Your individual questions about safety and candidacy
• The BRAIN informed decision-making tool
• Emotional preparation after a difficult or unexpected birth
• Building a supportive birth team
• Spontaneous labor and induction considerations
• Monitoring, mobility, and positioning during labor
• Comfort measures and pain-management options
• Your VBAC birth preferences and biggest priorities
• Creating cesarean preferences in case plans change
• Partner support during moments of fear or uncertainty
• Questions to bring to prenatal appointments
• Personalized intentions for how you want to feel and be supported

These worksheets do not treat VBAC as something you must achieve to prove the strength or capability of your body. An empowered birth is not defined by one outcome. It is shaped by being informed, asking questions, having your voice respected, and receiving compassionate support through every possibility.

You are allowed to hope deeply for the birth you want while preparing with flexibility and care.

Your previous cesarean does not make your body a failure—and pursuing a VBAC does not mean you have anything to prove.

This resource provides general educational information and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. VBAC and TOLAC eligibility and care should always be discussed with a qualified obstetric/ midwife healthcare professional.