Welcome to Beyond the Scar

Your go-to space for clarity, confidence and choice for birthing after a Caesarean.

Whether you're planning a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean), considering a ERCS ( Elective Repeat Caesarean Section) or simply exploring your options- you're in the right place.

Beyond the Scar exists to bring together reliable, evidence-based information for those navigating birth after a caesarean. In a world full of opinions, conflicting advice and outdated assumptions, this website is here to demystify your choices.

You’ll find honest, accessible insights drawn from current guidelines, research, and real-world experience- so you can make decisions rooted in fact, not fear; because birth after caesarean doesn't come with one simple path and you deserve support that reflects that.

Whether you choose a planned caesarean or VBAC, this space honours your right to informed, autonomous, deeply personal decision-making.

Let’s go beyond the scar—towards the birth that’s right for you.

Who Decides? Your Rights When Birthing After a Caesarean

You are the decision-maker in your birth—not your doctor, not hospital policy. After a caesarean, you still have the right to choose how, where, and with whom you give birth. You can plan a VBAC or repeat caesarean, decline any intervention, and create a personalised care plan. Know the difference between law and policy—because reclaiming your rights starts with knowing you have them.

Lizzy Lewis

May 145 min read

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VBAC Rates-and Why Who Cares Matters

Planning a VBAC? It’s not just about your body- it’s about your care team, your birth setting and the voices around you. This blog explores how VBAC rates are shaped by the model of care, hospital policies, cultural beliefs and partner support. With evidence, history, and real insight, discover why support—especially from a doula—can make all the difference. Get informed, get confident, and reclaim your birth after caesarean.

Lizzy Lewis

May 77 min read

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Can I Have a VBAC If... I Go Overdue?

"Can I still have a VBAC if I go overdue?" The short answer? Yes, you can-but like many things in maternity care, it's nuanced.

Lizzy Lewis

May 63 min read

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Can I Have a VBAC If...My Baby is Breech?

If you're planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean) and you’ve been told your baby is breech, it’s completely normal to feel a wave of questions and concerns. Let’s break it down so you can feel informed, confident, and in control.

Lizzy Lewis

May 64 min read

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