Claremont VBAC Class

The "Truth About VBAC" seminar in Claremont, California is 8 days away on Saturday, October 24th from 1p – 4p.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to experience an extensive review of the best VBAC and repeat cesarean research as well as learn specific, practical tools to maximize the likelihood of hospital or out-of-hospital VBAC success!  To register or sponsor a ticket, please visit: http://vbacfacts1024.eventbrite.com/

Do I need to be pregnant to attend?

The information is targeted towards women with prior cesareans who wish to have more children and the childbirth professionals who support them.  The best time to educate yourself is before you get pregnant when you have the luxury of time to research, decide what kind of birth you want, and then assemble your birth team without a due date looming.  That said, many women, have decided mid-pregnancy to change gears, reconsider their scheduled cesarean, find a new care provider, and plan successful VBACs.

Fullerton Class Recap

The Fullerton class last month was full of inquiring parents, midwives, doulas, Bradley childbirth educators, and labor & delivery (L&D) nurses some of whom drove over two hours to attend.  Not only did the moms and dads learn about VBAC, but they participated in a lively and candid discussion with the L&D nurses and doulas who were able to share exactly what it is like to VBAC in a hospital environment.  It would be very hard, if not impossible, to have these same exchanges on the L&D floor.  We also had homebirth midwives and doulas who provided the out-of-hospital perspective.

Here’s some feedback from one of the L&D nurses, who works in a hospital with an official VBAC ban and is working towards change:

Hi Jen, Thanks for an outstanding class! It was very nice meeting you. Your hard work and dedicated research is incredibly impressive. Knowledge is Power, wish it would rub off on the whole OB community. I think the trend to eventually turn that direction for women’s choice of birth options will happen as more people put that kind of pressure on the issue. Bravo to you!

"The Truth About VBAC" Book

Included with each ticket is one "Truth About VBAC" book which includes all the slides from the presentation, the bibliography, as well as lined paper throughout for easy note taking.  As the class is research heavy, this will enable you to sit back and absorb the information rather than frantically copying statistics and study citations, as I have often done in seminars.

Additional books will be available purchase that day for $15.  Quantities are limited.  To guarantee your copy, pre-purchase here: http://vbacfacts1024.eventbrite.com/

VBAC Class Advocacy

If you can’t come to the class but want to spread the word, consider putting a banner ad on your website or blog, posting flyers in your local community, or sharing VBAC FAQ cards with your friends or clients.

Shape the 2010 Class Schedule

You can influence where the next VBAC Class will be held!  I expect to hold 3-4 classes in Southern California throughout 2010.  I’m looking at the area bordered by Santa Barbara, Lancaster, Palm Desert, and San Diego.  If you want "The Truth About VBAC" to come to your city, please email info at vbacfacts dot com with your name, city, and zip code.  Those cities with the most requests will determine the next VBAC Class!

If you have facilities that can accommodate 20-40 people and want to host a class, please contact me at info at vbacfacts dot com.  I will be emailing those who have contacted me in the past in the coming weeks to discuss scheduling a class.

Win Two VBAC Class Tickets at the LA Holistic Moms Open House!

VBAC Facts has donated 250 VBAC FAQ cards as well as two tickets to a 2010 "Truth About VBAC" class to the Holistic Moms Network LA Open House Raffle.  Please join us Wednesday November 4th, 6:30pm at South Pasadena Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA.  Here is a flyer with all the details.

Chino Birth Center Open House before VBAC Class

If you would like to tour a birth center and speak to a out-of-hospital midwife before heading over to the VBAC Class, the Oaks House Family Birth Center at 13770 Oaks Avenue, Chino CA 91709 is having an Open House on Saturday, October 24th from 11am – 2pm.  For more information call (909) 464-0974.

mybestbirth San Diego Party & Screening

I’m going to  this event which is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 5:30 PM and can’t wait!  To register please visit: http://mybestbirthsd.eventbrite.com/  All proceeds benefit the Business of Being Born Educational Outreach Project, ICAN and the San Diego Birth Network. Here are the details:

Join us for an exclusive VIP Reception at Babies in Bloom at 5:30 pm. Meet Ricki and Abby, enjoy delicious appetizers and beverages, and see a sneak peek of Ricki and Abby’s new film! We will also have a silent auction of fabulous items from our sponsors.

After the party, "The Business of Being Born" will be shown at the Krikorian Theaters in Vista Village at 7 pm. Several local birth professionals (including midwives Barbara Herrera and Michelle Freund, and Dr. Robert Biter) will join Ricki and Abby for a discussion panel  following the screening.

Private Screening of "Laboring Under an Illusion"

I’m so bummed this is the same night at the mybestbirth event!  Hopefully CABO will host another screening in the future!

Attend a private showing at Laguna Hills Community Center on Thursday, November 12, 2009 5-8pm of "Laboring Under an Illusion," a documentary that depicts how the media portrays labor and birth.  It is quite comical and contrasts delivery and birth.  Hope you will consider this and join us and distribute widely. Women that are pregnant or planning to have a baby may be interested as well!  All proceeds support the efforts of project CABO (Community Alliance for Birth Options). 

Here is a flyer with all the details.