Update 5/21/10 6:28pm – Bringbiterback.com informs us that Dr. Biter has resigned from Scripps Encinitas.

Dr. Biter has resigned
I spoke to Dr. Biter. He could not discuss the details of his resignation from Scripps Encinitas Hospital but I’m certain it’s more complex than we know. Anytime a person takes on the system, it’s [...]

In an effort to share the information I’m receiving, here is the latest communication from Carol Yeh-Garner dated May 13 at 5:23pm.  Main points include:

a list of 4 doctors who “are responsible for suspending Dr. Biter”
how one of these doctors, as well as the head of OB at Scripps, will benefit financially from Dr. [...]

Yet another obstetrician who supports and embodies evidence-based and woman centered care has lost privileges at a hospital. Learn more about this unique OB and how you can help reverse this decision.

In an effort to bring the consumer perspective to the 2010 NIH VBAC Conference, Jennifer Kamel, Founder of VBAC Facts, asked women across America, “Why is the option of VBAC important to you?” This is what they said.

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 [...]

I’m forwarding this from ICAN.  Please forward far and wide.  We have the government’s attention.  They are ready to hear our stories.  Let’s turn the frustration, anger, and pain into real change!
If you have have discriminated against due to your prior cesarean, our government needs to hear about it!
ICAN needs stories about discriminatory insurance practices [...]

The Los Angeles based Berlin Wellness Group is sponsoring a $100,000 VBAC Giveaway.
What Is It…                                                                 
To further support women’s right to choose their birthing experience, Berlin Wellness is offering gift certificates totally for $100,000 in labor preparation and prenatal services to women planning a VBAC.
What We’re Offering…
In exchange for our amazing giveaways, we’re looking for [...]

VBAC Facts FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Card
These premium 100lb 3.5″ x 2″ matte finish business cards contain the answers to the most frequently asked VBAC questions.  Due to their small size, they are convenient to carry and distribute without having bulky pamphlets in your pocket or purse.  It is very easy to quickly pull one [...]

If you have a blog or website and are a natural childbirth advocate, I have created a new page called Advocacy where I have rotating ads as well as printable PDF flyers for your use and distribution.
Additionally, you can help by sharing the VBAC Class page via Facebook, MySpace, email, Twitter as well as message [...]

I so enjoyed the VBAC Class last Friday and hope those who attended did too.  A special thanks to those who drove over an hour to come.  While scheduled to be an hour, my presentation ended up being 2.5 hours!  After cutting it down for a couple weeks, I couldn’t cut any more.  I apologize [...]

The VBAC Class is this Friday and I’m so excited!  We are looking forward to a great turnout and we will be discussing a lot of new information & recent studies that I haven’t had a chance to put on the site yet.
I’ve received a couple emails from women saying that they aren’t pregnant implying [...]

Time and Place

Date: Friday, March 20, 2009
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Oaks House
Street: 13770 Oaks Ave
City/Town: Chino, CA View Map
Contact Info
Phone: (909)464-0974  Oaks House
Email: info at vbacfacts dot com
Description
The information is geared towards women with prior cesareans, currently pregnant or not, who are interested in learning about their options for future pregnancies.

We will discuss:
- risks [...]

So, after writing this post and much thought and discussion with the hubby, we’ve decided to go to the ICAN Conference!  Yes, the entire family!  Hubby will be with the kids during the day sight-seeing and I will be filling my mind with greatness trying to absorb all the knowledge available during those few days.  [...]

In preperation for the Open House tomorrow, I was designing some flyers and created something that I liked so much, I’m going to pin it on my shirt, as promised.
I also used it to add some new products to the VBAC Facts store at Cafe Press, including a ton of shirts and hoodies.
An example of [...]

If you are in Southern California this weekend, come support a local midwife, explore her birth center, watch Orgasmic Birth, and meet me!  I’ll be there the whole time, so if you want to chat, have questions, or just need some encouragement, come on by!
You will be able to tell who I am easily.  Since [...]

First, an apology.  I have been greatly neglecting the site and I’m sorry.  Unfortunately, my son has been an keyboard pounder for the past few months and a full-on walker in the last week, which means the time he is asleep is the only time I get to type as well as everything else.  And [...]

In an effort to reach more women before they have their first child or their second cesarean, VBACFacts is now on Facebook!
So come visit and become a fan!