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.

The next VBAC Class has been scheduled for Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 1:30 – 5:30pm.
This is the same weekend as the Trust Birth Conference, so if you are in town, you will have ample time after the conference is over at noon on Sunday to scoot on over to Century City (10309 Santa Monica [...]

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 [...]

Five days till the Fullerton “Truth About VBAC” class and spaces are still available!
There is also the Claremont class in East Los Angeles County on October 24th.
These are the only classes for 2009.  Register and save your spot!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Class Explores Birth After Cesarean Options in Fullerton & Claremont
POMONA, CA (September 2, 2009) – VBACFACTS.com announced “The Truth About VBAC,” a class on vaginal birth after cesarean, will be offered in Fullerton on Sunday, September 20 and in Claremont on Saturday, October 24. Incorporating the latest medical research, the class provides clear [...]

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 [...]

Women of Southern California: We are at risk for losing one of the truly supportive OBs in our area.
If you are a woman who prefers hospital births, your options are about to shrink even more.
On Friday, August 21st, Dr. Stuart Fischbein wrote on his blog http://supportdrfischbein.blogspot.com/:
So, met with the chief of staff, current and future [...]

The Fullerton VBAC Class, originally set for September 6th, has been rescheduled for September 20th.
Hope to see you there!
You can register here: http://vbacfacts.com/vbac-class/

Last week, I shared the inspiring birth story of a mom who birthed her twins vaginally after two cesareans.  In that spirit, I share this story of Molly Ringwald who also birth her twins vaginally.
So many women are lead to believe that vaginal birth of twins is dangerous and it leads to many otherwise avoidable [...]

Fullerton, Orange County
Claremont, Los Angeles County

Sunday, September 20, 2009 1pm
Saturday, October 24, 2009 1pm

Belly Sprout 426 W Commonwealth Ave Fullerton, CA 92832 (714) 879-1303 [...]

Do you live in Southern California?
Are you interested in attending an upcoming VBAC Class?
Would you like advanced notice of dates and preferred registration of future classes?
If so, please email me at register at vbacfacts dot com and you will receive advance notice of dates as well as be able to register for classes before the [...]

There is a new birth center in town run by Beach Cities Midwifery.
I am excited because we need more out-of-hospital options.  If more women hire midwives for their first pregnancy, there will be fewer primary cesareans.
They are having an Open House in Saturday July 11, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. 
Activities include:

Facility Tours;
Discussion of [...]

I’ll be there!  Hope you can make it!
Download the flyer.
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Pregnancy &
New Baby Event

 
What:Join us as we gather all of the experts to help guide you through your pregnancy. We will have midwives, doulas, childbirth educators, lactation specialists, natural care practitioners and parent-related vendors. Have your questions answers and leave empowered to choose the birth [...]

This is great!  A hospital reversing their VBAC ban!  I really wish articles like this would talk less about "the experience" and more about the life-long benefits of vaginal birth for mom and baby. 
May 28, 2009
Natural birth after c-section possible at NMC again
By Leslie Griffy lgriffy@thecalifornian.com
Monterey County [...]

This information is so important for any woman seeking VBAC.  It’s not enough that your hospital “allows” VBAC.  In order to see how supportive that hospital is of vaginal birth, you need to know what their VBAC rate is in addition to their primary CS rate.  Be sure to read, “Why if your hospital ‘allows’ [...]