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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Supports VBAC & Wins Award

Jen Kamel — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:40:27 +0000

Below I’ve included an article from MartinezPatch and I highlighted some sections. This hospital boasts a 90% VBAC success rate. That is huge!

As I shared in A father asks “Why invite the risk of VBAC?:

I had the opportunity to attend the March 2010 National Institutes of Health VBAC Conference where the ability of [...]

10/16 Temecula lecture & handout book available for purchase

Jen Kamel — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 22:53:59 +0000

I’m so excited about my upcoming presentation to Conscious Birth, Conscious Parenting next Saturday, October 16th from 11am – 1pm at Grace Mellman Library (41000 County Center, Temecula, CA 92591.)

I’ll be presenting a 90-minute excerpt from my six-hour class entitled “The Truth About VBAC.” Topics include:

History of VBAC: From encouraged to “risky” Review [...]

Temecula breech movie screening 9/11

Jen Kamel — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:21:00 +0000

As a mom who had her cesarean due to footling breech presentation, I’m so excited to see this movie as well as be on the panel afterwards! If you can join us, please RSVP via the email address below.

I’ll have the following handouts available:

Quick Facts (download the PDF) American Women Speak About VBAC [...]

Update: San Diego OB resigns after privileges reinstated

Jen Kamel — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:11:36 +0000

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 never [...]

Update: San Diego OB loses privileges

Jen Kamel — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:34:55 +0000

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 [...]

Action Item: San Diego OB loses privileges, locals protest

Jen Kamel — Wed, 12 May 2010 05:03:13 +0000

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. [...]

VBAC Class scheduled for 3/14/10 in Los Angeles

Jen Kamel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:14:56 +0000

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 [...]

10/24 VBAC Class, Free Tickets, 2010 Class Schedule, & Upcoming CA Birth Events

Jen Kamel — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:37:57 +0000

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 [...]

5 Days till Fullerton “Truth About VBAC” Class

Jen Kamel — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:40:27 +0000

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!

Press Release: Class Explores Birth After Cesarean Options in Fullerton & Claremont

Jen Kamel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:48:56 +0000

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, [...]

$100,000 VBAC Giveaway!

Jen Kamel — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:35:00 +0000

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 [...]

VBAC supportive OB asked to stop attending VBACs by his hospital

Jen Kamel — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:02:13 +0000

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, [...]

Fullerton VBAC Class Rescheduled to Sept 20th

Jen Kamel — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:47:39 +0000

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/

Molly Ringwald births her twins vaginally

Jen Kamel — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:19:00 +0000

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 [...]

Registration is Open – Fall 2009 VBAC Classes

Jen Kamel — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:15:00 +0000

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

Get directions No Sugar Added 141 Yale Ave Claremont, CA 91711 (909) 626-1969

Get directions

To register, go here. Hope you can join us!

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