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How to prepare a quick presentation on VBAC

Jen Kamel — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:49:58 +0000

Someone recently contacted me because they were asked to speak about VBAC vs. repeat cesarean. Below is what I wrote. If you have the opportunity to speak to a group, maybe you would find this information helpful. It is by no means comprehensive. The class I developed is 4 hours long. But this is a [...]

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. [...]

American Women Speak About VBAC

Jen Kamel — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15:08 +0000

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. [...]

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 [...]

Please share your stories of insurance discrimination!

Jen Kamel — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:34:21 +0000

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 [...]

$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 [...]

Due to popular demand – the FAQ Card

Jen Kamel — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:34:39 +0000

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 [...]

Interested in promoting vbacfacts.com?

Jen Kamel — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:49:16 +0000

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 [...]

Follow Up on the VBAC Class on 3/20/09 & more classes in the future

Jen Kamel — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:38:11 +0000

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 [...]

Don’t need to be pregnant for the VBAC Class this Friday 3/20

Jen Kamel — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:26:03 +0000

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 [...]

Southern California VBAC Class

Jen Kamel — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:13:16 +0000

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 [...]

I’m going to Atlanta!

Jen Kamel — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:21:09 +0000

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. [...]

VBAC Facts Shirts, Mugs, & Bags Available at Cafe Press

Jen Kamel — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:44:34 +0000

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 [...]