Resources
For more local resources, click on the below links
VBAC and Family Centered Cesarean
Internet Resources
ICAN
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing
unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean
recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Vbac.com
VBAC.com provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support for VBAC and cesarean prevention.
The Unnecesarean.com
A blog with a collection of big baby birth stories, as well as women’s accounts of their cesareans and VBACs (vaginal births after cesarean)
VBAC Facts
Get the Facts about VBAC. Studies, analyses, and information.
Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies is an approach to childbirth preparation like no other.
Mom’s job is to dilate, but baby’s job is to rotate. When baby’s job is easier, labor is easier for mother as well. Spinning Babies offers 3 Principles for any childbirth method to empower childbearing women.
Miles Circuit
This circuit is useful to help get the baby lined up, ideally, in the “Left Occiput Anterior” (LOA) Position, both before labor begins and when some corrections need to be done during labor.
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Local Resources
ICAN
Find your local CA area chapter here. Meetings and support groups
Check Your Hospital’s C-Section Rate
Scroll through the list and find out how your hospital rates.
ICAN San Diego Facebook Group
Local online support group and information hub.
Which one is your care provider?
A family centered cesarean birth.
Mom has her hands free, and is able to hold her baby. The curtain was lowered for the birth so the mother could watch. Having a c-section, does NOT mean you can’t have a peaceful birth experience!
For a list of VBAC friendly care providers and birthing locations, please contact me directly!
VBAC and Family Centered Cesarean
Internet Resources
ICAN
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing
unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean
recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).
Vbac.com
VBAC.com provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support for VBAC and cesarean prevention.
The Unnecesarean.com
A blog with a collection of big baby birth stories, as well as women’s accounts of their cesareans and VBACs (vaginal births after cesarean)
VBAC Facts
Get the Facts about VBAC. Studies, analyses, and information.
Spinning Babies
Spinning Babies is an approach to childbirth preparation like no other.
Mom’s job is to dilate, but baby’s job is to rotate. When baby’s job is easier, labor is easier for mother as well. Spinning Babies offers 3 Principles for any childbirth method to empower childbearing women.
Miles Circuit
This circuit is useful to help get the baby lined up, ideally, in the “Left Occiput Anterior” (LOA) Position, both before labor begins and when some corrections need to be done during labor.
Click to Enlarge
Local Resources
ICAN
Find your local CA area chapter here. Meetings and support groups
Check Your Hospital’s C-Section Rate
Scroll through the list and find out how your hospital rates.
ICAN San Diego Facebook Group
Local online support group and information hub.
Which one is your care provider?
A family centered cesarean birth.
Mom has her hands free, and is able to hold her baby. The curtain was lowered for the birth so the mother could watch. Having a c-section, does NOT mean you can’t have a peaceful birth experience!
For a list of VBAC friendly care providers and birthing locations, please contact me directly!