If you’ve had a previous cesarean, and are planning or considering a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean),
this is the class for you! These twelve 2-hour classes focus on the special needs and considerations of
the mother who has had a prior cesarean.
- Basic Childbirth Education: Nutrition & Exercise, Anatomy & Physiology, Natural Comfort Measures and
Pain Management, Newborn Care Procedures, Breastfeeding, etc.
- A Statistical Analysis of Uterine Rupture, VBAC Safety, and Elective Repeat Cesarean
- Choosing a VBAC Supportive Birth Location and Care Provider
- Advocating for yourself, your baby, and your VBAC—effective communication skills to help you navigate
your VBAC journey
- Medical Pain Management and it’s effect on the VBAC Labor and Birth
- Common Pregnancy and Childbirth Interventions—Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives—and how they affect the
VBAC Labor and Birth
- Writing a Flexible & Realistic VBAC Birth Plan
- Common Pitfalls of the VBAC-hopeful mom...and how to avoid them!
- Considerable time and attention will be paid to the emotional needs of the VBAC couple (both mom AND dad!),
including frank discussions about your specific fears, anxieties, anger, disappointment and mistrust resulting
from any previous birth trauma.
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Private and/or customized classes designed to suit your specific needs are also available.
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“Birth is a rite of passage of women. Their journey should be honored, their rights should be fiercely protected,
and their stories should be shared.”
—Marcie Macari
Classes generally meet in Pineville, NC, but depending on how many couples are attending and what
works for everyone, we can arrange an alternate meeting location if everyone agrees. I try to be
flexible with class days/times (including evenings and weekends) in order to accommodate my students
as much as possible.
| Upcoming VBAC Classes |
| Start Date |
End Date |
Day |
Time |
| 4/23/11 |
7/9/11 |
Saturdays |
2:00pm |
| 5/30/11 |
8/22/11 |
Mondays |
6:30pm |
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