Category Archives: VBAC
Pregnancy & Fear
Five years ago this month I wrote a guest post for Birth Without Fear on the topic of coping in pregnancy after a loss, premature arrival, or traumatic birth experience. As Kit and I collaborated on it we discussed what … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Links, Loss, Pregnancy, Prematurity, VBAC
Tagged Better Birth Doula, Birth Trauma, Doula Resources, Premature Birth
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Welcome Baby R!
Posted in Babies!, Birth, Hospitals, Photos, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Birthy Blog Round Up! Parents’ Version
After seeing several posts recently that I thought were so helpful I decided a blog round up was in order! I’ve not decided if this will be a one time or on-going thing, but I know you’ll find these authors … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Inspiration, Links, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas birth photographer, Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Cesarean Rates & Information
I’ve read through many of the posts on The Unnecesarean Blog and I’ve linked to some of them before. It’s a fantastic resource for moms and birth professionals. (Hint, hint, doulas – you really should go check it out.) I … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Community Resources, Hospitals, Links, Pregnancy, TIPS FOR DOULAS, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Special Scars – Katie Perez
Katie Perez is a wife and mom to 4, a birth doula, apprentice midwife, and had a vba3c with an inverted T incision in August of 2009. She now sits on the board of directors for the non-profit organization Special … Continue reading
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Monitrice Services – Abbie Spreier
What is a monitrice? How does her role differ from that of a doula or midwife? A midwife is a primary care provider who offers complete prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. A doula gives physical, emotional, and informational support to … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, Community Resources, Doulas, Guest Post, Links, Pregnancy, VBAC
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VENI, VIDI, VBAC!
Purchased through ICAN of Atlanta and they ship for $18 total within the US (I believe – confirm with them!)
Posted in C-sections, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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VBACs, ICAN, and Special Scars
Unfortunately there is still a lot of misinformation being shared these days about the risks of repeat cesareans vs. VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean.) According to the ACOG guidelines (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology): Attempting a vaginal birth after … Continue reading
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Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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ICAN Meetings & Special Scars
This Saturday (February 11th, 6pm) we’ll be hosting a special ICAN meeting for doulas and other birth professionals. One doula will talk about how to support mothers through cesareans, in the OR and during recovery. Another will discuss how to … Continue reading
Posted in Birth, C-sections, Community Resources, Doulas, Training, VBAC
Tagged Denton Texas labor support birth doula
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Holiday Inductions
I’m sad to realize that labor & delivery units across the nation are probably very busy this week, with moms inducing labor before the holiday arrives. Whether this is because of the encouragement of their doctor or the choice of … Continue reading
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