Choosing to have a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) presents a unique set of challenges and emotions.
We pride ourselves on our ability to fully support our clients no matter how they give birth or where they choose to deliver their babies. However, a doula must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the challenges surrounding VBAC.
This is why Mona White-Ortega & Eva Owen became Certified VBAC Specialists.
As with every client, we aim to provide nonjudgmental emotional, educational, and physical support. Additionally, our Certified VBAC Specialists are trained to tailor this support to a VBAC client’s specific needs.
- Our VBAC Specialists are skilled in navigating the challenges that those who desire a VBAC often face.
- This includes any limitations imposed on you by your provider or birth facility that may affect aspects of your desired birth preferences.
- Understanding your preferences surrounding birth is an essential piece of the puzzle. This allows our doulas to ask explorative questions to spark a deeper understanding of whether your provider and birth location are VBAC progressive or oppressive.
- This enables you to identify important questions you can bring up with your provider well before labor is underway.
- Your doula can recommend providers and facilities most supportive of VBAC when necessary.
- We understand you may encounter unanticipated feelings as you look forward to your upcoming birth. With this in mind, the first step of our birth planning process is discussing your previous birth experience(s).
- Knowing the positives and negatives of your previous birth experience is essential. It is a vital part of creating a birth plan. It allows us to focus on your goals for your upcoming birth with the knowledge of what you would prefer to avoid when possible.
- In addition, this process also creates an opportunity to explore any concerns or fears you or your partner may have.
- On the day of your baby’s birth, your doula will help you navigate your options step by step.
- We are here to create a comfortable, confident environment.
- Providing physical comforts such as massage, counter pressures, or assistance with position changes.
- Helping you navigate your experience in real-time, focused on your goals for this birth.
- Reminding you of your preferences and options.
Our only goal is that you feel supported, heard, and validated.
Every birth experience is given the space to unfold in its own unique way.
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