Have a c-section history & curious about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)? Join experienced birth doula, cesarean/VBAC mom and former ICAN chapter leader Diana Snyder for an introduction to this fascinating topic & women's rights issue in maternity care.

This class will be Part I in a two-part series on VBAC prep. Stay tuned for Part II, "Hack Your VBAC (or Repeat Cesarean)," a more in-depth guide to preparing your mind, body & spirit for birthing again after c-section, wherever that may take you.

WHEN: Monday, January 6, 2025 5:00-8:30pm

WHERE: TruLiving Birth Center, 321 13th St. SE Menomonie WI

COST: $50/person or pair (covers one additional attendee, such as your birth partner)

OUTLINE: Understand the history & politics of VBAC versus scheduled repeat cesarean, state of the medical evidence, current rates & availability, the issues of uterine rupture and placenta accreta, who is a "candidate" for VBAC, what the VBAC "calculator" does & doesn't tell us, what the current OB guidelines on VBAC say (and don't say), considerations for choice of provider & birthplace, VBAC standards of care, what makes a provider VBAC "tolerant" vs. "supportive," how to best prepare for a VBAC, considerations for when VBAC doesn't happen, and how to have a positive, empowering repeat cesarean if needed.

HOSTED BY: Diana Snyder, c-section mom, recovering lawyer, experienced VBAC doula and founder of Western Wisconsin Cesarean & VBAC Support Group.

TO REGISTER: see ticket link embedded in this event. (Providers/professionals, please reach out to me individually if you want to purchase a seat). If price is a hardship, please reach out.

Please contact Diana via email (diana@matrescencedoulaservices.com) with questions.