This birth experience is your fresh start - and it starts now
Your birth is as unique as your baby, so why not prepare for it in a unique way and give yourself the best chance at a successful VBAC?
Your past cesarean is actually one of your new strengths! Let's process and uncover the parts of that birth that you still need to before welcoming this new life.
Together we can make sure that your whole self is strong and ready for a healing VBAC!
You can absolutely have a successful vaginal birth after a cesarean!
In less time than it takes to wash, dry, fold, and put away all of those teeny, tiny, adorable baby clothes, you could learn the tools necessary to prepare your
- body for a strong, balanced birth
- your heart for all possible outcomes
- your mind in order to come out of this experience stronger than ever
In 3 private sessions, you'll process your previous birth, discuss all possible triggers or fears around the next birth, and have a customized birth plan plus support and a trauma-informed L&D nurse on your side every step of the way.
What's Included?
- 2, 2-hour strategy sessions through Zoom video-conference, private and convenient
- 1, 1-hour Birth Plan review session through Zoom (If you're not currently pregnant, I'll customize the sessions to fit your needs)
- 1, 1-hour postpartum processing session through Zoom video-conference, discuss your birth, process your reactions to facilitate healing
- Space and time to share your fears/concerns/triggers. As a labor nurse, Lamaze certified childbirth educator, and trained through When Survivors Give Birth training program, I have a unique perspective to help you prepare for a birth that has the potential to aid in your healing and begin your journey into parenthood feeling powerful and prepared
- You will receive all of my notes taken during our sessions so that you can focus on being present instead of taking notes
- PLUS: The entire Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Childbirth online Lamaze course! [$119 value]
What You Won't Get
- This is not psychotherapy
- You won't get a diagnosis
- Judgement or criticism about your birth plan
- Fluffy, feel-good answers all tied up in a bow
- Truth: childbirth is challenging. If it was a walk in the park, you wouldn't be looking for ways to make it smoother and less terrifying. It is a time of great vulnerability, openness, and rebirth. I can't tell you that it will be so awesome and you'll float out of that delivery with Super Parent powers because birth was easy...so I won't. I will tell you how awesome and powerful you are, and I'll help you discover coping mechanisms and tools that you already possess, and some that you can learn and practice, so that instead of breaking you, this birth can be empowering. It may not be totally mapped out and controlled, that would require that I have magical superpowers, and I assure you I don't, but you'll be in control and it doesn't have to break you, either.
It's work that's worth it
Work together, one-on-one, with an experienced L&D nurse and trauma-informed trained childbirth educator in 3 private video-conference sessions, to
- process your previous birth experiences and separate those births from your upcoming experience
- identify YOUR specific sticking points
- then brainstorm strategies and techniques to handle anything that comes your way during the labor process
- outline a crazy-good birth plan that will work for you and ensure you are heard
Your past, the mountains you've already conquered, does not get to write your birth plan.
Are you ready to put in the work to have the positive childbirth experience that you deserve?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a childbirth class?
It's bundled!! You'll get IMMEDIATE access to the entire online childbirth education course, The Ultimate Guide to Taking Charge of Your Childbirth, where you will begin to learn what to expect in the L&D process, how to feel in-control of your pregnancy and birth, concrete ways to talk to your provider and understand your options, and evidence based steps to having the healthiest, safest birth possible!
What else do I get?
You will get my full write-up of notes and 25+ possible triggers that may impact you during your birth. This will give you a starting point for birth planning and communicating with your partner and/or birth team how to best support you. Your team will love some direction from you, trust me!
We also review your birth plan together including feedback from your provider if you choose.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.
When do my sessions start and finish?
Your first session can start ASAP! Inside this course you will get a link to my calendar, and you can schedule your first session as soon as this week! I recommend scheduling the last session AFTER the baby is born when you know the time of day that works best with your family. That's a one hour follow-up to discuss the birth and process your experience.
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
We would never want you to be unhappy with your experience or unable to schedule your sessions. If you are unable to schedule your first session, contact us in the first 30 days for a full refund (less processing fees). Refunds cannot be given after the first session has been completed or less than 24 hours before session begins.