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VBAC Facts Attendee Affiliate Program

Jen Kamel — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:13:46 +0000

So many people have wanted to help promote VBAC Facts classes and the Attendee Affiliate Program is the perfect way to say thanks!

Sign up to become an affiliate over on EventBrite, then promote VBAC Facts events, get attendees to sign up by using your affiliate link, and earn 5% commission!

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Write for VBAC Facts: Hospital VBAC Ban Reversals

Jen Kamel — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:28:12 +0000

I'm so excited to announce a new series on VBAC ban reversals. My objective with this series is to show that hospitals do reverse their bans and to give other hospitals a blueprint for how they can do the same. So, if you work for a hospital that has reversed their VBAC ban and you would like to share your experience with other hospitals via vbacfacts.com, please contact me. Submissions can be anonymous and do not need to provide the hospital's name. [...]

OB front office staff doesn’t know what a VBAC is

Jen Kamel — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:52:41 +0000

Trying to find a VBAC supportive health care provider can be (very, very) difficult process. Understandably, some women choose to call various providers rather than meet with them face to face. This woman's experience illustrates the pitfalls of this method. [...]

Resources for processing traumatic births and losses

Jen Kamel — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:36:23 +0000

A dear woman contacted me. 15 months after her cesarean, it was still hard for her to read my posts without crying. This simply broke my heart. She is not alone. There are many women who carry the grief and pain of their traumatic vaginal or cesarean births or the loss of their baby. Every. [...]

Birth Plan Radio Show Notes

Jen Kamel — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:58:25 +0000

I was recently interview by Roanna Rosewood of Birth Plan Radio. You can listen to the show here. Below you will find links where you can read more about the various topics discussed.

Show Notes

The history of VBAC bans, Jen’s cesarean and then VBAC.

Jen’s unique form of advocacy.

ACOG’s 2010 VBAC recommendations

The [...]

Induction is wrong, wrong, wrong… wait, what?

Jen Kamel — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:05:33 +0000

I hear all the time how induction in VBAC is contraindicated. This is false. This is the kind of misinformation that materializes when we demonize all induction rather than specifying that elective inductions are not worth the increased risks.

It’s important to use clear, specific language when we talk about birth because there is a [...]

Why cesareans are a big deal to you, your wife, and your daughter

Jen Kamel — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:39:04 +0000

I hear a lot, "What's the big deal about cesareans? What difference does it really make if you have a cesarean?" Of course, if a cesarean is medically necessary, then the benefits outweigh the risks. But in the absence of a medical reason, the risks of cesareans must be carefully considered. [...]

Some people think I’m anti-this/ pro-that: My advocacy style

Jen Kamel — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:39:34 +0000

The way I do things

I have a little different method of advocacy with which you may be unfamiliar. Rather than advocating for a specific decision, I advocate for access to information. Because I take this stance, sometimes people are a little confused. They are accustomed to outspoken advocates (arguing for either the [...]

Evening primrose oil: “Don’t use it if you are pregnant?”

Jen Kamel — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:50:19 +0000

Many moms and midwives use evening primrose oil (EPO) for cervical ripening. So I was absolutely shocked at the complete lack of evidence on the effectiveness and safety of EPO among pregnant women. There is one study that examined the oral use EPO during pregnancy. It concluded EPO didn’t work as we expected it to and further, women who took EPO were more likely to experience a whole host of complications. Shockingly, there are no studies on the vaginal use of EPO during pregnancy. In short, there is insufficient clinical evidence documenting the risks and benefits of EPO and without that information, should pregnant women take it? [...]

Myth: 50% of uterine ruptures occur before labor

Jen Kamel — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:23:14 +0000

Becky recently ask this question on the VBAC Facts Community:"I read somewhere that the risk of uterine rupture is actually higher during pregnancy than during birth. Does anyone have a source for this?" [...]

Introducing the Micro Brochure!

Jen Kamel — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:46:06 +0000

I am so excited to announce the Micro Brochure, a folding business card that features the most important information on post-cesarean birth options as well as space for your contact information! [...]

When should the next on-line class be offered?

Jen Kamel — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:00:01 +0000

In a previous survey, readers said they would most likely attend an on-line class, called a webinar, offered on Sundays at 11am PST or on Wednesdays at 2pm PST. I want to see how many people would actually buy tickets ($49 US) if I offered the two-part class on these dates... [...]

Join the VBAC Facts E-List!

Jen Kamel — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:50:42 +0000

So it only took my kids going way for a couple nights and football season to start for me to have a moment to finally figure out how to use SendBlaster!

I have had it installed on my computer for years, but with everything else going on, I had yet to [...]

Help send VBAC Facts to the Womb Ecology Conference

Jen Kamel — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 16:16:53 +0000

I am looking to join forces with my readers to raise money via a WePay campaign so I may attend the Womb Ecology Conference, developed by Michel Odent, in October. [...]

Thoughts on VBA3+C (VBAC after three or more prior cesareans)

Jen Kamel — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:04:28 +0000

A mom recently asked over on the VBAC Facts Community, "Does anyone have some facts on vab3c?" I provided this mish-mash of info... [...]