Healing Birth Workshop
Saturday July 24, 2010
Healing from Birth Trauma: A workshop
If you have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth and are ready to begin processing and healing from that event, this workshop is for you. Please note this is NOT an ICAN sponsored event.
What: This four-hour workshop focuses on accessing the inner strength of a woman to begin or fortify her healing process. Participants share their birth experiences, using tools such as birth art, journaling, self-reflection, discussion, and ceremony. The workshop incorporates resources from Pam England (Birthing from Within) and her work with Laborynths as well as the power of community drumming. Unlike traditional group support formats, the focus of this workshop is self-reflection and drawing out inner strength. No art or music experience is necessary - all materials and instruments will be provided. This workshop is intended to be used in conjunction with other resources for trauma healing.
When: Saturday, August 7th, 12 PM to 4PM, Vienna, VA.
Who: Kristen Marsh and Artis Mooney have teamed up to teach this unique workshop. Kristen has a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkely and is a trained nutritionist. She has extensive experience in maternal and child health and nutrition and has worked internationally before becoming a mother. She is now a Bradley Method® Natural Childbirth educator and mother of two and has been teaching new mothers about breastfeeding, nutrition and birth for 17 years. Artis is an accomplished artist and mother of two. She has been teaching visual and performing arts for over 17 years and is trained in a wide variety of media. Artis earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in mixed media from Corcoran College of Art + Design in 2002, shortly after the birth of her first child. She now works as a professional photographer, artist, and drumming and dance teacher. Artis believes wholeheartedly in the healing and transformative power of the arts.
Cost: $75.00 for workshop including materials. $25 deposit required in advance. Due to the intimacy of the issue, space is limited to a maximum of 5 participants.
Contact: Kristen March - empoweredbeginnings@yahoo.com or call 571-332-8054
If you have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth and are ready to begin processing and healing from that event, this workshop is for you. Please note this is NOT an ICAN sponsored event.
What: This four-hour workshop focuses on accessing the inner strength of a woman to begin or fortify her healing process. Participants share their birth experiences, using tools such as birth art, journaling, self-reflection, discussion, and ceremony. The workshop incorporates resources from Pam England (Birthing from Within) and her work with Laborynths as well as the power of community drumming. Unlike traditional group support formats, the focus of this workshop is self-reflection and drawing out inner strength. No art or music experience is necessary - all materials and instruments will be provided. This workshop is intended to be used in conjunction with other resources for trauma healing.
When: Saturday, August 7th, 12 PM to 4PM, Vienna, VA.
Who: Kristen Marsh and Artis Mooney have teamed up to teach this unique workshop. Kristen has a Masters in Public Health from UC Berkely and is a trained nutritionist. She has extensive experience in maternal and child health and nutrition and has worked internationally before becoming a mother. She is now a Bradley Method® Natural Childbirth educator and mother of two and has been teaching new mothers about breastfeeding, nutrition and birth for 17 years. Artis is an accomplished artist and mother of two. She has been teaching visual and performing arts for over 17 years and is trained in a wide variety of media. Artis earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in mixed media from Corcoran College of Art + Design in 2002, shortly after the birth of her first child. She now works as a professional photographer, artist, and drumming and dance teacher. Artis believes wholeheartedly in the healing and transformative power of the arts.
Cost: $75.00 for workshop including materials. $25 deposit required in advance. Due to the intimacy of the issue, space is limited to a maximum of 5 participants.
Contact: Kristen March - empoweredbeginnings@yahoo.com or call 571-332-8054
ACOG modifies VBAC guidelines
Friday July 23, 2010
ACOG has modified their VBAC guidelines! Their guidelines state that twin pregnancies, VBA2C (Vaginal birth after two cesareans), large babies, post-dates, and unknown surgical incision should not be reasons to disallow a VBAC. Additionally, the new bulletin (#115) also states that the choice should be made up to the woman regarding the decision to attempt a VBAC or have a repeat ceserean.
To see the press release from ACOG, view this link: Ob-GYNs Issue Less Restrictive VBAC guidelines
To see the press release from ACOG, view this link: Ob-GYNs Issue Less Restrictive VBAC guidelines
NIH VBAC panel finds VBAC safe
Wednesday March 10, 2010
Today, a statement was released from the NIH VBAC consensus stating that evidence shows VBACs are a safe alternative to a repeat c-section. According to their statement: "Given the available evidence, TOL is a reasonable option for many pregnant women with a prior low transverse uterine incision." Additionally, "We are concerned that medico-legal considerations add to, as well as exacerbate, these barriers.
Policymakers, providers, and other stakeholders must collaborate in the development and
implementation of appropriate strategies to mitigate the chilling effect of the medico-legal environment on access to care"
The complete statement released by the panel can be found here: NIH VBAC Consensus statement
The post conference press release can be found here: NIH VBAC post conference press release
The complete statement released by the panel can be found here: NIH VBAC Consensus statement
The post conference press release can be found here: NIH VBAC post conference press release
Virginia C-section Rates by OB
Thursday January 21, 2010
Virginia Health Information has released information regarding OBs and their c-section rates.
Information can be found at the Virginia Health Information website.C-section rates in Virginia
NIH Conference on VBACs
Wednesday January 20, 2010
The NIH will be holding a conference on VBACs March 8 and 9 in Bethesda, Maryland. Registration is free and the conference will also be webcast. Click on the following link for more information.
NIH VBAC Insights Conference
Cesarean Rate Jumps to Record High
Friday June 26, 2009
1 in 3 pregnant women face surgical delivery
More Women Forced into Surgery;
Few Mothers Recognize They Can Reduce Their Risk of Surgery
More Women Forced into Surgery;
Few Mothers Recognize They Can Reduce Their Risk of Surgery
Redondo Beach, CA, March 18, 2009 - The National Center for Health Statistics has reported that the cesarean rate hit an all-time high in 2007, with a rate of 31.8 percent, up two percent from 2006.
Read more . . .
National Cesarean Rate Hits a New High
Wednesday December 5, 2007
Recent Studies Show Cesareans Can Pose Dangers to Mothers and Babies
Release Highlights:
Redondo Beach, CA, December 5, 2007 - The National Center for Health Statistics has reported that the cesarean rate has hit an all-time high of 31.1 percent.
CDC's Preliminary Data for 2006
"There's no doubt that cesarean surgery is being overused," said Pam Udy, president of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. "Unfortunately, despite its reputation as a harmless surgery, many women and babies are paying the high price of complications from this surgery."
Read more . . .
Release Highlights:
- Cesarean rate at record high in U.S.
- Cesarean rise coincides with CDC report that maternal death rate rising for the first time in decades.
- World Health Organization data shows that mothers die at a higher rate in the U.S. than 40 other countries.
- Consumer Reports includes cesarean on "10 overused tests and treatments"
Redondo Beach, CA, December 5, 2007 - The National Center for Health Statistics has reported that the cesarean rate has hit an all-time high of 31.1 percent.
CDC's Preliminary Data for 2006
"There's no doubt that cesarean surgery is being overused," said Pam Udy, president of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. "Unfortunately, despite its reputation as a harmless surgery, many women and babies are paying the high price of complications from this surgery."
Read more . . .
Cesarean Rates Rise Again
Monday December 3, 2007
The Virginia Department of Health has released the 2006 Cesarean Rates by Hospital, and the rates are alarming! Click here to read more!
2005 Cesarean Rates by Hospital
Thursday January 25, 2007
They're here! The 2005 cesarean rates by Northern Virginia Hospital show the alarming reality that women will face birthing in a hospital today. Being informed consumers is more important now than ever before, with the National Cesarean Rate at 30.2%, and the Northern Virginia rates at over 36% (in 2005). The World Health Organization states that the rate being above 10-15% correlates to unneccessary cesareans being performed. Educated and empowered moms is more important now than ever before! Please e-mail Lori Cooper for more information.
Rising Cesarean Rates Bad for Mothers and Babies
Thursday January 18, 2007
As the number of cesarean sections in the U.S. continues to mount, so does the research showing that mothers and babies may be paying a high price for this surgery. Research published just in the last year has highlighted the short-term and long-term risks of undergoing a cesarean, for both mother and baby. Other research has called into question the assumed safety advantage of cesarean section over vaginal birth in various situations including vaginal birth after multiple cesareans and breech deliveries.
“Everything we know and continue to learn about cesareans supports more judicious use of the surgery,” says Tonya Jamois “but it is clear that the procedure is being overused.”
Major pieces of research released in 2006 showed that women who undergo cesareans versus women experiencing a vaginal birth have a higher risk of dying in childbirth, have a higher chance of suffering from potentially fatal placental problems in subsequent pregnancies, and their babies have a higher chance of being injured during surgery. The list of 15 studies that ICAN collected also shows that vaginal birth after cesarean, including multiple cesareans, continues to be a reasonably safe birthing choice for mothers.
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