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			"I was having extreme difficulties bonding with my baby, I felt a failure as a mother as I couldn't even birth her,and I felt I had been rushed into a ceasarian. Everyone kept telling me it didn't matter how my baby entered the world, as long as she was healthy. But it did matter to me. I was grieving and sad but it wasn't until I went to the seminar that I could articulate how I felt. It was a huge relief to hear other womens' stories as it helped validate my own feelings about my birth experience. My grief was real and was finally acknowledged. I cried (with relief) all the way home, knowing that my feelings weren't all in my head, that I wasn't being a drama queen and that there were other women out there who understood. " Nicole, mother of one daughter [more testimonials]
	Caesarean Awareness Network Australia : www.canaustralia.net An Australian website & organisation, set up by Birthtalk and Cas McCullough, President of the Maternity Coalition. The CANA website has been designed as a portal to accurate, evidence-based information for Australian women needing information and support on all issues regarding caesareans. There is a National Support Phone Line, as well as articles, resources, latest research and �birth essentials� for all things to do with caesareans, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), and empowered birthing after caesarean in Australia and around the world. Birthrites : Healing From Caesarean : www.Birthrites.org An Australian website, based in WA.Heaps of women¹s stories, c/sec info, a message board, links to other sites, VBAC Guidelines, plus a support person register. Just a great place to visit to know you¹re not alone. International Caesarean Awareness Network : www.ican-online.org A US-based website, but relevant for everyone. This site has the best articles and results of studies, plus interpretations of these results in plain English. A lot of interesting and extremely important information isavailable here. Check out the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) as a place to start. Many inspiring Birth Stories - these women really are passionate about supporting other c/sec women, and providing accurate information. The chat list is a wonderful way of receiving support - highly recommended as an avenue for healing, and getting Q¹s answered. www.plus-size-pregnancy.org Don¹t be misled by the web address - this is really a site for anyone who has been traumatised by their Birth Experience. Kmom has heaps of interesting articles, including a great one about Healing. She is a Childbirth Educator, and a determined, nurturing woman who is devoted to helping women have empowered births. www.victoriousbirth.com "A site for women who want to reclaim their birth and truly heal spiritually and emotionally after a difficult birth". Includes Birth Stories, Poems,VBAC info, and some excellent articles on the emotions after a c/sec, including "Why we feel like we failed".For family/friends there is a great section on "What to Say". This list ©Birthtalk2002