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Mother of two - one born by unplanned caesarean, one born vbac [more testimonials]
Calendar of Dates
May - Dec 2008
*NEW* "Mythbusting" Evening - Aug 21st, 2008
Sick of hearing horror stories about birth?
Scared stiff about something (or everything!) in birth?
Want to know the truth about birth? (NOT the truth according to movies and TV sitcoms!)
Bring your biggest fears (or maybe your mother's) and let us explore and explode these myths that linger in our culture.
* Do caesareans need to be a bad experience?
* Is it inevitable that I will tear during birth?
* Is there such a thing as false labour?
* What if my maternal instinct doesn't kick in?
* What if my birth is as bad as my sister's?
This evening is led by a midwife and childbirth educator, and promises to get you thinking about birth in an empowering, positive light.
We will discuss myths, fears and misinformation surrounding:
big babies, induction, due dates, waters breaking, vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC), directed pushing, dilation...
and any other common areas of confusion you'd like to bring along!
DATE : Thursday, Aug 21
VENUE : Ithaca Hall, Cnr Kennedy and Enogera Tce, Red Hill
TIME : 7:30pm - 9:45pm
COST : $30 per person or $35 per couple
RSVP via email to info@birthtalk.org
Healing From Birth support group
For any one needing support after a challenging birth—even months or years after the event
Time
Venue
Dates
7.30pm - 9.45pm
Toowong Physio Rehab Centre
13 Morley St, Toowong
MEETING DATES May - Dec 2008 :
May 13
June 10
July 15
Aug 12
Sep 9
Oct 14
Nov 11
Dec 9
RSVP via email to info@birthtalk.org
Antenatal Course - "The Path to a Better Birth"
COST PER MEETING : $30 single or $35 double, plus $5 per extra support person
COST PER COURSE (for 6 sessions) : $150 single or $180 double, plus $5 per meeting per extra support person
Please note : if fee payment is an issue, please do contact us anyway and tell us of your situation - we will do all we can to help you work towards an empowering birth.
These meetings are beneficial for:
-first time parents-to-be
-those working towards vbac
-subsequent natural birth
-caesarean birth
-anyone who wants a better experience of birth.
Time
Venue
Dates
RSVP
7.30pm - 9.45pm
Ithaca Hall, Cnr Kennedy & Enoggera Tces, Red Hill **NEW** Check out our new Antenatal Course FAQ page here
CURRENT COURSE
SESSION 5 : July 31
Confidence Shatterers - what you can do
SESSION 6 : Aug 7
Birth Unplugged
SESSION 1 : Sep 25
How to Have a Good Birth
SESSION 2 : Oct 9
How a Birthing Body Works - natural & caesarean birth
SESSION 3 : Oct 23
Negotiating Our Health System
SESSION 4 : Oct 30
Supporting Our Support People
SESSION 5 : Nov 20
Confidence Shatterers - what you can do
SESSION 6 : Nov 27
Birth Unplugged
The course will run in 2009 ...stay tuned for more details, or join our Mailing List (scroll to bottom of page to join)
via email to info@birthtalk.org
**NEW** Check out our new Antenatal Course FAQ page here
*NEW* VBAC Course
This is an 8 session course designed to support and inform those working towards an empowering birth after caesarean. Those considering their options for birth after a previous caesarean will have the opportunity to get their questions and concerns addressed, to enable them to make the best possible decision for their family.
The VBAC Course dovetails into our "Path to a Better Birth" Antenatal Course. This combination of the VBAC Course and the Antenatal Course is our newest way of supporting women wanting information about Birth After Caesarean. These 8 sessions allow a couple to gain maximum information and support so they can make their decisions based on knowledge rather than fear, and work towards an empowering experience.
Time
Venue
Dates
7.30pm - 9.45pm
Ithaca Hall, Cnr Kennedy
& Enoggera Tce, Red Hill
CURRENT COURSE
***MEETING CANCELLED***SESSION 6 : July 24 : VBAC Women Speak - Birthtalk women form a panel and share their stories & answer your questions
SESSION 7 : July 31 : Confidence Shatterers - what you can do
SESSION 8 : Aug 7 : Birth Unplugged - Birthtalk women share what birth looks like, sounds like and feel like when undisturbed & well-supported
NEW COURSE DATES
SESSION 1 : Sep 4 : Thinking of VBAC? : the stats, the facts, and a "big picture" understanding of your options
SESSION 2 : Sep 25 : How to have a Better Birth
SESSION 3 : Oct 9 : How a Birthing Body Works - natural & caesarean birth
SESSION 4 : Oct 23 : Negotiating Our Health System
SESSION 5 : Oct 30 : Supporting Our Support People
SESSION 6 : Nov 6 : VBAC Women Speak - Birthtalk women form a panel and share their stories & answer your questions
SESSION 7 : Nov 20 : Confidence Shatterers - what you can do
SESSION 8 : NOV 27 : Birth Unplugged - Birthtalk women share what birth looks like, sounds like and feel like when undisturbed & well-supported
COST PER MEETING : $30 single, $35 double, plus $5 per extra support person
COST FOR WHOLE COURSE (8 sessions) $210 single, $245 double, plus $5 per meeting per extra support person
RSVP via email to info@birthtalk.org
MORE BIRTH AFTER CAESAREAN COURSES COMING IN 2009: - stay tuned for more details, or join our Mailing List (scroll to bottom of page to join)
Please email us anytime!