VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)

For many women, Vaginal birth after a caesaren (VBAC), is a safe and positive way to have a baby . Chrissy understands that when planning a VBAC women and families required individualised antenatal birth preparation. This class will empower mothers and allow them to feel confident in their VBAC journey. Chrissy offers private antenatal classes to suit the individualised needs of mothers and families of the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers. This will assist you to make informed, evidence-based decisions. Upon booking, Chrissy will discuss with you your goals for childbirth education. The comprehensive course is ideal for first time families and includes discussions on:

• What can families do to prepare antenatally for a VBAC
• Optimal maternal positioning to assist labour progression
• What does a VBAC entail
•  Warning signs during pregnancy
• Signs & stages of labour & when to go to hospital
• How labour begins & induction of labour
• Active birth positions for first and second stage of labour (incl. water birth)..
• Birth preferences
• Role of the support person
• Normal birth
• Pharmacological analgesia available, including advantages & disadvantages for mum & baby
• Unexpected outcomes, including instrumental birth, episiotomy & caesarean birth
• Characteristics of the newborn
• Breastfeeding & expressing
• Parental adjustment & postnatal depression
• Nappies, wraps, SIDS & safe sleeping