11/17 | 1p- 4p | In-Person Pittsburgh Group Class with Certification at the end of class

Located at our Perry Highway office (977 Perry Highway suite 4&5) in the North Hills of Pittsburgh. Limited seats available, certification and supplemental materials to be presented at the end of class.

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With modules made to compliment an existing doula certification, Gab Hershman has crafted a class to refine your expertise in providing VBAC support.

Level-Up your doula support with this specialized training and stand out from the crowd to your clients considering support for their VBAC…

What we will cover:

1. Brain dump/processing birth trauma/fear release

2. Techniques for mind and body preparation: hydration, nutrition, intentional movement, pelvic floor, scar massage, and bodywork

3. Prioritizing baby's position and movements

4. Ways to help you relax and cope, pain relief options, various positions to try during labor (how to keep these options fresh), knowing what’s normal and what isn’t, stages of labor, pushing options, etc.

5. Vaginal birth toolkit - strategy to preserve intended vaginal birth and reduce unintended cesarean

6. Deciphering prior operative report, guide for conversation and advocacy

7. Reducing the risk of rupture and overall risk analysis

8. Navigating decision-making, interventions, and advocacy

9. Securing a fully VBAC supportive vs VBAC tolerant provider

10. Policy check: continuous monitoring, epidural placement, saline-lock, induction, etc.

11. Special circumstances: placenta, multiple prior cesareans, special scar, etc.

12. Possible contraindications for VBAC

13. Approach EDD window grounded and focused with peace around what-ifs

14. Birth Trauma Prevention and Debrief Plan with your team

15. Repeat Cesarean Prep and Postpartum Recovery

There will be time at the end for mingling and questions as well as discussion of VBAC stories, concerns supporting VBAC and discussing VBAC options with clients.