January 13
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Clearwater
Planning Your VBAC
In this meeting we'll talk about the risks of a repeat
cesarean vs. VBAC, what makes a good VBAC candidate
and how to increase your chances of having a successful
VBAC
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Tampa
Guest Speaker Dr. Alexa Fagan on optimal
fetal positioning
Dr. Fagan will speak on positions and techniques that
can be used during pregnancy and labor to help baby
be in the best position possible for an easier labor
and smoother birth. |
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Lakeland
Introductory Meeting
Join us for our first meeting at our Lakeland location.
We'll talk about ICAN's goals and mission and share
some VBAC facts.
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February 10
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Clearwater
Guest Speaker Dr. Umstead
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Tampa
Birth Stories - partners' perspective
with guest speakers Evelyn Ojeda-Fox and George Fox
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome.
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Lakeland
Birth Stories - when things
don't go as expected
In this meeting attendees are invited
to come and share birth stories when things did not
go as planned or when birth becomes a traumatic event.
This will be a safe and supportive environment.
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March 10
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Clearwater
Supporting CBAC moms
In this meeting we'll discuss when VBAC turns to
CBAC or when a mom makes an informed decision and
chooses CBAC. We'll discuss the emotions involved
and how we can support these moms. We invite any CBAC
moms to attend and share their stories.
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Tampa
Supporting CBAC moms
In this meeting we'll discuss when VBAC turns to
CBAC or when a mom makes an informed decision and
chooses CBAC. We'll discuss the emotions involved
and how we can support these moms. We invite any CBAC
moms to attend and share their stories.
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Lakeland
Supporting CBAC moms
In this meeting we'll discuss
when VBAC turns to CBAC or when a mom makes an informed
decision and chooses CBAC. We'll discuss the emotions
involved and how we can support these moms. We invite
any CBAC moms to attend and share their stories.
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April 14
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| Clearwater
How to Avoid an Unnecessary Cesarean
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Tampa
Guest Speaker TBA
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Lakeland
Guest speaker Marianne Power,
LM, CPM on How to Avoid an Unnecessary C-section
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May 12
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Clearwater
Birth Stories - partners' perspective
with guest speakers Evelyn Ojeda-Fox and George Fox
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome.
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Tampa
Birth Stories - when things
don't go as expected
In this meeting attendees are invited
to come and share birth stories when things did not
go as planned or when birth becomes a traumatic event.
This will be a safe and supportive environment.
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Lakeland
Birth Stories - all stories
welcome
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome. |
June 9
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| Clearwater
Placenta Rituals & Beliefs
with Sarah Jarquin
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Tampa
Planning Your VBAC
In this meeting we'll talk about the risks of a repeat
cesarean vs. VBAC, what makes a good VBAC candidate
and how to increase your chances of having a successful
VBAC
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Lakeland
Planning Your VBAC
In this meeting we'll talk about the risks of a repeat
cesarean vs. VBAC, what makes a good VBAC candidate
and how to increase your chances of having a successful
VBAC
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July 14
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Clearwater
Homebirth VS Hospital VBAC with
Ashley Baughman
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Tampa
Guest Speaker TBA
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Lakeland
Homebirth VS Hospital VBAC with
guest speaker Charlie Rae Young LM, CPM
In this meeting we'll here pros and
cons of hospital and home birth settings.
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August 11
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Clearwater
Birth Stories - all stories
welcome
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome.
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Tampa
Birth Stories - empowering birth
stories
Attendees are invited to share stories
of empowering births. All types of birth stories welcome:
vaginal births, VBACs, and stories of empowering c-sections.
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Lakeland
Birth Stories - empowering birth
stories
Attendees are invited to share stories
of empowering births. All types of birth stories welcome:
vaginal births, VBACs, and stories of empowering c-sections.
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Sept 8
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Clearwater
Benefits of Infant Massage &
Bonding with Baby with Debbie Courtney
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Tampa
How to have an unnecessary cesarean
In this meeting we will mockingly discuss
ways in increase your likelihood of having an unnecessary
c-section in hopes to avoid one. |
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Lakeland
Pregnancy Wellness, with guest
speakers Rebecca Cheatwood and Dr. Michael Stratton
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October 13
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Clearwater
Special Scars with Christie
Collbran
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Tampa
Homebirth VS Hospital VBAC with
guest speaker Charlie Rae Young LM, CPM
In this meeting we'll here pros and
cons of hospital and home birth settings.
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Lakeland
VBAC Facts
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November 10
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Clearwater
Meet the Doulas
a panel of doulas explaining their
role in attending births with Q&A session. Partners
encouraged to attend this meeting.
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Tampa
Birth Stories - all
stories welcome
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome.
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Lakeland
Birth Stories - partners' perspective
with guest speakers Evelyn Ojeda-Fox and George Fox
In this meeting we'll invite women (&
their partners) to share their stories of birth -
all stories welcome.
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December 8
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Clearwater
Holiday Celebration
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Tampa
Holiday Celebration
In this meeting we share stories and
hear presentations from some of our professional members.
We will also have holiday cookies, so bring some to
share or just come to eat!
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Lakeland
Holiday Celebration
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