We believe that women need to prepare for natural birth in every aspect of their lives,
including the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical areas of their being.
A woman deserves the right to choose her companions as well as where and how she
will give birth to her child. Pregnancy and birth are normal life events for most
women.
To this end, interventions should be kept to a minimum wherever possible.
A baby who is born gently and welcomed by warm, caring parents receives the best
possible start in life. Women who are well prepared in their minds, bodies and
spirits can experience birth as a profoundly moving and empowering event - a spiritual birth.
After many years of witnessing first hand and studying the current status quo of Caesarian sections in childbirth in South Africa, I am presenting a Cape Town VBAC Stats and Facts Workshop at Mtwana Birth Centre on 9th July 2016. This workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about Vaginal Birth After Caesarian (VBAC) or preventing a caesarian section. The following topics will be included:
History of the Caesarian
When a Caesarian is necessary
Complications of Caesarian
How to prevent that first Caesarian
How to prepare for a VBAC
VBAC stats and facts
How to have a good Caesarian
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Details
Date: Saturday 9th July Time: 10H00 – 16H00 Venue: Mtwana Birth Centre, 5 Belvedere Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town (MAP) Cost: R460.00
Included: Light refreshments like tea, coffee and biscuits.
Lunch is not included, though please feel free to bring a dish to share, or pop out to a localishious restaurant nearby.
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Register to Attend
To book your place please complete the form below and click send, and payment details will be sent to you. Deadline for Registration is Monday 4th July. I have space for a maximum of 12 participants. If there are more registrations, the workshop will be repeated the following Saturday on the 16th July. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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