First 5 Nevada County’s Blog

by Laurie Chamberlin, CD, ICCE, LE

Tears streaming down her face, sadness and longing to go back and do it differently “How do you get the word out?” Dena questioned. “I took the classes, I learned about the pro’s and con’s, but I didn’t care about that when I was pregnant, I just wanted my baby out, no matter how it happened and then I ended up with a horrible experience” she continued. “I’ll do everything I can next time to have a vaginal birth, please Laurie, tell everyone, it’s not a simple as it sounds!”

Dena sat in my office, 15 months after the birth of her baby girl, reliving the experience of the cesarean birth of her first and only child. The pull of meeting her baby at the time, and ending pregnancy was for her, more important than how she brought her baby into the world. In hindsight she sees all the information that she couldn’t take in because emotionally, her mind was made up.

She reflected further, “It seemed so easy to just schedule a cesarean, I didn’t know everything that could go wrong, it seems everyone is doing it!’

And as usual, timing is everything, literally within hours of meeting with Dena I am emailed a link to Prevent Cesarean Surgery.

Truth is, birth by cesarean section is sometimes necessary, and when it is, we are extremely grateful. We know it has it’s benefits, it can save lives. This video is for pregnant women and their partners who want to know more about cesarean births and what they can do to avoid one.  It’s short, it’s informative and the music is fabulous! Worth it, watch it, pass it on.

For a list of classes and services go to www.lauriechamberlin.com

Laurie Chamberlin, CD, ICCE, LE teaches childbirth preparation classes, lactation classes and is a prenatal counselor serving the Grass Valley/Nevada City/Auburn area. For more information contact: lauriechamberlin@comcast.net or call 530.477.5442.