The Birth Action Coalition believes the birth journey is an essential expression of human dignity that requires informed and empowered partnerships between women, families and healthcare providers. Through projects that educate and advocate, The Birth Action Coalition will work to create supportive birth environments in the Ventura and Santa Barbara areas.

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How You can Advocate for Birth Choices

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Were you denied birth choices in Santa Barbara or Ventura? Did you have another cesarean or travel elsewhere to try for a VBAC? Tell us your story!  read more »

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VBAC Information

Download a printable VBAC information sheet (PDF).

Recent Stories

H's VBAC Story

Sun, 06/08/2008 - 04:57 — Anonymous

I’m a mom who successfully delivered my second son via VBAC 2.5 years ago.

The C-section with my first son was a nightmare realized. I had tried to have him at home, but couldn’t dilate. I went in to the birth center, but still couldn’t dilate. Because my water had broken the previous day, I finally had to go the hospital. After 30 hours of agony, I succumbed to an epidural, which left me in convulsions and stopped my son’s heart. The official medical record reads "Fetal Intolerance to Labor."  read more »

VBAC Denied

Thu, 10/02/2008 - 06:08 — Anonymous

I was a patient of Dr. Thomas VanGeem (a great VBAC supprter) in 2007.  I was due to have my baby July 9th 2007.  On July 9th I had my weekly OB check up and exam and went home.  read more »

Successful VBAC at VCMC! This hospital does not allow VBACs

Mon, 04/20/2009 - 19:39 — Anonymous
Nicole has given permission to post this here. A great story about the power of being informed and of the Right to Refusal of Treatment.

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Recent Letters

FromToDatesort iconView Letter
Stuart J. Fischbein, MD FACOGMembers of the Illinois Legislature02/28/2009View
Gary K. WildeConcerned parent07/09/2008View
Amber L. CraigDouglas H. Kirkpatrick, MD, President, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists06/23/2008View
Stuart J. Fischbein, MD FACOGDouglas H. Kirkpatrick, MD, President, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists06/23/2008View
VRonald C. Werft, President & CEO, Cottage Hospital06/20/2008View
Abraham and Jessica Powell, Ph.D.Ronald C. Werft, President & CEO, Cottage Hospital06/16/2008View
KRonald C. Werft, President & CEO, Cottage Hospital06/02/2008View
Jessica BartonDr. Soffici MD, Cottage Hospital04/19/2008View
Jessica BartonRonald C. Werft, President & CEO, Cottage Hospital02/19/2008View

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