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The VBAC Summit: A Global Online Birth Summit
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The VBAC Summit is an annual online event that brings together birth professionals, doulas, midwives, obstetricians, childbirth educators, and birth advocates to explore one of the most controversial and essential topics in the birth industry: Vaginal Births After Caesarean (VBAC).
For five years, the VBAC Summit has been a pioneering global birth summit, serving as the only event of its kind to unite countries and nations under one umbrella. This virtual event for birth workers provides a safe, inclusive, and empowering space to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and latest evidence surrounding VBAC, as well as other types of births following a caesarean section.
Why Attend the VBAC Summit?
The VBAC Summit is more than just an online VBAC event. It is a birth education event that dives deep into the current state of maternal health, making it an essential space for anyone passionate about creating change in the birth world.
Key Highlights of the VBAC Summit:
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Global Collaboration: The VBAC Summit unites doulas, midwives, obstetricians, and birth workers from all over the world, providing a truly international platform.
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Evidence-Based Discussions: Learn from renowned birth experts and access the latest research on VBAC, caesarean section trends, and maternal care.
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Holistic Perspectives: Beyond VBAC, the summit explores all types of births following caesarean, including repeat caesareans, planned VBACs, and other unique birth scenarios.
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Empowering Birth Workers and Families: Whether you’re a doula, midwife, or childbirth educator, this summit will equip you with the tools and knowledge to better support families.
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A Movement for Change: Engage in actionable conversations to address the skyrocketing global caesarean section rates and advocate for physiological birth.
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Driving Change, One Conversation at a Time
One of the core goals of the VBAC Summit is to explore the multifaceted reasons behind the rising caesarean rates worldwide. By highlighting global research and sharing real-life experiences, we aim to understand how policy, care models, and education can shape a better future for birthing families.
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The summit doesn’t stop at VBAC; it provides a comprehensive exploration of birth after caesarean, covering topics like:
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Repeat caesareans: When and why they’re necessary.
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Planning a VBAC: Best practices for success.
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Home birth after caesarean (HBAC): Insights and considerations for families and birth workers.
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Hospital VBACs: Overcoming challenges in institutional settings.
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Trauma-informed care: Supporting families after difficult births.
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The VBAC Summit values inclusivity, ensuring the voices of birth professionals, parents, and other stakeholders are heard. Together, we aim to empower families with informed choices and advocate for a respectful, evidence-based approach to birth.
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Who Should Attend?
The VBAC Summit is a must-attend online event for birth workers, doulas, midwives, obstetricians, and anyone who supports families in their pregnancy and birth journeys. It is also an invaluable resource for:
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Birth professionals seeking advanced knowledge on VBAC and caesarean awareness.
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Childbirth educators are looking to enhance their teaching materials with the latest research.
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Doula training organisations aim to provide their students with cutting-edge insights.
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Expectant parents who want to make informed decisions about their birth options.
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Whether you are a doula attending an online birth conference, a midwife seeking VBAC resources, or a birth worker passionate about maternal health, the VBAC Summit offers practical, evidence-based insights to support your work.
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Be Part of the Change
The VBAC Summit is more than just an event for doulas and birth workers; it’s a movement to drive progress in the birth industry. Join us to collaborate with birth professionals from around the world, share knowledge, and build a future where families feel empowered, respected, and supported in their birthing choices.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the premier online VBAC conference and make a difference in the lives of birthing families worldwide.
The VBAC Summit
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3 things we try to accomplish at
the VBAC Summit
Connecting birth professionals and women all over the world
Hearing the stories directly from women who have experienced both a cesarean birth and a vaginal birth after cesarean.
