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VBAC
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Questions and Answer

Labor

Our baby was born with the sac of waters intact, can you tell me more?
What are the stages of labor?
What do I do if the baby is coming now?
How warm can the hot tub be?
Can you outline labor for me?

Start of Labor

What natural methods can I use to start labor?
Will nipple stimulation start labor?
How can I avoid an induction?
How will I know my water has broken?

Baby's Position

My baby is head down at 31 weeks, is that normal?

Home Birth

Where do I get information on unassisted home birth?

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

Can I have a VBAC?

Ilana Stein has been working professionally with pregnant women since 1983 as a childbirth educator, labor assistant and breastfeeding consultant. She was originally certified by the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth (The Bradley Method), The Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE), and Doulas of North America (DONA). She teachs the ALACE Labor Assistant training workshop nationwide. She has spoken at conferences and at the New York University Graduate Program in Midwifery about labor support. She is a Positive Pregnancy and Parenting Fitness (PPPF) instructor and La Leche League Leader. She is also a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor at the local YMCA. She volunteers as the coordinator of the annual New York Area YM-YWCA Women’s Wellness Weekend.