|  The
aim of the group:
These informal get togethers are run so women have a ‘safe’
place to talk about their birth experiences, especially their caesarean
experience. The environment allows you to embark on your own personal
journey of healing and empowerment.
All the women you meet within the group are on their own unique
journey into motherhood, and are trying to find a way to deal with
and process the things that have happened to their bodies and minds
through birth. Everyone is at a different stage in this journey,
some just beginning, and some nearing the end of their birthing
years.
The idea behind this informal group is to also give women the opportunity
to speak with others who share the common experience of birthing
by caesarean section and/or that are also interested or experienced
in VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean).
The topics of conversation can be predetermined or just 'flow'
on the day. Come along and talk about your experiences or just listen
to other women's stories eg. Hear how other women have coped with
(or are coping with) the challenges of planning a VBAC. The facts,
myths, fears and the emotions that surround the decision of a VBAC
or elective caesarean birth are commonly shared in this supportive
and informative environment.
We ask all women at the meetings to be mindful and respectful of
each other, and honour their colleagues for the time they are here.
We also ask that anything that is said in the meetings be held in
a confidential nature, within the BirthWise community. This enables
us to keep the ‘safe’ environment that we can offer
you.
We will not judge you, or the choices that you make during your
time in our group. We can provide you with support and ideas on
healing and future births.
The group meets once a month. |
