Sunday, March 5, 2012 4:00 -6:00 PM Topic: True indications for induction Guest: Dr. Stuart Fischbein
International Cesarean Awareness Network of West Los Angeles
Come
meet with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, a homebirth OBGYN, about how the
hospital system works and how it relates to cesarean sections. Let's discuss:
What are some true indications for cesareans according to ACOG?
How much does hospital policy influence birth choices?
Who is concerned about VBAC?
How does insurance influence primary cesareans and VBACs?
What does the medical evidence show?
Let's talk about the true indications of cesareans. Dr. Stuart J. Fischbein, MD
FACOG, BAC (Birth Action Coalition) Medical Advisor, Attended
University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed his residency at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles 1982-86
Dr.
Fischbein has been in private practice of Obstetrics and Gynecology
since 1986. He has a long history of support for Certified Nurse
Midwives and Licensed Midwives. He is also the co-author of the Fearless Pregnancy.
Time is available in every meeting to discuss VBAC and to process a previous dramatic birth.
Cost: Free
Location: It's a coffee shop with couches and a table. Room for babies.
Doulas and other birth professionals welcome (Please RSVP)!
(Note, Dr. Fischbein will be on-call, his attendance is "birth
willing". In case of a birth, we will do our best to bring in another
guest speaker. The meeting will continue either way.)