Homebirth Cesarean
When a planned out-of-hospital birth turns into a cesarean birth.
Unlock the tools for healing mind, body, and spirit after c-section with this self-paced program, designed for busy moms who need support at their own pace, in the nooks and crannies of postpartum mom life. Includes 7 chapters and 2.5 hours of audio/video content. Most participants complete the program in 4-7 weeks.
An online support group for cesarean mothers healing from the emotional and physical impacts of surgical childbirth. Come every month or drop in when you need it..We meet monthly on Zoom for 60-minutes.
A message from Courtney Key Jarecki, founder of Homebirth Cesarean International:
“Having spent years listening to and documenting the experiences of homebirth cesarean mothers, I recognize how rare it is to find work that is both emotionally attuned and responsibly held.
Allison offers support that honors the complexity of these experiences and the mothers who live them.”
Homebirth Cesarean and Healing from a Homebirth Cesarean (workbook), by Courtney Key Jarecki, 2015.
Why is homebirth cesarean uniquely difficult?
🤍 Many homebirthing mothers have a strong attachment to physiological birth, which is closely linked to their core values and their identity as a woman and mother.
🤍 The contrast from home to hospital can be deeply shocking and destabilizing.
🤍Key support members are sometimes unable to accompany a mother in the hospital, disrupting feelings of safety and continuity of care.
🤍 Hospital staff and doctors sometimes have biases against women who planned homebirths, resulting in mistreatment or discrimination.
🤍 Birthing partners are often frazzled, shocked, or traumatized themselves, especially if the transfer is urgent or occurs after many hours of laboring at home or after multiple sleepless nights.
A cesarean birth might represent the antithesis of a mother’s belief system, undermining her intuition, self worth, identity, and self trust.
This experience is worsened by any birth-related trauma occuring as a result of her experience with labor, transfer, surgery, recovery, or bonding/feeding.
Meet Allison
I’m so glad you’re here, and I’m so sorry that you need to be.
I’m a coach, educator, speaker, researcher, and writer helping mothers reclaim their peace and power after surgical birth.
My own unexpected c-section caused so much grief, anger, and confusion. I wanted to make sure other mothers didn’t suffer the same way.
I’ve combined my personal experience with thousands of hours in specialized trainings and certifications to bring forth The Cesarean Doula, a platform to support cesarean mothers and families around the globe with online education, workshops, and support groups.
I am a certified postpartum doula, certified VBAC doula, and I hold a certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and a Master’s Degree from University of California, San Diego.
Learn more about me.
Personalized Support for HBC Mothers
Cesarean Birth Story Healing Sessions via Zoom
PRIVATE ZOOM SESSION FOR MOTHERS
In a Birth Story Healing Session we will process your HBC birth story together, identifying and understanding areas causing you emotional pain. I will offer tenderness, care, intentionality, insights, and practices to help you repair with yourself, your baby, your spouse, and the world. All sessions offered online via Zoom.
VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) Preparation
PRIVATE ZOOM SESSION FOR MOTHERS
If you’re considering a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) or HBAC (Homebirth After Cesarean), I invite you to schedule a private VBAC coaching session with me via Zoom. If you’ve decided to pursue a VBAC, this session will empower you with information and resources for a positive outcome. If you are undecided, this is an opportunity to have an authentic, evidence-based conversation about the risks and benefits of VBAC for you.
Sacred Cesarean Planning
Your cesarean pregnancy and birth can feel sacred, empowering, connected, and even primal. Work with me to plan your cesarean on your terms.
PRIVATE ZOOM SESSION FOR MOTHERS
No-Cost Resources
Homebirth Cesarean Facebook Group
A peer support group moderated by me and Courtney Key Jarecki, exclusively for HBC mothers.
The Cesarean Doula, its associated services, content, and programs, are intended for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have learned in this course.
If you are concerned about harming yourself or someone else, please contact the appropriate emergency services in your state or country (911 in the US).
In the United States, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is a free, confidential service that provides support for pregnant and postpartum people. The hotline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
If you are experiencing extreme emotions, I encourage you to seek the support of a professional licensed therapist, ideally one who specializes in birth trauma or perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Postpartum Support International offers this directory of perinatal mental health providers by country. Country-specific directories are available for Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. If you live in another country not listed here, you can use the internet to find licensed postpartum psychiatric support.