Cesarean Section Prep Workshop Resources

Whether you are planning for a scheduled cesarean birth ✨ or preparing for the possibility of an unplanned one 🌀, this workshop is designed to empower you with knowledge, confidence, and support 💪. We explore the physical and emotional aspects of cesarean birth 💛, provide practical tips for preparing your body and mind 🧘‍♀️📝, and offer guidance for recovery and postpartum healing 🌿. These resources are here to help you feel informed and centered as you navigate this part of your birthing journey—however it unfolds 🧡. As always, we honor your experience and are here to support your choices every step of the way 🤝👣.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Tour 

MassHealth Doula Program

Birth & Postpartum Doula Support

FAQ Brigham and Women’s Anesthesia for Cesarean 

Evidence of Skin to Skin after Cesarean Section 

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery 

What Is A Family Centered/Gentle Cesarean? (90 Second BWH Video)

Cesarean: What to expect (UK edition)

Post C/S Self-care:

Self-massage video

C/S scar care info sheet

Recovering at home after c/s: Tommys.org

Recovering after c/s: BabyCentre

Free Sample Birth Preferences For Cesarean 

• Tips For Gentle C-Section Planning (Lamaze)

• Questions to consider for birth preferences (Motherlove) 

Birth By The Numbers - Boston Based Birth Research 

Find Your Hospital Safety C/S Stats 

PubMed on Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean

Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean (ERAC) (2.5 min Video)

Relaxation Resources 

Calm Birth

Postpartum Recovery Resources 

Chewing Gum After Cesarean Section

Belly Binding 

Breastfeeding Support

Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding 

Brigham & Women's Parent Resources 

Parent support

Brigham & Women’s Cord Blood Banking

Brigham & Women’s NICU 

MGB Center for Women’s Mental Health 

VBAC:

The VBAC Education Project (14 learning modules)

https://vbac.com/vep/

EBB Evidence on VBAC

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-113-the-evidence-on-vbac/

More questions? Contact us!