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		<title>Sisterhood of the Scar Revisited</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2010/01/03/sisterhood-of-the-scar-revisited/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many years ago I wrote this piece after attending my very first ICAN conference in San Diego in 2005. I read this and part of me weeps for her, for the me I was and for the women who are becoming part of this sisterhood willingly, wittingly or not.  My pain has been transformed into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shocking quotes regarding maternal choice to VBAC birth</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/10/16/shocking-quotes-regarding-maternal-choice-to-vbac-birth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:44:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joy Szabo has been in the news lately for desiring a second VBAC for her fourth baby (vaginal birth, emergency cesarean, and vaginal birth).  She has been denied locally in her area of Page, AZ to have a vaginal birth. Due to this situation, the International Cesarean Awareness Network has been assisting her in fighting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing For Birth &#8211; Maternity Related Consent Forms</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/09/25/preparing-for-birth-maternity-related-consent-forms/</link>
		<comments>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/09/25/preparing-for-birth-maternity-related-consent-forms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It can be very challenging to read and understand consent forms during labor and delivery or without enough time to process the information prior to any treatment. Below is a compilation list of consent forms from all over the country. I strongly suggest if you are birthing in a hospital to pick up any and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing For Birth &#8211; Common Pregnancy and Childbirth Terms</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/08/25/preparing-for-birth-common-pregnancy-and-childbirth-terms/</link>
		<comments>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/08/25/preparing-for-birth-common-pregnancy-and-childbirth-terms/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Below is a compilation of common terms and acronyms that women often will come across during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.  Check back as more will be added from time to time. AROM &#8211; Artificial Rupture of Membranes &#8211; using a finger or tool to open the amniotic sac to to allow the fluid to release. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Radio Interview on Whole Mother show &#8211; Cesareans, VBAC &amp; Prevention</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/08/05/radio-interview-on-whole-mother-show-cesareans-vbac-prevention/</link>
		<comments>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/08/05/radio-interview-on-whole-mother-show-cesareans-vbac-prevention/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the radio interview I did with Debbie Hull of the Whole Mother Radio show.  We talked about the current percentage of cesareans, VBAC availability, where to obtain support, ways to prevent an unnecessary cesarean and much more! http://archive.kpft.org/mp3/090803_063001wholemother.MP3]]></description>
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		<title>Cesarean vs. VBAC: A dramatic Difference</title>
		<link>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/07/22/hbwa2cjourney/</link>
		<comments>http://prepforbirth.com/2009/07/22/hbwa2cjourney/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Desirre Andrews</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://prepforbirth.com/?p=320</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been invited to share with you an intimate and challenging (and graphic) journey of a mother from an unexpected primary cesarean, physician decided repeat cesarean and a home water birth after those two cesareans. Before you watch it, take a deep breath and have an open mind. A box of tissues may be [...]]]></description>
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