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05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for a FREE family event in Alamogordo. 🐤

Join Aprendamos Family of Services and Cariño Family Health on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for our Family Health Fair & Car Seat Clinic at the Otero County Fairgrounds from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

We’re bringing families together for games, resources, fun, and more, plus the opportunity to connect with programs and support available in our community. ✨

Otero County Fairgrounds
401 Fairgrounds Rd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310

Save this post, share it with a family member or friend, and make plans to join us.👶

05/26/2026

As always, I offer classes that teach you about all your options without bias💜💜

And don't come at me with you can't afford it. Maybe take some classes instead of buying that fancy stroller or diaper bag or _______. Out of hospital childbirth classes are that important.

05/26/2026

While VBAC conversations have become more common, many women still say the very first thing they hear is: “What about uterine rupture?”

Yes, uterine rupture is a real risk and should absolutely be part of informed consent.

But informed consent also means discussing the full picture.

It means talking about the risks of repeat cesareans. It means discussing benefits, statistics, recovery, future pregnancies, and individual circumstances.
It means giving women evidence-based information instead of leading with fear.

After one cesarean, the risk of uterine rupture is often cited around 1% or less depending on individual factors, provider practices, and birth history.

No one else should make this decision for you blindly.

Research your options. Ask hard questions. Read beyond the headlines. Find providers who are willing to have honest conversations.

Whether you choose a repeat cesarean or a VBAC, the goal is not pressure. The goal is informed, supported decision-making.

What gives YOU peace matters. 🤍

For evidence-based VBAC education:


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