최고 VBAC 팟캐스트 (2024)

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59. Webster Certified Chiropractor Dr. Elizabeth Wisniewski's tips for your VBAC 41:08

16h ago41:08

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Have you been curious whether you should see a Webster-certified plus perinatal-certified chiropractor? Listen to this episode so you can see how a Webster-certified chiropractor can absolutely help your planning experience as well as your birth and postpartum journey. Some highlights we discussed: 🔥 How sharing your previous birth story can help y…

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Episode 292 Jayne’s Business Birth Story + Becoming a Sleep Consultant 49:36

24h ago49:36

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Today we welcome Jayne Havens, the founder of the Snooze Fest sleep training course and The Center for Pediatric Sleep Management™ sleep consultant certification program. Just like how Meagan’s birth experiences led her to become a doula and VBAC advocate, Jayne talks about how the knowledge she gained by teaching healthy sleep habits to her own ch…

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Episode 291 Meg & Julie + What is Cesarean Awareness Month? 48:36

3d ago48:36

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“If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any!” April is Cesarean Awareness Month and we hope this month is one of information, empowerment, and love from us here at The VBAC Link to you. Referring to the amazing resources provided by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), Meagan and Julie break down the mission of Cesarean Awar…

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58. Maria’s Homebirth after cesarean story and her unexpected birth trauma 1:02:35

8d ago1:02:35

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I think most of us think that if we plan for a homebirth we are free from experiencing coercion, free from feeling unheard, free from experiencing medical rape... It can absolutely be without all of these happening BUT making sure that you have hard conversations with your birth team and your partner about how exactly you want to be supported, what…

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Episode 290 Hayley's Unmedicated VBAC + Epidural and Prolapse Talk 41:05

8d ago41:05

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Hayley joins the show today sharing her breech Cesarean and unmedicated hospital VBAC stories. Meagan and Hayley dive deep into the pros and cons of getting an epidural and why providers tell women so many different things when it comes to epidurals and VBAC! While Hayley had the dreamiest birth she could have imagined and everything went according…

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Episode 289 Karen's VBAC After Navigating an Unsupportive Provider 58:34

10d ago58:34

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Though Karen did research and took birthing classes before her first baby, she didn’t realize how much advocating for herself could change the course of her birth. She wanted to be the “good” patient and told herself she could do without the things her body told her she needed during labor. Karen ended up pushing for over four hours and consenting …

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57. Cesarean Awareness Month- How to avoid a cesarean 46:02

15d ago46:02

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This episode is jam-packed with Cesarean and VBAC information. Here are the main takeaways from this episode 🔥 Understanding what Cesarean Awareness Month is 🔥 How ICAN can help you on your birth after cesarean journey 🔥 What your options are after you've had 1 or more cesareans 🔥 10 tips on how to avoid a cesarean ✨ Download this Free VBAC Success…

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Episode 288 Jennifer's HBA3C + Getting Pregnant After Tubal Ligation 36:59

15d ago36:59

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Jennifer joins us today sharing her HBA3C story! Each birth was a stepping stone that gave her more education and wisdom which ultimately led to her home birth after three Cesareans. Jennifer’s first Cesarean was due to meconium in the water, slow progress, and heart rate issues. Her other two Cesareans were scheduled, but her third was particularl…

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Episode 287 Suzzie's HBAC + A Note From a Childbirth Educator 54:27

17d ago54:27

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"She was in my arms while she took her first breath and she was just so calm and beautiful. It feels like time just stops at that moment. It was so, so special to me." From turning down the opportunity to take a childbirth class during her first pregnancy to now passionately teaching her own classes (She Births Bravely) as a childbirth educator and…

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56. Postpartum expectations vs reality and how to set yourself up for a better experience with Dr. Toya 38:29

22d ago38:29

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I think most of us waltz into postpartum without planning how we'll manage our emotions, how we'll stay connected to our partner, or building any type of consistent village to help us. I get it, it's hard to ask for help and also you're so busy planning for your birth experience but dare I say it's more important to plan for your postpartum season …

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Episode 286 Alexis' Peaceful CBAC 54:55

22d ago54:55

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Cesareans can be peaceful, beautiful, and so healing. Though Alexis didn’t have the VBAC she planned for, she still had the euphoric birth she dreamed of. Alexis unexpectedly experienced PPROM and preeclampsia at 36 weeks with her first baby. Trying to labor and push under the effects of magnesium and all of the other interventions was incredibly e…

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Episode 285 Selah's 48-hour VBA2C + Changing Providers in Late Pregnancy 1:03:36

24d ago1:03:36

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During her first pregnancy, Selah’s doctor predicted that her baby would be over 10 pounds. She insisted that it was not safe to deliver vaginally. Selah went right into her first Cesarean. She didn’t even have the chance to try. Her baby went to the NICU shortly after birth due to lung and blood sugar complications. When her fluid levels were low …

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55. Risks, Variations, and VBAC Possibilities with Placenta Previa 22:50

28d ago22:50

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Placenta Previa is a subject that is close to my heart because I had it with my second pregnancy. I was never told any information about it other than I needed a cesarean because I could hemorrhage,. I now know that about 90% of placenta previas are resolved by 28-35 weeks! Listen to this episode to get some insight and information you may not have…

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Episode 284 Kara's VBA2C With Unexpected Twists 42:11

29d ago42:11

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Kara joins us today from the Los Angeles area sharing her VBA2C story! Kara’s first birth was a scary and chaotic emergency Cesarean. Though her second planned Cesarean went smoothly, Kara did not love how her birth felt like such a medical procedure. After experiencing a miscarriage during her third pregnancy, Kara experienced heartache and grief,…

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Episode 283 Danielle From Sakara Life's HBAC + Fill Your Soul With Inspiration 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

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Danielle Duboise, the co-founder of Sakara Life, has changed millions of lives through her advocacy for wellness and nourishment both of the body and the soul. Danielle is also an HBAC mama and shares with us the valuable lessons she has learned from both of her births about the mother-baby connection, surrendering, and the true meaning of an empow…

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54. Fatima's three homebirth after cesarean journey's 43:13

1M ago43:13

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A planned homebirth transfer can happen for various reasons, you'll get to hear Fatima's story of her homebirth transfer and then her 3 homebirth stories after that! We also chatted about mineral depletion and how it can affect your pregnancy and postpartum experience. Fatima is an Integrative Health Practitioner focused on mineral balancing after …

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Episode 282 What You Need to Know About Assessing Risk 49:51

1M ago49:51

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Hearing about risk is hard. Interpreting risk is even harder, but deciding which risks are comfortable for you is an essential part of birth! Meagan and Julie discuss how to tell the difference between relative and absolute risk, and what kind of conversations to have with your provider to help you better understand what the numbers mean. They also…

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Episode 281 Emily Shares Her Preeclampsia Story + How to Shift Gears 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

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“Your diagnosis of preeclampsia is not forever. It will pass. You will get through it. You can do it.” Meagan invites her dear friend and doula client, Emily, on the podcast today to share her two very different birth stories and what she has learned along the way. During her first pregnancy, Emily was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia at 27 weeks…

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53. The outcome of your birth does not speak to who you are as a person with Kayla Nettleton 40:14

1M ago40:14

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You are more than what happened during your birth! In this episode, I got to chat with Kayla Nettleton who is a licensed therapist who helps women overcome fear, anxiety, and their people-pleasing tendencies. This incredible woman is a wealth of knowledge and I can't wait for you to hear her wisdom and steal her practical tips for releasing your fe…

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Episode 280 Arianna's VBA2C + Far Travel, PPROM, Short Interval & Gestational Diabetes 47:29

1M ago47:29

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“Birth is birth and we just want our babies here safe, but I also think that we all deserve to be empowered to have the birth that feels right.” One night, a few months after her second C-section, Arianna had a dream that she was giving birth vaginally to a sweet baby boy and pulled him right up to her chest. The next morning, she took a pregnancy …

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Episode 279 What are the chances if…? 38:14

1M ago38:14

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We know that unique circumstances in pregnancy can make a VBAC feel farther out of reach. Do your chances of having a VBAC go down if you had preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy or your current one? What if you have a special scar? What are the chances of having a VBAC if you were diagnosed with “failure to progress”? What about fibroids or gestat…

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52. Choosing your birth location 17:48

2M ago17:48

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Depending on your life experiences, perception of birth, or family history you might have had this decided before you ever got pregnant. This is such a deeply personal choice and there is no right or wrong answer. Wherever you feel comfortable is key. 🔑 In this episode, I weigh the pros and cons of a homebirth, birth center birth, and hospital birt…

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Episode 278 Rebecca's CBAC + What To Do With a Swollen Cervix 59:18

2M ago59:18

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We love hearing stories of how our Women of Strength navigate birth in an empowered way, no matter the outcome. Rebecca’s story shows how she carefully selected the most supportive homebirth midwife, created a safe birth space in her home, labored hard and beautifully with her husband, took time to process information, assessed her situation, and c…

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51. Hospital VBAC with Kaitlin McGreyes creator of BeHerVillage 1:03:31

2M ago1:03:31

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This episode was truly special, I had been admiring all the amazing work Kaitlin has been doing from afar and hesitated to reach out to her (hello imposter syndrome) because she was "too big" and wouldn't want to be on my podcast... Well, she actually reached out to me and boy am I glad she did!! 🔥 We chatted about her very less-than-ideal first bi…

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Episode 277 Clair's VBA3C + PPROM + Close Pregnancy Duration 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Happy podcast Wednesday, Women of Strength! You do NOT want to miss today’s episode. Clair shares her beautiful journey to a VBA3C. After fully dilating and pushing for hours but ultimately ending in C-sections with her first three babies, Clair finally had the vaginal birth she so badly hoped for with her fourth! Clair shows just how powerful birt…

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50. Freebirth after 2 cesareans and a special scar with Ashley winning 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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I had a great chat with Ashley Winning who believes that women are born with the strength, wisdom, and courage to birth and be the mothers they want to be. She works intimately with pregnant women who plan to have vaginal births after c-section/ homebirth by working through fear and mindset challenges, while providing emotional support so that they…

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Episode 276 Samantha's VBAC with a Special Scar & Gestational Diabetes 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

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We are following up on last week’s informative episode on gestational diabetes with a gestational diabetes VBAC story! Samantha’s first labor ended in a traumatic Cesarean with her first baby, but she didn’t find out many details of what happened to her until she requested her operative report months later. Samantha found out that she had a lateral…

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49. Trusting birth after cesarean with Dr. Stuart Fischbein 1:18:23

2M ago1:18:23

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Stuart J. Fischbein MD is a community-based practicing obstetrician and an Associate of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, published author of the book “Fearless Pregnancy, Wisdom & Reassurance from a Doctor, A Midwife and A Mom” and peer-reviewed papers Homebirth with an Obstetrician, A Series of 135 Out of Hospital Births and Breech…

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Episode 275 Lily Nichols + All About Gestational Diabetes 49:53

2M ago49:53

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We have an incredibly special episode for you today with the one and only Lily Nichols! She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the author of two books (soon to be three!)-- Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily is truly a pregnancy nutrition expert providing women with access to the most current evidence-based…

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48. Things I learned from my VBA3C that could help you on your VBAC journey 29:31

3M ago29:31

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In this episode, I reflect on my VBA3C journey. I got soooo much more emotional in this episode than I realized I would. I'm typically not that emotional so get ready for some happy tears 🥹 Hope this helps you on your journey! Things gone over in this episode: -The challenges I faced -How it changed me -What I learned along the way Can't wait for y…

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Episode 274 "I Don't Know Who Needs to Hear This, But..." 37:34

3M ago37:34

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I don’t know who needs to hear this, but… You do NOT have to be induced at 39 weeks to have a vaginal birth. You CAN have an induced VBAC. Your cervix DOESN’T have to dilate by 40 weeks. Home birth is just as SAFE as hospital birth, even for VBAC. Your pelvis is PERFECT. You are capable of doing MORE than you even know. Tune in to today’s hot episo…

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47. Sarah Valladares Positive VBA2C Homebirth transfer 41:38

3M ago41:38

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I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah about her VBA2C story which I was also so honored to be a part of. ❤️ Sarah is a mom of 3 plus 2 stepchildren. She is a placenta encapsulation specialist in Fresno, California with a passion for offering support to other moms on their postpartum journey. Even though Sarah didn't have her baby at home like she …

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Episode 273 Amina's Incredible VBAC + Dialing in & Following Your Heart 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Amina’s story shows the true POWER of a supportive provider. Both of her birth stories had similar interventions (but given in very different ways) with very different provider reactions and a very different outcome! “That was the biggest change for me. It’s not like the second birth was just smooth. There were moments when there was blood. There w…

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46. Figuring out if VBAC is right for you 31:43

3M ago31:43

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In this episode, I dive into how you might choose to have a VBAC or a repeat cesarean. Things gone over in this episode: -Your why for wanting VBAC -Risks and benefits of VBAC and cesarean -Things that could help you prepare for a successful VBAC Can't wait for you to dive into this episode! 😃 International Cesarean Awareness Network: https://www.i…

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Episode 272 Grace's Traumatic Cesarean & Beautiful VBAC + Warning Signs for ALL Birthing Moms 1:13:54

3M ago1:13:54

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Grace: “'If you are COVID-positive as the mother, you are not allowed to do skin-to-skin, you are not allowed to breastfeed your baby, and you are only allowed to hold your baby two times a day for 15 minutes.'” Meagan: "That’s what they told you?" Grace: "That’s what they did. That was their policy." Today’s episode is a must-listen for everyone i…

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45. Birth Doula, Hannah Gill's unmedicated hospital VBAC 44:11

3M ago44:11

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In the first episode of The VBAC Junkie Podcast, I chatted with my good friend and fellow VBAC mom Hannah Gill who is a wife, mother of two, doula and birth educator, and owner of Ebb and Flow Birth Co. She has a passion for VBAC and helping families and doulas navigate VBAC with confidence. Hannah believes women deserve to be respected and support…

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Episode 271 Dr. Nathan Fox Returns Sharing Evidence on Uterine Rupture, Induction, Cervical Exams & More 51:38

3M ago51:38

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“I think that’s why there is so much discussion about this because it is not the numbers. It is the attitudes. It’s the opinions. It’s just trying to make sure that you have an aligned vision with your provider and with your hospital.” One of the most important things you can do during pregnancy is to find a provider who loves and believes in VBAC.…

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Episode 270 Crystal Nightingale Returns + Postpartum & Lactation Tips 1:06:14

4M ago1:06:14

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Crystal Nightingale from The Mama Coach joined us a few months ago and is back again today diving deeper into postpartum and breastfeeding than we’ve ever gone before! Did you know that new research is showing that cold compresses are more effective in helping clogged ducts than warm compresses or showers? Crystal shares her valuable insight gained…

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Welcome to The VBAC Junkie Podcast! 1:23

4M ago1:23

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🎙️ Welcome to the VBAC Junkie Podcast, hosted by me, Petra Cruz – a passionate birth doula and proud VBA3C mom. Join me on this powerful road where I open up about my personal cesarean experiences and my VBA3C journey, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. In each episode, incredible moms who've experienced a VBAC will sit down with m…

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Episode 269 The Most Common Questions of 2023 33:31

4M ago33:31

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Meagan finishes out this year of podcasting by answering some of your most common questions! Topics range from the time between births, gentle induction methods, gestational diabetes, “just-in-case” epidurals, home birth, tips for having a successful VBAC, and how to cope if you don’t get your VBAC. “Women of Strength, I just want to thank you so m…

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44. How this podcast is changing in 2024 11:29

4M ago11:29

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Lots of changes coming but I wanted to give you a teaser of what's to come starting January 10, 2024! If you follow me on Instagram you already knew this change was coming though 😉 Connect with me, Petra ⤵️ Instagram:@birthing_come_true Facebook: Birthing Come True Website: Birthingcometrue.com Email: Petra@birthingcometrue.com Don't forget to subs…

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43. Why ALL women need pelvic floor therapy with Dr. Sarah Tillay 42:28

4M ago42:28

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I had such a great conversation with Sarah, she shared her 2 very different birth stories and her extensive knowledge and recommendations on the pushing stage of labor. You won't want to miss this episode, it's jam packed with helpful tips for your pelvic floor health before and after you give birth! Dr. Sarah Tillay is a board certified physical t…

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Episode 268 Radical Acceptance Part Two 26:36

4M ago26:36

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“I feel that what I would like to add to this radical acceptance part two episode is that yes, it is so important to feel all of the feelings, not judge them, and give them space to exist so that you can work through them and move on, but it is also equally important for you to not live there. You cannot live with those feelings 100% of the time, 2…

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Episode 267 Caitlin & Chrisie from The Lactation Network + All About Breastfeeding 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Here at The VBAC Link, we want to empower you with better birth experiences AND better postpartum experiences. The Lactation Network does just that. Caitlin McNeily is Vice President of Consultant Relations at The Lactation Network, working closely with thousands of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants in all 50 states. Her backgroun…

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Episode 266 Sabrina's VBAC + Operative Vaginal Delivery 43:46

4M ago43:46

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Sabrina’s first birth was a traumatic crash Cesarean. She and her baby were thankfully perfectly healthy, but Sabrina was left with no desire to have any more kids. She didn’t realize how much her birth experience played into those feelings until she became pregnant with her second. Sabrina found The VBAC Link through another birth podcast and list…

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Episode 265 Amy's HBA2C + Cervical Exams 1:06:16

4M ago1:06:16

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We have another follow-up story on the podcast this week! We love hearing from our previous guests and today, we get to follow up with our friend, Amy. Amy was on the podcast for episode 102 sharing her VBA2C story and now we get to hear her HBA2C story! Amy talks about her journey to embracing home birth with her fourth baby, how she found the rig…

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42. Navigating motherhood imperfectly perfect when it feels like you’re “failing” 43:57

4M ago43:57

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Before you dive in, I want to let you know that you are NOT failing, you are doing incredible!! I had the honor to speak with Sarah L Smith, she is a mother of 2 girls (4 & 5.5yo) after suffering from PMAD (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders) that started when she was pregnant with her second daughter, mental health became something very importan…

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Episode 264 Ali Levine’s HBAC + The Practice of Breathwork 54:07

4M ago54:07

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“Feel it to heal it.” Ali Levine is back with us today sharing her HBAC story! Ali was first with us on Episode 166 where she shared the details of her transformational VBAC. Ali and Meagan reflect on the growth they both have experienced since they last chatted. Ali is now a certified breathwork practitioner and intuitive stylist. She talks about …

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Episode 263 Petra's VBA3C + Reclaiming the Power You Already Possess 46:54

5M ago46:54

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Petra joins us today from Modesto, California sharing her unmedicated, hospital VBA3C story! Petra learned and grew from each of her three C-section births which paved the way for her to manifest the birth of her dreams with her fourth. Though she had very little support around her, Petra stayed steady. She continued to prepare her heart, mind, and…

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41. Non-conventional ways to approach infertility that actually work! 33:30

5M ago33:30

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I had the pleasure of talking to Ashley Holmes, a holistic fertility coach. Overview of this episode: Ashley shares her own infertility and how she overcame that How you can approach infertility in a more holistic way The framework Ashley uses to help her own clients on their journey Connect with Ashley ⤵️ Instagram: @ashley_holmes3202 Personal Fac…

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