최고 VBAC 팟캐스트 (2025)

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Episode 425 Kelie’s VBA4C + VBAMC Facts (REBROADCASTED) 38:39

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Today we’re revisiting one of our earliest episodes — Episode 13 Kelie’s VBA4C in Utah! Our audio quality has come a long way since those early days 😅, but Kelie’s story is still one of our most inspiring. “Kelie’s VBA4C section story is one of many awe-inspiring moments! She truly has been through it all with each of her cesareans and her VBAC. He…

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E21 A Personal Update & Announcement 3:04

19d ago3:04

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In this episode, Jen shares a personal update and announces that the podcast will be on hiatus. Have a comment or question for the podcast? Want to suggest a guest we should interview or a topic we should discuss? Go to https://vbacfacts.com/podcast to give us your feedback! Downloadable Handout: 3 Surprising Things US National Guidelines Say About…

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Episode 424 Chloe's 65-hour VBA2C in Canada to a 9-lb Baby After a CPD Diagnosis + Placenta Previa 1:00:51

14d ago1:00:51

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About her VBA2C, Chloe says, “I’ve been dreaming of my VBAC for 8 years. When my HBAC turned into a scheduled CBAC, I wasn’t even sure I’d get the option to have a VBA2C. It took a lot of planning & hard work & I knew as a first time labouring mom that it would be a longer labor but I completely underestimated just how long… Dreams came true New Ye…

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Episode 423 Brianna's Redemptive Maternal Assisted Cesarean (MAC) + Making Big Changes in a Small Town 1:10:42

21d ago1:10:42

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Women of Strength, we are making waves. We are so excited to be sharing our second Maternal Assisted Cesarean story on the podcast today! There are so many beautiful details within Brianna’s entire episode that you will not want to miss. In the small town of Crosby, Minnesota with a population of less than 3,000, Brianna was the first MAC under a b…

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Episode 422 Elisabeth's VBAC + Navigating Resources, Research, & Different Personalities 1:01:54

28d ago1:01:54

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Why is it that most avenues of healthcare delay preventative intervention, but when it comes to birth, there is so much more of a fear-based “just in case” mindset? Elisabeth, her doula (and our TVL team member!) Ashley Marg, and Julie Francom talk about how most of the time we can trust the physiological process of birth, yet providers often don’t…

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Episode 421 Jennifer's Special Scar (Inverted T) VBA2C with Gestational Diabetes & Signing an AMA + Faith Over Fear 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

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Jennifer is a mom to three boys, each born in a different decade. Her first birth started out spontaneously but, after going to the hospital early and experiencing many interventions, ended in an emergency Cesarean under general anesthesia with an inverted T incision. For her second birth, Jennifer was excited to try for a VBAC but learned about he…

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E20 Hospital VBA2C with a Curved Tailbone After Two FTP Cesareans at 10 Centimeters with Licia Popernack 1:03:15

1M ago1:03:15

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Licia Popernack was told that she had a curved tailbone and would never give birth vaginally. And after two cesareans, both after reaching 10 centimeters and pushing for hours, could that be true? Plus, she was only five feet and one inch tall... Licia shares with us the challenges she faced on her journey to a victorious hospital VBA2C from friend…

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Episode 420 Diana’s VBAC + Complicated Postpartum Recoveries & Support Options 52:46

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In today’s episode, Julie Francom talks with Diana, who shares her Cesarean and two very different VBAC stories. Diana’s journey began with a Cesarean birth including a velamentous cord insertion and a long, difficult recovery complicated by painful breastfeeding abscesses. For her second baby, she planned a home birth VBAC and euphorically welcome…

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Episode 419 VBAC 101 & Doula Talk With Meagan, Lily, & Paige 56:21

1M ago56:21

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Did you know that The VBAC Link is made up of a whole team of VBAC doulas? Our Co-founder and Owner, Meagan Heaton, is joined today on the pod by TVL team members Lily (Director of Social Media & Community Engagement) and Paige (Production Admin & Community Liason) chatting all about questions we see from you in our community— topics like induction…

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E19 Surviving Placenta Percreta After Three Cesareans with Dawn Baranski 1:16:44

2M ago1:16:44

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93% of women pregnant after one or more cesareans are not informed about the risk of placenta accreta spectrum that rises with each subsequent cesarean. Instead, they are assured that a repeat cesarean is safe and a planned VBAC is risky and, as a result, they schedule another cesarean. Dawn Baranski was one of those women. After enduring the bait …

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Episode 418 Lindsay’s VBAC + Preparing for VBAC (188 REBROADCAST) 58:55

2M ago58:55

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Today we are revisiting another one of our favorite episodes! Episode 188 featured Lindsay’s amazing story of preparation and perseverance through doubt during her COVID VBAC. Lindsay’s first birth was a planned home birth which ultimately resulted in a hospital transfer and emergency C-section. She was left feeling unprepared and unheard and commi…

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Episode 417 Hannah's Two VBACs + Failure to Progress + Labor & Shoulder Dystocia + Close Duration 48:27

2M ago48:27

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In today’s episode, Meagan chats with our friend, Hannah, who is a mom to three little ones under the age of 4. Hannah has had two VBACs that were both unique in their own ways. Her first birth was an induction that led to an unplanned Cesarean. She was induced for the convenience of avoiding the upcoming holidays and to prevent her baby from getti…

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Episode 416 Heather’s Induced VBAC at 39 Weeks + Hypertension + Processing Infertility 44:52

2M ago44:52

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Our co-founder, Julie Francom, hosts today’s episode with Heather from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Heather talks today about her journey with IVF for her first pregnancy and conceiving spontaneously with her second. Heather’s first birth involved infertility, ovulation inducers, IUI’s (including a chemical pregnancy), solo appointments during COVID,…

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Episode 415 Deb Flashenberg from Yoga Birth Babies + Benefits of Yoga + 360° Breathing 41:04

2M ago41:04

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We are so excited to have Deb Flashenberg on the podcast today! She is the founder and director of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. Along with being a prenatal yoga teacher, she is also a doula, Lamaze childbirth educator, Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Spinning Babies Parent Educator and mother of two. After a tough first birth experie…

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Episode 414 Nichole's 7 Births + 2VBA3C + Preterm Cesareans, Preeclampsia & Interventions 1:06:54

3M ago1:06:54

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Happy Wednesday, Women of Strength! Today we are joined by our friend, Nichole, from Nevada who shares her SEVEN birth stories. Nichole has had a wild ride when it comes to birth. Every story is so different and so unique. This episode is jam-packed with things like placental abruption, NICU time, preeclampsia, a surprise HBA2C, induced VBA2C, chan…

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62. What’s Coming Up for Me as I Prepare for My 2VBAC 8:52

3M ago8:52

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In this episode, I’m opening up about why this final pregnancy and birth feels like a full-circle moment. My due date with baby #3 is right around the time of my son's birthday and this time…it’s another boy. The timing and the season are stirring up so many reflections as I prepare to close this chapter of growing and birthing babies. I share the …

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Episode 413 What VBAC Dads Want You to Know (REBROADCASTED) 55:57

3M ago55:57

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We are bringing back the VBAC dads!! In this rebroadcast, Julie and Meagan interview 5 VBAC dads who share their tips, fears, and highlights of the VBAC journey. Each dad answers these questions: - What do you wish you knew before VBAC and what are you glad you did know? - Did you have any fears for your partner and what helped you overcome them? -…

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Episode 412 Erika's VBAC After a Breech Cesarean + A Surprise Diagnosis of AVM (Arteriovenous Malformations) 1:01:11

3M ago1:01:11

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After a peaceful, scheduled Cesarean for breech presentation, Erika knew she wanted a VBAC—even before becoming pregnant again. When red flags appeared with her original provider, she switched to a supportive OB who stayed steady even when Erika had doubts. Erika prepared deeply with The VBAC Link Podcast episodes, blogs, pelvic floor PT, chiroprac…

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Episode 411 Felicia's CBAC + Fetal Heart Tones + When a Cesarean is REALLY Necessary 45:52

3M ago45:52

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Felicia grew up with a profound trust in the power of VBAC— her mom was a midwife and had a beautiful home birth after four Cesareans! So when Felicia’s first birth ended in a Cesarean, there was no doubt in her mind that she would pursue a VBAC next time. She educated herself, built a strong support system, obsessed over all things VBAC, and went …

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Episode 410 Christy's Quick VBAC After Traveling 1.5 Hrs + Logistics of VBAC Travel 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Christy shares her whirlwind VBAC story after two vaginal births and a Cesarean. After testing GBS positive, Christy made the intentional decision to deliver at a hospital she deeply trusted, even though it was 1.5 hours from home. But when labor kicked in fast and hard, she barely made it in time. Her birth progressed so quickly that while she ult…

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Episode 409 Anne Marie’s VBAC + Positions for Labor and Birth 46:11

4M ago46:11

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In today’s episode, Anne Marie shares her intuitive, unmedicated VBAC journey. From building a trusting relationship with her supportive OBGYN to finding peace with all possible birth outcomes, her story is a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from informed decision-making and listening to our bodies!. Anne Marie takes us through her expe…

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E18 "I Never Thought a 20-Week Abortion Ban Would Impact Me" with Megan Kling 1:27:11

4M ago1:27:11

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Never thought you would have an abortion? That's exactly what Wisconsin mom and maternal health advocate Megan Kling believed until she became pregnant with her third much wanted and planned child. Megan courageously shares her deeply personal story of terminating two pregnancies for medical reasons. She discusses the profound impact of abortion re…

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Episode 408 Vanessa's HBAC + Preparing for a Different Experience + Stats on Home Birth 40:36

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Vanessa was born and raised in Brazil, a country with sky-high cesarean rates. Moving to the US inspired her to pursue her doula career, even before she became pregnant herself. Vanessa’s own birth experiences were very different. Her first birth was a Cesarean after a birth center transfer. While it was medically necessary, it was very unexpected …

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Episode 407 Nicole from Subtle Healing Bliss + Easy At-Home Pregnancy Techniques with Profound Effects 49:14

4M ago49:14

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We are so excited to have Nicole Vandermeyen with Subtle Healing Health on the podcast today! Nicole shares how her history of childhood leukemia and awful first pregnancy and birth experience solidified her commitment to holistic health. Through subtle changes in nutrition and influence healing, her overall health improved drastically, and she now…

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E17 An Attorney's Fight to Challenge Rights Violations & Illegal Maternal Care Practices with Hermine Hayes-Klein 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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Confusion and fear over lawsuits drives health care in the US and even more so within obstetrics and midwifery. In the midst of defensive medicine as default, many clinicians miss the one decision that provides ultimate litigation protection. Hermine Hayes-Klein is single handedly changing the landscape relative to litigation within maternal health…

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Episode 406 Julie Sawaya (Co-Founder of Needed) + Prenatal Vitamins, Depletion of Nutrients & Fertility 56:34

4M ago56:34

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We are so happy to have Julie Sawaya back with us on The VBAC Link Podcast today! Julie is the co-founder of Needed, a mama, and a lifelong nutrition nerd. As the most nutritionally aware of their friends, Julie and her co-founder Ryan were shocked to realize through nutrient testing that they were severely deficient in key nutrients needed for a h…

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Episode 405 Nicole’s Induced VBAC During a Hurricane + Giving Yourself Grace When Plans Change 39:56

5M ago39:56

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Like the literal hurricane she labored through, Nicole’s story is one of overcoming life’s storms, giving grace, and finding joy. Nicole’s first birth was a C-section to best protect her daughter who had a low heart rate due to multiple congenital heart defects. But unfortunately after three precious years, her daughter passed. Nicole worked hard t…

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61. Maternal Ambivalence and the Power of AND with Dr. Margo Lowy, BSW, MSW, PhD 31:44

5M ago31:44

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margo Lowy, a psychotherapist, author, and expert in maternal mental health, for a powerful conversation about the often unspoken emotional realities of motherhood. Dr. Lowy shares what led her to explore the concept of maternal ambivalence and how naming and normalizing our full emotional experience can transform…

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E16 "Hospitals Cannot Legally Enforce VBAC Bans" and Other Juicy Advocacy Tidbits with Barbara Stratton plus Next VBAC Facts® Training, Reader Stories, & TikTok Traps 2:15:01

5M ago2:15:01

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Want to change hospital policy, VBAC ban, placenta policy, or otherwise? Barbara Stratton is your gal. In this interview, Barbara reflects back on over 20 years of activism and shares her biggest tips to changing hospital policy as well as what first time parents wish they knew. She shares insights on speaking to the media, planning a rally, search…

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Episode 404 Lauren’s Unmedicated VBAC in an Ambulance + Preparing for VBAC 44:30

5M ago44:30

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Lauren joins us today from New Jersey sharing her wild ride (literally!) to a VBAC! Lauren’s first birth was a spontaneous labor ending in a crash Cesarean under general anesthesia at 39 weeks due to fetal distress. Though she was complete and tried pushing, baby was still high and showing that he needed to be born right away. She prepared diligent…

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Episode 403 Chelsea’s HBAC + The Impact of Birth Choices on Self-Identity and Empowerment 58:00

5M ago58:00

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”This VBAC has changed who I am as a woman.” Proactive preparation matters in birth!! While we don’t want to obsess about it in an unhealthy way, prep work can make a huge difference in your birth experience. Chelsea is an amazing example of how that prep pays off. After a very long, exhausting 40+hr labor and Cesarean birth, Chelsea knew she neede…

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60. Esophageal Atresia, Unexpected C-Sections, and Trusting Your Intuition with Liz Eidelman 49:13

5M ago49:13

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In this episode, I’m joined by Liz Eidelman, a New Jersey mom of two, doula, and content creator with a passion for helping women take control of their birth experiences. Liz shares her journey through two very different, yet equally challenging, births—and how those experiences sparked her desire to empower others to have satisfying, informed, and…

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E15 A Psychologist's Journey Navigating a Hospital VBAC Ban with Dr. Denise Jaimes-Villanueva PsyD 1:04:33

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What do you do when you are pregnant after a cesarean and the only hospital in your community has a VBAC ban? Come hear the story of Dr. Denise Jaimes-Villanueva PsyD of Santa Barbara, California as she shares everything she endured to avoid compulsory surgery. From the challenges around finding a provider in a community where the influence of the …

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59. Why I'm Choosing NOT to Have an HBAC 9:15

5M ago9:15

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I have previously said that I would love to have a homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) if I had a third baby. Well, I've changed my mind and I'll go over why in this episode. I am an advocate for choice and informed consent. I believe everyone has a right to weigh the risks and benefits and decide what type of birth is best for them. Whether that be a …

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Episode 402 Andrea’s Healing VBAC + EMDR + Finding a Supportive Provider 49:03

5M ago49:03

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Andrea joins us in the podcast today from Kansas City! She is a mom of two and a pediatric oncology nurse. Andrea shares how her experience as a nurse impacted both of her very different births. After her traumatic Cesarean, Andrea knew how critically important it would be to find healing inside and out before giving birth again. Andrea sought EMDR…

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88.How to Mentally Prepare for the Birth You Actually Want (Even After Trauma) 25:44

6M ago25:44

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This conversation with Misty Rauscher was 🔥 She is a Trauma Recovery Coach and Transformational Life Coach. Misty specializes in mindset, visualization, and helping people navigate the mental “what ifs” that often come up after difficult or traumatic birth experiences. In this episode, we explore how Misty helps people “clear the slate” from previo…

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Episode 401 Trish Ware From The Birth Experience (Labor Nurse Mama) + L&D Nurse Stories 45:24

6M ago45:24

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Trish Ware is the Labor Nurse Mama! As a high-risk labor and delivery nurse for 16 years and mom of 7, she has helped deliver thousands of babies and seen it all. Trish founded The Birth Experience to help empower women through birth education. Her true passion lies in teaching families how to make informed choices. You will NOT want to miss this b…

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58. Preparing for My Second VBAC (I'm Pregnant!) 7:15

6M ago7:15

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Text Hannah! VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Professionals: https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll저자 Hannah Gill | VBAC Mom, VBAC Doula, and Childbirth Educator.

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E14 An OB Scientist's Caution on the VBAC Calculator and Informed Consent with Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin MD PhD 1:14:38

6M ago1:14:38

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Ever use the VBAC calculator? Then you will want to listen to physician scientist and VBAC calculator researcher Dr. Nicholas Rubashkin, MD, PhD, an Associate Professor at UC San Francisco, as he reviews the historical and cultural implications of the VBAC calculator, a tool used to predict vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) odds. The conversation…

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Episode 400 Reflecting of 400 Episodes of The VBAC Link Podcast.- 17:01

6M ago17:01

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We are celebrating a HUGE milestone over here: 400 episodes of The VBAC Link Podcast! Beginning as a phonecall in Target from Julie Francom to Meagan Heaton in 2018, The VBAC Link Podcast now has over 1.3 million episode downloads, guests from all over the world, a management and production team, parent and doula education courses, a thriving socia…

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Episode 399 Katelyn's VBA2C After a Forceps Attempt Ending in a Cesarean 59:14

6M ago59:14

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Katelyn is a mother of three beautiful daughters with three entirely different birth stories. Her first birth was a Cesarean after three forceps attempts, her second was a scheduled repeat Cesarean, and her third was a long, tough labor ending in a successful VBA2C! Katelyn talks about making sacrifices to switch providers, spirituality, prodromal …

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Episode 398 Rameika’s Unmedicated VBAC + Should You Hire a Doula? 33:07

6M ago33:07

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“The wound can become a gift.” After a traumatic and long birth that ended in a C-section, Ramieka did extensive research on providers in the central California area to find the most supportive option, and was willing to travel for that support. She utilized pelvic floor therapy, chiropractic, and a VBAC Link Certified doula to achieve a redemptive…

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17. Suffering In Birth & Motherhood is NEVER Wasted: A Journey of Healing & Hope with Olivia Wilcox 51:08

6M ago51:08

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📌 Episode Summary: Y'all you are IN for a treat with today's interview. I'm telling ya, you do not want to miss the encouragement & wisdom laced throughout this episode! Today you'll hear as my sweet friend Olivia (from @thenotsoangrymom over on Instagram) shares her powerful journey through motherhood—from navigating very different birth experienc…

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Episode 397 Dr. Jen's VBAC After Failure to Progress + Pelvic Floor Breathing & Pushing 54:03

6M ago54:03

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Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT, is an internationally-renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximize physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, “Jen.Health,” she brings a unique, whole body approach to strength, mobility and pain-free living. Dr. Jen is the co-host with her husband,…

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E13 Why This OB/GYN Passionately Supports VBAC Access (And You Should Too) with Dr. Chris Stroud 1:16:28

6M ago1:16:28

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Heard no one supports VBAC? Simply not true. Join Dr. Chris Stroud OB/GYN of Fort Wayne, Indiana has he considers his 30 year career and shares why offering VBAC is so important to him, including his reasoning for supporting community midwives who attend home and birth center VBAC. We discuss the concept of "acceptable complications," which may pro…

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Episode 396 Darby From Birth By Design + Birth Language + Postpartum Prep + Beyond Birth 51:33

6M ago51:33

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Darby Swan is a faith-based birth doula and the owner of Boundless Grace Birth Services in Central Kentucky. With a passion for supporting expectant families, she provides evidence-based information and nurturing care throughout the pregnancy and birth journey. As the host of the podcast "Birth By Design," Darby shares valuable insights and experie…

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Episode 395 Shannon's Induced VBAC With Preeclampsia & Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome + Big Baby + Failure to Progress 40:26

6M ago40:26

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From a very unexpected pregnancy to navigating a challenging first birth experience, Shannon joins us today to share the steps she took to achieve a successful VBAC. Shannon describes pregnancy with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome and insufficient glandular tissue (IGT). She was able to seek support and get the proper progesterone supplementation with her s…

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Episode 394 Zoei Returns + Close Duration + Pitocin-Induced Twin VBAC 45:06

7M ago45:06

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In this episode, Meagan welcomes Zoei back to share her inspiring VBAC story with twins! Zoei’s first birth was a Cesarean followed by a VBAC with a singleton pregnancy. Her first two birth experiences gave her the confidence to advocate for her VBAC with twins. Her four babies were all born within four years. Zoei talks about how she was able to c…

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16. A Dad's Perspective Featuring My Husband: Transitioning From A Passive Bystander to An Active Birth Partner 50:32

7M ago50:32

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In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Hunter, to talk about his journey from being a passive observer to an active, faith-filled support partner in our birth experiences. Together, we share how his understanding of natural birth has evolved over the years, the ways he grew through education and experience, and why it’s so important for fathe…

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Episode 393 Jill's VBAC With Twins + The Facts About Twin VBAC 25:52

7M ago25:52

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We are celebrating the week of TWINS by revisiting Jill’s beautiful twin VBAC story from 2019. This episode is packed with valuable statistics about VBAC and twin pregnancies. Jill’s first birth was a C-section due to failure to progress. Her second was a hospital VBAC at 39+5 over the course of 4 days with a very patient and supportive provider. W…

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