The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast

In this episode, I get a bit ranty and share some things that have been weighing heavily on my mind lately as I ponder how we can collectively raise the VBAC birth rates world wide. This episode is a bit of a rant inspired by Rachel Reed's amazing book, Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage: Weaving Ancient Wisdom with Modern Knowledge. This work is emotional, deeply human, and profoundly important. Supporting women in their childbirth journeys is inherently emotional. It's a human experience that started for me with my own personal story. When I had my first baby in 2014, I felt a profound lack of information and support. Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here

In this episode, I welcome Ella, a remarkable mother of four, who shares her diverse birth stories. From a planned caesarean section to an unexpected free birth after a caesarean, Ella's experiences are as unique as they are inspiring. Tune in as she recounts her journey through hypertension, induction, a special needs teaching career, and embracing the chaos of motherhood. Highlights of this episode: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here

In this episode, I welcome Emily, a mother of two from Queensland, who shares her compelling journey through her first traumatic C-section to an empowering home birth. Emily discusses the challenges of managing gestational diabetes, navigating the medical system, and finding strength in her birth choices. "The biggest mistake was believing that these medical professionals had my best interest at heart." - Emily Episode Highlights: Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!! Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com\ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here

In this heartfelt episode, Ashley welcomes Chentelle, a mother of two, to share her inspiring journey of free birth after a Caesarean section. Chentelle opens up about her experiences with her first pregnancy, detailing the fear and pressure she faced from medical professionals, which ultimately led to an unwanted C-section. Despite being told she would never have a vaginal birth, Chentelle persevered, educating herself and her husband about home birth and free birth options. Key Points: Ashley introduces the episode and welcomes Chentelle, who briefly introduces herself and her family, sharing their lifestyle of full-time travel in a caravan. Chentelle then describes her first pregnancy experience, including the frequent medical appointments and the pressure to induce labour. She shares the traumatic experience of being forced into a C-section despite feeling her body was ready to deliver naturally and reflects on the emotional aftermath of the C-section and the lack of response to her complaint letter to the hospital. The conversation shifts to Chentelle’s journey exploring home birth and free birth options. Inspired by meeting another family who had experienced free birth, Chentelle and her husband began educating themselves on these alternatives. Embracing a wild pregnancy, Chentelle avoided all medical interventions and focused on holistic health. As she recounts her second birth, Chentelle describes going into labour at 39 weeks, which temporarily stopped when her husband fell ill, and then resuming at 41 weeks and 4 days. She shares the peaceful home birth experience, supported by her husband and doula Rosie, and the joy of welcoming her daughter, Panna, into the world. Post-birth complications are discussed as Chentelle details experiencing heavy bleeding and passing out on the way to the shower. She was taken to the hospital, where a small piece of the placenta membrane was discovered and removed. After a blood transfusion and an iron infusion, Chentelle fully recovered. Reflecting on the significance of having an empowered birth experience after her traumatic first birth, Chentelle emphasizes the importance of education and trusting one’s body. The episode concludes with Ashley thanking Chentelle for sharing her powerful story. Quotes: "Your body only grows a baby as big as it can birth." "I felt like a queen this time around." Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!! Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Ashley speaks with Elke about her inspiring journey through home birth after a Caesarean. Elke shares her story, from the stress and challenges of her first pregnancy during COVID-19 to the empowerment and success of her second birth at home. Key Points Discussed: Elke introduces herself as a mother of two, a teacher on leave, and an emerging doula passionate about VBAC and home births. Elke shares the challenges of her first pregnancy during the height of COVID-19, including her husband's eye injury and the stress of online teaching. "It was a really hectic time plus all the hormones." Elke recounts her first birth experience, which resulted in a Caesarean, and how it shattered her initial birth expectations. "My first birth was caesarean and that blew apart everything that I thought I knew." Elke shares the emotional impact of her Caesarean and the journey to healing, including feelings of failure and the struggle to bond with her baby. "I cried for the next nine months." Elke details her preparation for her second pregnancy, focusing on having a VBAC and the steps she took to ensure a different experience. "I delved into my research and armed myself with everything I needed to know." Elke shares the successful home birth story of her daughter, highlighting the support from her midwife and husband. "Having my daughter at home was the most empowering experience." Elke reflects on the importance of having a supportive network and trusting one's body. "I knew my body could do this, and having the right support made all the difference." Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review!! Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this enlightening episode, Ashley welcomes Dr. Stu, a seasoned obstetrician with 28 years of hospital experience and 13 years in home birth settings. They discuss the significant differences in VBAC success rates between home and hospital births, the impact of special scars on VBAC, and the importance of understanding the historical context of medical practices. Dr. Stu shares his unique perspective on the current state of obstetric care, the potential pitfalls of overly regulated birth policies, and the necessity of birth freedom. Key Points Discussed: VBAC Success Rates: Special Scars and VBAC: Historical Context in Medical Practices: Importance of Birth Freedom: Dr. Stu’s Experiences and Views: Stay Connected with Dr Stu: Podcast:Instagram:Website:Birthing InstinctsConsulting Services and Published Papers: More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here

In this episode, we're diving into a topic that sparks a lot of conversation and varying viewpoints: Help, my husband won't let me have a homebirth/freebirth. This topic often sparks heated discussions and diverse opinions on social media, and I want to share some insights and practical steps to help you navigate this situation. Make sure you check out this episode to get some steps to navigate this important decision. More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

This podcast episode is for all you mamas out there nearing your due date, firstly, congratulations! You've made it through the hard yards of pregnancy, and the big day is just around the corner. Whether your pregnancy has been easy or challenging, it’s time to get excited as you approach this incredible milestone. As you enter the final stages of pregnancy, it’s natural to become anxious and start looking for signs that labour is near. However, it's important not to get too focused on inducing labour naturally, especially if you’re still early. Every pregnancy is unique, and while some may experience early signs of labour, others might not see any signs until the very end. Enjoy this podcast episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I talked about early pushing. It's a topic I've been eager to discuss for a while because it ties into the broader subject of posterior births. Posterior births are often surrounded by unnecessary fear and misconceptions, and I want to shed some light on this natural variation of childbirth. Early pushing usually occurs in posterior births, a normal variation according to birth educators and experts like Rachel Reed. However, there's a lot of undue concern about posterior births needing to be "fixed". Many birth courses and practices focus on ensuring optimal baby positioning, but this can create unnecessary fear and self-doubt in women. Enjoy this podcast episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: ⁠⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we delve into the topic of unplanned free births, also known as unassisted births, and why it's crucial to prepare for them, even if you're planning a birth with a midwife. This episode aims to empower listeners with knowledge and confidence, ensuring they can handle any birth scenario calmly and effectively. If you have further questions or need more resources, reach out via Instagram for additional support. Enjoy this podcast episode! Ashley x I’m thrilled to run a live round of my 8-week home birth group program. We will work intimately in a small group to discuss free birth and home birth, addressing fears and focusing on mindset, how birth works, and how your body works through the process. You'll build more confidence, trust, and belief in yourself, so by the end, you’ll know exactly what your plan is, who your birth team is, and how to feel calm and confident. This program is currently available at half the price, with an early bird special at $147 AUD. If you’re in the US, that’s roughly $97 USD. If you're interested, check out my Instagram and slide into my DMs to reserve a spot. One lady has already snapped up one of the early bird spots, so don’t miss out. More from Ashley: ⁠⁠The VBAC Village⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we meet Katelyn, a mum of two who planned a VBAC at home that ended in a c-section transfer. I’m sharing Katelyn’s side of the story in her own words in the show notes today. I had an emergency caesarean following an unwanted and unneeded postdate induction that I was coerced into. I felt I had no real other option. I was under the care of a private obstetrician, not because I felt that it was the kind of care that most aligned with me but because I didn't know how to otherwise get continuity of care (oh had I known then what I know now!) With my second, I was planning a VBAC from the moment I left the operating theatre and that quickly became a HBAC plan. I hired a private midwife and a doula and had a far, far more relaxed pregnancy and was super looking forward to my birth at home without medical interference. I ended up with a long labour that progressed very well to start with and then stalled about 8 hours in. I was supported and encouraged to do what I felt was right, and so we kept at it at home for another 12 hours (with a visit to my chiro right at the end) before I decided it was time to head to the hospital for intervention. I requested my waters be broken, which they did a little while after I arrived at the hospital. At about the 26-hour mark. I was so exhausted that I physically felt I had reached my limit I could feel that she was still high and not properly engaged and I felt if couldn't remain upright I would completely lose my hold on my contractions. They had been strong and constant. The first 8 hrs of labour they were 3-4 minutes apart, they'd stretched out to between 5-10 minutes through the rest of the day and once we got to the hospital, and vocalising and moving through them was all I had to keep on top of it. At that point, I knew I was heading down repeat caesarean territory and I made an informed decision to have an epidural, knowing that most likely I was heading to theatre but there was a small chance that it could be enough to relax me and allow my baby to descend. After another couple of hours with an epidural, we made the call to head to the theatre, which was disappointing but also liberating. To know I'd done everything I felt I needed to do, all the things I'd not had an opportunity to try the first time around (including forward leaning inversions through contractions and walchers position and everything!) and I was relatively okay feeling like it was my decision at that point. So yeah - not the classic homebirth story, but one I do think is important which is why I'm so open about sharing it because we do know that HBAC women generally have higher transfer rates than most homebirthers but that doesn't mean it will be a negative or traumatic experience even if it ends with another caesarean. Going to the hospital was my biggest fear (or so I thought, in hindsight I think I actually had other unvoiced fears hiding under the surface that kept me from progressing in labour) and it turned out to be very okay. I'd still plan a HBA2C in a heartbeat for my next baby if I get blessed to have a third! More from Ashley: ⁠The VBAC Village⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I spoke with the amazing Catherine Bell from The Birth Map. We talk about how Catherine's birth and postpartum experiences led her to the creation of The Birth Map. I asked lots of questions about the birth map and the bias attached to some of the evidence. We discussed: What is birth mapping What are the benefits of birth mapping The fast birth pathway How the birth map was created and born into the world There are 11 different models of care in Australia Over 800 different policies making it tricky for women to navigate the system How the birth map will support you with each choice you may be faced with during labour and birth Facing our fears right in the face, and break it down and make plans for the next birth. How birth debriefs are integral to understanding what to do for your next birth Catherine is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to birth, and I am so grateful that she shared her wisdom and experiences with us in this podcast episode. Listen to this fabulous episode now! Here’s more about Catherine: In becoming a Mother, Catherine was frustrated with the 'need to know' nature of maternity, so trained as a birth doula and breastfeeding counsellor and educator to fill the knowledge gap and support other women. Combined with her Master in Science Communication, this led to the development of Birth Cartography and the invention of The Game of Birth. Her book, The Birth Map, is the subject of her PhD study into communication and decision-making in maternity services. Connect with Catherine: my IG@birthmapping Get access to the free Birth Map game and e-book here: https://birthmap.life/member-access/ More from Ashley: The VBAC Village Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I share some of the struggles we all have when it comes to building community for ourselves. And how why you should start building your community now. I share some ways you can take steps to build your community and how mindset and perspective play a massive part in you being able to create the community you need and deserve. Enjoy this episode, Ashley More from Ashley: Free VBAC Training: Don't miss the VBAC Workshop in February 2024, packed with valuable insights and knowledge, VBAC myth-busting, and answering all of your VBAC questions. ⁠⁠Click here to register⁠⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I get to share with you Christy's phenomenal birth stories. Christy is a mother of 10 children, who has had 7 Caesarean births and 3 homebirths. She had fairly positive c-sections births with her first 6 children, and found on the 7th her Dr was obligated to refer Christy to another OBGYN as she was deemed "high risk" due to hospital policy. She found this quite challenging and was told she had placenta accreta multiple times after ultrasounds. When she birthed her baby by c-section and there was no placenta accreta she felt like she was done with having babies. Although she wasn't quite done and found herself pregnant with baby number 8. She searched high and low for support this time and found herself eventually connecting with a homebirth midwife, planning a VBAC. Listen to this episode to hear some of the challenges Christy overcame to birth her babies in a way she felt comfortable and happy to. Along with some important conversations about what can happen in the birth journey. Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley: Free VBAC Training: Don't miss the VBAC Workshop in February 2024, packed with valuable insights and knowledge, VBAC myth-busting, and answering all of your VBAC questions. ⁠Click here to register⁠ Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠

In this episode, we have returning super start guest Hazel Keedle, and we discuss obstetric violence and birth trauma. In this episode, we discuss: We also discuss the NSW Birth Inquiry Please be mindful that this episode discusses traumatic experiences of women and maybe triggering or disturbing. Ashley x More from Ashley: Free VBAC Training: Don't miss the VBAC Workshop in February 2024, packed with valuable insights and knowledge, VBAC myth-busting, and answering all of your VBAC questions. Click here to register Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠www.ashleywinning.com⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠

Hi everyone, and welcome back to the VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast! I hope you had a rejuvenating break and are ready to dive into 2024 with me. This year promises to be filled with inspiring stories, valuable insights, and expert discussions to support you on your journey towards a triumphant VBAC homebirth. What's in Store: In the upcoming months, I have an exciting lineup for you: Real Mum Stories: We'll be featuring a variety of real mum stories, including tales of rural HBAC, HBA7C mama, experiencing 3 homebirths,, and many other incredible homebirth after c-section stories. Guest Episodes: We have some fantastic guest episodes lined up, including conversations with: Hazel Keedle: Discussing obstetric violence and birth trauma. Dr. Stu: An OBGYN turned homebirth advocate, shedding light on breech births, VBAC, and twin homebirths. Catherine Bell: Exploring the concept of Birth Mapping. Feel free to recommend a guest speaker or share your own HBAC birth story by emailing me at hello@ashleywinning.com. Exciting Offerings: Free Training Coming Soon: Don't miss the VBAC Workshop in February 2024, packed with valuable insights and knowledge, VBAC myth busting, and answering all of your VBAC questions. VBAC Village Membership Launch: Mark your calendars for March 2024! The VBAC Village Membership is set to launch, and the waitlist is open for early bird pricing and exclusive giveaways. Join the waitlist here Birth Doula Services: Exciting news! I now offer in-person birth doula support from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, as well as virtual doula support worldwide. Connect with me to explore how I can assist you on your birthing journey, I’d love to hear more about your birth plans, dreams and desires. Book in a coffee chat here. Looking Ahead: As we launch on this new year, there are numerous exciting opportunities to find support, deepen your birth knowledge, and work towards achieving your dream VBAC homebirth. Make sure to tune in to the podcast episodes for an extra dose of inspiration. I’m thrilled to have you with us on The VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast in 2024. Enjoy this episode, and remember, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Ashley x More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠⁠ Website: www.ashleywinning.com Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠

Hi everyone, I've decided to give myself a bit of a podcast break for a shortish period. I'm feeling that I will be back around Christmas time! I share some of my journey, what's happening in my life at the moment and some of the new offerings I am birthing in the world soon (lots of VBAC!!) I'd love it if you could contribute to my VBAC Membership Survey if you are considering a future VBAC - You can do that here! And I share some of the amazing podcast episodes that are coming up when I return (there are some epic ones in there!!) During this break you can catch up on some episodes you haven't tuned into yet, re-listen to some of your fav's or share with people who could benefit from this resource. I'm still open for business, so if you want a 1:1 session or to join me in one of my programs feel free to send me an email or DM me. Love and light, Ashley x More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠⁠

In this episode, we meet, Kara, a mother of two. Kara had both of her children in a same-sex relationship with her partner. Her first pregnancy was an IVF baby in 2019 with a planned hospital birth. The pregnancy was fairly low-key. Kara experienced prodrominal labour for a few days and that was quite challenging and exhausting for her. She had a couple of nights of no sleep and it was quite a painful experience. She went into the hospital and they checked her and said that there was no cervix it was up high and closed so she was sent home. She eventually went back into the hospital and experienced a painful cascade of interventions and chose to have a c-section. After that birth, she moved from Alice Springs to the Gold Coast. They had the challenge of having to get their embryos from South Australia shipped to the Gold Coast. Due to her partner being aboriginal, she was able to be part of an MGP programme and plan a birth centre birth with her VBAC baby. She hired a doula and started prenatal yoga. During that time she connected with a new doula and ended the contract with the first doula and hired one she felt more aligned with. She didn't plan on a freebirth but was subconsciously manifesting a freebirth. She asked her doula if she would support her and she received a yes - still planning a birth centre birth she found herself having an unplanned freebirth. To hear all the interesting gold nuggets along the way come and listen to Kara's amazing birth stories. Enjoy this podcast episode, Ashley x More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠⁠Group here ⁠

In this episode, I share a little bit of my take on the phrase - it takes a village to raise a baby/ mother. I believe it takes a village to raise a mother, and unfortunately in this modern day world many of us have lost our village. So it's extra important for us to be vigilant, and mindful, and take steps each day to create our own circle of support. I share some ways you can create your circle of support in your homebirth journey with some low-cost, free, and higher-cost supports available. It's time to think outside the box, get on saving for your dream team, and create your ideal life and experience. Enjoy this episode, Ashley x More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠⁠@ashleylwinning⁠ Doors are now open to the Homebirth Group Mentoring Program - ⁠Join us here⁠⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠⁠Group here ⁠

In this episode, I share with you some ways you can tune into your intuition. Often we find it hard to know when we are having intuition, or something that is showing as a fear disguised as intuition. I'm going to share the difference between fears and intuition, and how you can navigate the difference between the two and tap into your intuition - so when it comes time to birth your baby you are able to listen to within. Enjoy this podcast episode, Ashley x More from Ashley Insta: ⁠⁠@ashleylwinning Doors are now open to the Homebirth Group Mentoring Program - Join us here⁠⁠ Join our VBAC Homebirth Support ⁠Group here ⁠ Get access to the FREE VBAC Workshop - DM me on Insta! Get Homebirth resources sent to your inbox - Click here