VBAC Babes

On this week's episode, we have Raquel who had a FAST breech HBA3C, assisted by Dr. Stu of the Birthing Instincts podcast! Raquel was planning her fourth birth and knew she did not want another c-section. She found an OB who would support her, but he told her she would have to lie in order to birth at the hospital. FInally, she found a homebirth OB to attend her, and had an amazing, empowering HBA3C. Raquel shares her advice for other VBA3C mamas, and how her team addressed her fear of uterine rupture in the middle of labor. A must listen! This episode covers: Connect with Raquel here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

THE PODCAST IS BAAACK!! On this episode, Bethany shares why she took a step away from the podcast, and what you can expect in the coming months! Bethany also shares an update on her fourth pregnancy, answers listener questions, and shares her hopes for her 3VBAC. My other birth stories: Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

After a less-than ideal first vaginal birth Alysa wanted a different experience for next time. But she was diagnosed with placenta previa and had a C-section with her second. For her third baby, Alysa finally got the unmedicated birth of her dreams! -Induced vaginal birth -Normalizing struggling bonding with baby at first -History of placenta previa -Fetal ejection reflex -Intermittent futile monitoring -unmedicated VBAC in a birth center “I have friends who say I could never do what you did. And I’m like: no that’s not true. I’m not special or extra strong. I would never say I have a high pain tolerance or anything like that. It’s deciding that you want that and doing things that help you prepare. I truly believe that pain fear cycle and so if you can get your head around that, it changes everything. That’s not to say that everyone should want a birth like this. But if it’s something that you do want? Then go for it, and go for it all the way.“ -Alysa, PA and VBAC mom Connect with Alysa on instagram here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

With Veronica's first two C-sections, she pushed for hours and ended up with C-sections. Then she had a repeat C-section with her third baby. When she got pregnant with baby number four she decided to go for a VBAC. She shares her faith journey, and how she prayed for clarity in deciding what to do. Even after she decided to VBAC, her provider scheduled her for a repeat C-section, which she found out about only days before. She got sick with COVID, and canceled her C-section. A few days later she went into spontaneous labor! The hospital wouldn't let her husband in to the hospital because she was positive for COVID. Listen to the show to hear the end of this exciting VBA3C story! -Bladder injury after C-section -Faith -Cancelling a scheduled C-section -Hearing about other vaginal births and feeling like it’s “not fair” -Husband not allowed in hospital during labor because of COVID -Using punching the wall as a coping mechanism during labor Veronica's mantra: “It’s impossible said pride, it’s risky said experience, it’s pointless said reason, give it a try said the heart” Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Is it possible to have a VBAC 14 months after your C-section? YES! Is it possible to have a breech VBAC 14 months after your C-section? YES YES! Today, Catie joins us on the show to tell us how she did it, and how you can too! Topics covered in this episode: “The birth (her breech VBAC) was so smooth. The smoothest of all three of them. This is odd, but it was actually the least painful, and my quickest labor. I said after my last 2VBAC maybe I’ll have the next one breech, because it hurt a little less.” -Catie Connect with Catie here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Is it possible to have a VBA3C in the hospital?? YES! Nicholette is on the show today sharing her VBA3C hospital birth story as well as her 2VBA3C birth at home. This is a must listen! Topics covered in this show: “I hope I can empower whoever wants to have a VBAC to do that, and take their birth into their own hands.” -Nicholette, VBA3C mama Connect with Nicholette here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Crystalee, the creator of the Mama Ladder, is on the show today sharing her four birth stories! Crystalee said: “It took me four tries to get that natural, unmedicated birth I wanted from the start.” She compares epidural VBACs to med-free VBACs. She has a lot of insight! Topics covered in the show today: Links mentioned: Mama Natural Birth CourseThe Mama Ladder Connect with Crystalee on Instagram here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Wow, do I have a couple amazing stories for you! Nichole is on the show today sharing her three C-section stories, as well as her induced VBA2C, spontaneous VBA2C born accidentally at home, and then her VBA3C born in the hospital! Nichole believes if she can VBAC then any mama can, because she has a complicated medical history. A must listen! Topics Covered in this Episode: Brewer diet Connect with Nichole on Instagram here. Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

On the show today we have Brenda Stearns from the Instagram account @she_plusfive. I first discovered Brenda on Insta when a picture was circulating of her family with all her kiddos lined up in a row. She had put a caption above each kiddo based on how they were delivered. Her first was an emergency cesarean, second was a scheduled cesaerean and then she has gone on to have four vbacs. I’ve been dying to get her on the show to share her story with you, and today is the day! Topics covered in today's episode: Being told your baby is too big, or you are too small.Fast VBACsHow to find a supportive providerHigh blood pressure/being induced Connect with Brenda on Instagram here. Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Ashley Winning is on the show today sharing her intuitive, healing freebirth VBA2C. Topics covered in this show: Mentioned on this show: Check out Ashley's podcast here! Connect with Ashley on Instagram. Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Lo, the RN and content creator behind the popular Instagram account, The Labor Mama, is on the show today answering all your VBAC questions! Questions answered in this episode: Research Lo mentioned in this episode: Intervals between pregnancies: This study + this one. Research about preventing tearing: Study 1, 2, and 3. Connect with Lo on Instagram here or on her website here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Kristy had a C-section due to placenta previa and breech positioning. It was a planned C-section, but she suddenly developed preeclampsia so it was at an unplanned time. She started prepping for her VBAC the moment they told her she needed a C-section. Her VBAC was incredibly redemptive and empowering despite a postpartum hemorrhage and a third degree tear. She did a ton of research, did a lot to prepare, and got almost everything she wanted on her birth plan. Kristy explores the topics of: Resources Kristy recommended: Three Sisters Balances (spinning babies)Evidenced Based BirthIna May's Guide to Childbirth If you love this podcast, please like, review and subscribe! Reach out to Kristy on Instagram here! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

Actor Jennifer Blair-Bianco joins me on the show today to share her three birth stories: a homebirth to hospital transfer that resulted in a C-section in the Philipinnes, and then two HBACs in the Chicago area. Jennifer also extends a special invitation, specific to other pregnant mamas in her area! If you love this podcast, please like, review and subscribe! Reach out to Jen on Instagram here. Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram Grab your VBAC Mama shirt here!

In today's solo episode, I am sharing 17 postpartum essentials that you should have ready and waiting as soon as you have your baby. These items will make your life SO much easier in those early days. Take care of yourself, mama, you are worth it! Expecting and EmpoweredHaakah Nursing bra Nursing Tank TopsAdult DiapersWater bottle with a strawNursing cover rigid necklineMoby wrapLillebaby carrier KindleTouch LampBamboobies Nursing PadsSilverettesThe Honey Pot Postpartum PadEarth Mama’s Perineal SpraySign up for a Baby Registry on Amazon here! If you love this podcast, please like, review and subscribe! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

Alondra is on the show today to share her HBAC story after her miscarriage. Alondra dives into her traumatic c-section story, her miscarriage, and her homebirth stories. She shares the things that surprised her the most about having a homebirth. You will hear a lot of baby noises on the audio today, because Alondra had her sweet six-week-old with her while she recorded. If you love this podcast, please like, review and subscribe! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Connect with Alondra on Instagram here. Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

This is one of the craziest birth stories I've ever heard! Jonelle dropped her OBGYN mid-pregnancy, switched to a homebirth midwife, and then had a breech twin VBA3C at home. And--this is amazing--her twins have two different birthdays, because after she birthed her first twin, the second one took 21 hours to arrive. Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Find the show notes on our website here! Connect with Jonelle on Instagram here. Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

Midwife, speaker, app creator, doula and birth enthusiast Tracy Donegan joins us on the show today to share her research about neuroscience during pregnancy, and how it led her to create an app just for pregnant mamas. This episode is PACKED with info on preparing your mind for labor, and how to avoid another traumatic birth through meditation. This is a must listen! You've GOT to try this app for your pregnancy, and birth! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Listen to my first two birth stories in this episode. Connect with Tracy on Instagram here. Check out the Gentle Birth blog here. Try the Gentle Birth App here. Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

Today, I am sharing my 2VBAC birth story! Six months ago, I had my third baby, and the birth was not quite what I expected. I share all of the details as I relaunch the podcast today. Tune in every Monday to hear new episodes! Join the VBAC Babes newsletter here! Listen to my first two birth stories in this episode. Find the show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

What do you wish you knew as a first time mom? Bethany and her mom, Amy, share the things that shocked them about becoming a mom for the first time, and what they wish they would have known before having their first child. MEET AMY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram, or Facebook. MEET BETHANY HERE: on her blog, on Instagram or Facebook. LISTEN TO THE SWEET AS LOVE PODCAST HERE Find the VBAC Babes show notes on our website here! Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram

In today's episode, Emily Geller is on the show telling her birth story that took place in a moving car! Emily's story has gone viral, and has been featured on many major news outlets in the past year. In this episode, she reveals several pieces of the story that she hasn't shared anywhere else. This is a must listen! Find the show notes on our website here! Connect with Emily on Instagram here. Follow VBAC Babes on Instagram