Episode 245 Kelsey's VBAC + GBS Positive + Ruptured Membranes for 24+ Hours

Episode 244 Nurul's VBAC in Singapore

Episode 243 Dr. Kimberly Spair's VBACs + Postpartum Depletion

Julie Sawaya

*SPECIAL EPISODE* Julie Sawaya + Needed

Episode 242 Q&A with Dr. Barry Brock, "The King of VBAC"

Episode 241 Why You Need a Doula and How to Pay for One + Kaitlin with Be Her Village

Episode 240 Abby's VBAC + Choosing Your Birthing Location

Episode 239 Sarah From Made Mindful + Preparing For Birth

Episode 238 Kaitlyn's Viral Hospital Birth + What You Need to Know

Episode 237 Morgan's Surprise HBAC + AFI

Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!

I am 4 days out from my VBAC!! I told my husband today it was the greatest accomplishment of my life thus far.  Thank you Julie and Meghan and all the wonderful women of strength who shared their stories ... I cried so many times on my daily walks while listening to this podcast including the day before my TOLAC started.  It was truly inspiring and one of my main resources in preparing for my VBAC and I will continue to listen to every new episode!

I got my VBAC

I appreciate the stories and both hosts are so kind and engaging with each guest.

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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to make birth after Cesarean better by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. Welcome to our circle, we are so glad you are here!

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Rachel is on today’s episode sharing her birth stories. For her first child’s birth, Rachel was offered a Cesarean at 30 weeks pregnant because her doctor thought her baby was too big. When she finally delivered at 39 weeks, her baby was just eight pounds, five ounces. She was scared into an induction that led to Cesarean by her doctor who told her horror stories about women who had “big babies.”  Her VBAC pregnancy was just four months after her Cesarean and labor was only a few hours long. You can read more about failure to progress, what that really means, and what is DOESN’T mean on our VBAC blog: thevbaclink.com/blog.  Download FREE VBAC birth affirmations for you birth space here! fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our YouTube Channel. More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Rachel is on today’s episode sharing her birth stories. For her first child’s birth, Rachel was offered a Cesarean at 30 weeks pregnant because her doctor thought her baby was too big. When she finally delivered at 39 weeks, her baby was just eight pounds, five ounces. She was scared into an induction that led to Cesarean by her doctor who told her horror stories about women who had “big babies.”  Her VBAC pregnancy was just four months after her Cesarean and labor was only a few hours long. You can read more about failure to progress, what that really means, and what is DOESN’T mean on our VBAC blog: <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/blog</a>. <ul><li><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/vbacaffirmation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Download FREE VBAC birth affirmations for you birth space here</a>!</li> <li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLADirubsALvgKEmab2svV_uWMs7H_MtwC&amp;v=ld-SBMQlpug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel.</a></li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

56 Rachel's VBAC + Failure to Progress

Our first special edition!! We are SO excited to have Dr. Julia Cormano, MD, FACOG, from UC San Diego Medical Center, interview with us today. A few weeks back, we asked all our Facebook and Instagram followers what questions they would ask a VBAC friendly OBGYN. We are so lucky to have Dr. Cormano on the episode. Will she answer YOUR question?. You can find more about her here.  Dr. Cormano believes in building strong relationships with her patients and truly listening to their needs. She often works with patients interested in attempting vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and is skilled in performing external cephalic versions (moving a breech baby into the head-down position). Additionally, she works with a midwife team to provide minimal intervention, evidence-based obstetrics care. You can find even more VBAC  information on our blog at www.thevbaclink.com/blog fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Follow and subscribe!! Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Our first special edition!! We are SO excited to have Dr. Julia Cormano, MD, FACOG, from UC San Diego Medical Center, interview with us today. A few weeks back, we asked all our Facebook and Instagram followers what questions they would ask a VBAC friendly OBGYN. We are so lucky to have Dr. Cormano on the episode. Will she answer YOUR question?. You can find more about her <a href="https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/32648/julia-cormano-obstetrics__gynecology-san_diego" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Dr. Cormano believes in building strong relationships with her patients and truly listening to their needs. She often works with patients interested in attempting vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) and is skilled in performing external cephalic versions (moving a breech baby into the head-down position). Additionally, she works with a midwife team to provide minimal intervention, evidence-based obstetrics care. You can find even more VBAC  information on our blog at <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com/blog</a> <ul><li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Follow and subscribe!!</li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

15 DR Cormano Q&A With a VBAC Friendly OBGYN

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. Her first baby was born weighing less than two pounds, and you will NEVER guess what her doctor did to her during her third C-section that leads to secondary infertility after her fourth birth. You will be laughing, crying, and gasping along with Julie as she reacts to the story. Then, we discuss VBAMC facts, information, and studies that you can find referenced on our blog at www.thevbaclink.com/blog fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Follow and subscribe!! Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Her first baby was born weighing less than two pounds, and you will NEVER guess what her doctor did to her during her third C-section that leads to secondary infertility after her fourth birth. You will be laughing, crying, and gasping along with Julie as she reacts to the story. Then, we discuss VBAMC facts, information, and studies that you can find referenced on our blog at <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com/blog</a> <ul><li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Follow and subscribe!!</li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

13 Kelie's VBA4C + VBAMC Facts

Taylor’s VBAC and HBAC journey is so inspiring. From C-section to difficult hospital VBAC to a VBAC at home (HBAC), her HBAC ended in a hospital transfer for her baby, due to a concern about blood sugar levels; however, they got sent home the same day after the all-clear from a pediatrician. Taylor is a doula and ICAN member in her community in New Hampshire. Find more about ICAN and how to find a great VBAC provider on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/vbac-provider/.  Find your local ICAN chapter fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on the YouTube Channel. More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Taylor’s VBAC and HBAC journey is so inspiring. From C-section to difficult hospital VBAC to a VBAC at home (HBAC), her HBAC ended in a hospital transfer for her baby, due to a concern about blood sugar levels; however, they got sent home the same day after the all-clear from a pediatrician. Taylor is a doula and ICAN member in her community in New Hampshire. Find more about ICAN and how to find a great VBAC provider on our VBAC blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-provider/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/vbac-provider/</a>. <ul><li><a href="http://www.ican-online.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find your local ICAN chapter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLADirubsALvgKEmab2svV_uWMs7H_MtwC&amp;v=ld-SBMQlpug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel.</a></li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

45 Taylor's VBAC + Finding a Good Provider

Amy has such a nice voice and a calm, pleasant phone demeanor that you can hardly imagine her as a shrieking, raging woman as she labored for hours with her VBAC attempt, when her contractions were literally coming one on top of the other. Her first two children were born via C-section. She didn’t have the worst experience ever with either of those, but still the desire was in her heart and mind that when she found herself pregnant a third time, she would do everything she could to achieve her VBAC. Her doctor even broke out the forceps during the delivery to help her. Hear the whole story from Amy in this episode and then find out more about assisted vaginal delivery on our blog at https://www.thevbaclink.com/post/assisted-vaginal-delivery. After this episode we are taking a podcast holiday break in order to spend more time with our families, this will be our last episode, for the year We wish you the very best of holidays and an incredible New Year. Please join us when we come back the first Monday in January!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Amy has such a nice voice and a calm, pleasant phone demeanor that you can hardly imagine her as a shrieking, raging woman as she labored for hours with her VBAC attempt, when her contractions were literally coming one on top of the other. Her first two children were born via C-section. She didn’t have the worst experience ever with either of those, but still the desire was in her heart and mind that when she found herself pregnant a third time, she would do everything she could to achieve her VBAC. Her doctor even broke out the forceps during the delivery to help her. Hear the whole story from Amy in this episode and then find out more about assisted vaginal delivery on our blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/post/assisted-vaginal-delivery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thevbaclink.com/post/assisted-vaginal-delivery</a>. After this episode we are taking a podcast holiday break in order to spend more time with our families, this will be our last episode, for the year We wish you the very best of holidays and an incredible New Year. Please join us when we come back the first Monday in January!Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

102 Amy's VBA2C + Assisted Delivery

There is nothing better than a re-telling of an unconventional story! Join Julie as she re-tells her Cesarean birth story then explains how she chose to have her next three VBAC's at home (HBAC). Find out the nickname given to her doctor by the nurses because of his Cesarean stitching. You will be shocked  by how she came through a funeral, a wedding, and having a baby in three days time! You can find even more information about home birth safety and the referenced study by the American Midwives Association on our VBAC Blog at thevbaclink.com/home-birth-vbac/ fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our YouTube Channel. More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There is nothing better than a re-telling of an unconventional story! Join Julie as she re-tells her Cesarean birth story then explains how she chose to have her next three VBAC's at home (HBAC). Find out the nickname given to her doctor by the nurses because of his Cesarean stitching. You will be shocked  by how she came through a funeral, a wedding, and having a baby in three days time! You can find even more information about home birth safety and the referenced study by the American Midwives Association on our VBAC Blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/home-birth-vbac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/home-birth-vbac/</a> <ul><li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLADirubsALvgKEmab2svV_uWMs7H_MtwC&amp;v=ld-SBMQlpug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel.</a></li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

67 Julie's HBAC Rebroadcast

Join Julie as she goes through her cesarean birth then explains how she chose to have her next three VBACs at home. Find out the nickname given to her doctor by the nurses because of his cesarean stitching, and see how Julie came through a funeral, a wedding, and having a baby in three days! On our blog, we discuss the facts about VBAC home birth safety. You can find even more information on our VBAC blog at www.thevbaclink.com/blog fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Follow and subscribe!! More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join Julie as she goes through her cesarean birth then explains how she chose to have her next three VBACs at home. Find out the nickname given to her doctor by the nurses because of his cesarean stitching, and see how Julie came through a funeral, a wedding, and having a baby in three days! On our blog, we discuss the facts about <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/home-birth-vbac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VBAC home birth</a> safety. You can find even more information on our VBAC blog at <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com/blog</a> <ul><li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Follow and subscribe!!</li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

03 Julie's 3 HBAC + Birth Location Options

Warning: this episode includes discussions about severe postpartum depression as well as uterine rupture. Brianna's first pregnancy ended in an unremarkable Cesarean. Unremarkable at least as far as the hospital was concerned, but to Brianna, it was emotionally devastating. Even in the weeks following her child's birth as she physically recovered, that emotional devastation and the shock of how fast everything happened in the OR and how little control she felt she had over anything stayed with her. When her second pregnancy quickly followed her first, she obsessively researched everything having to do with VBAC, all the while knowing that a second C-section was a possibility. She tried and tried and tried and tried, but this pregnancy also ended with a C-section. But because Brianna was much more mentally prepared for it, and because her provider and the staff were much more accommodating to her wishes this time around, it was generally a more pleasant experience for her. Although it came with a heavy toll which was much more physical than mental this time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Warning: this episode includes discussions about severe postpartum depression as well as uterine rupture. Brianna's first pregnancy ended in an unremarkable Cesarean. Unremarkable at least as far as the hospital was concerned, but to Brianna, it was emotionally devastating. Even in the weeks following her child's birth as she physically recovered, that emotional devastation and the shock of how fast everything happened in the OR and how little control she felt she had over anything stayed with her. When her second pregnancy quickly followed her first, she obsessively researched everything having to do with VBAC, all the while knowing that a second C-section was a possibility. She tried and tried and tried and tried, but this pregnancy also ended with a C-section. But because Brianna was much more mentally prepared for it, and because her provider and the staff were much more accommodating to her wishes this time around, it was generally a more pleasant experience for her. Although it came with a heavy toll which was much more physical than mental this time.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

105 Briana's CBAC + Uterine Rupture

Kara’s first baby was a C-section, with additional physical trauma and an extended hospital stay. Her second baby was an attempted VBAC, but this one, too, was a C-section; although this time, it was much less stressful for Kara, and she had an overall better experience. With her third baby, Kara was more determined than ever to deliver vaginally. It helped immensely that her provider was 100% one her side and supportive from the get-go. However, as she approached the finish line, signs were pointing to another C-section. Even with Pitocin, she wasn’t progressing and or dilated at all, and wasn’t really contracting; However, her provider had a couple of clever techniques up her sleeve. Would those techniques finally provide the means for Kara to achieve her VBAC? Listen and find out.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kara’s first baby was a C-section, with additional physical trauma and an extended hospital stay. Her second baby was an attempted VBAC, but this one, too, was a C-section; although this time, it was much less stressful for Kara, and she had an overall better experience. With her third baby, Kara was more determined than ever to deliver vaginally. It helped immensely that her provider was 100% one her side and supportive from the get-go. However, as she approached the finish line, signs were pointing to another C-section. Even with Pitocin, she wasn’t progressing and or dilated at all, and wasn’t really contracting; However, her provider had a couple of clever techniques up her sleeve. Would those techniques finally provide the means for Kara to achieve her VBAC? Listen and find out.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

110 Kara's VBA2C + Mental and Physical Prep

Surprise! It’s Monday, and we have our second special episode for you directed towards first-time moms and how to avoid getting a C-section in the first place. Share the love with your network, and let’s help reduce the overall C-section rate. In this episode, Hannah shares her story on how she navigated through her first pregnancy journey and avoided a C-section by finding a more supportive provider and educating herself on evidence-based care. Then, we talk about the primary reasons for initial Cesareans and how to avoid them. You can find out more about the four main reasons for C-sections and how to avoid them on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/blog.  Our NEW VBAC Facebook group! fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our YouTube Channel. More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Surprise! It’s Monday, and we have our second special episode for you directed towards first-time moms and how to avoid getting a C-section in the first place. Share the love with your network, and let’s help reduce the overall C-section rate. In this episode, Hannah shares her story on how she navigated through her first pregnancy journey and avoided a C-section by finding a more supportive provider and educating herself on evidence-based care. Then, we talk about the primary reasons for initial Cesareans and how to avoid them. You can find out more about the four main reasons for C-sections and how to avoid them on our VBAC blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/single-post/The-4-Main-Reasons-for-C-sections-and-How-to-Avoid-Them" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/blog</a>. <ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/VbacLinkGroup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our NEW VBAC Facebook group</a>!</li> <li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLADirubsALvgKEmab2svV_uWMs7H_MtwC&amp;v=ld-SBMQlpug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel.</a></li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

30 Hannah + First Time Moms + Tips to Avoid a C-section

Today we celebrate our 100th episode with Tonya! During Tonya's first pregnancy, it was discovered that she had an abnormally shaped uterus, in her case, it was heart-shaped or bicornuate. Even though her first pregnancy ended in a C-section, the shape of her uterus is unrelated. Her uterus hemorrhaged during her Cesarean to the point where she lost so much blood that she passed out several times in recovery. As you can imagine, her second pregnancy was likely to involve complications. Nevertheless, she was determined with her VBAC plan. As her due date approached, her water broke and she headed to the hospital. She stalled at 6 centimeters for several hours. Listen carefully to what happens when her doctor suggests manual dilation in an attempt to avoid a second C-section. Go find us on social media and find Tonya’s episode image. Tell us what your most memorable moment from or first 100 episodes is!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we celebrate our 100th episode with Tonya! During Tonya's first pregnancy, it was discovered that she had an abnormally shaped uterus, in her case, it was heart-shaped or bicornuate. Even though her first pregnancy ended in a C-section, the shape of her uterus is unrelated. Her uterus hemorrhaged during her Cesarean to the point where she lost so much blood that she passed out several times in recovery. As you can imagine, her second pregnancy was likely to involve complications. Nevertheless, she was determined with her VBAC plan. As her due date approached, her water broke and she headed to the hospital. She stalled at 6 centimeters for several hours. Listen carefully to what happens when her doctor suggests manual dilation in an attempt to avoid a second C-section. Go find us on social media and find Tonya’s episode image. Tell us what your most memorable moment from or first 100 episodes is!Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

99 Tonya's VBAC + Abnormal Shaped Uterus

Mary's first pregnancy was pretty normal, although she had it in her mind that she wanted a natural birth, she trusted her provider when it was suggested that a C-section was the better way to go. Recovery did not go well for her, and some aspects of being a new mother, such as breastfeeding, were very much a daily struggle. With her second, she attempted a VBAC, but her labor stalled and stalled and stalled, and she ended up with a second C-section. Third time's a charm? Yep, third time's a charm. ___________________  Topics/keywords: VBA2C, breastfeeding, postpartum Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mary's first pregnancy was pretty normal, although she had it in her mind that she wanted a natural birth, she trusted her provider when it was suggested that a C-section was the better way to go. Recovery did not go well for her, and some aspects of being a new mother, such as breastfeeding, were very much a daily struggle. With her second, she attempted a VBAC, but her labor stalled and stalled and stalled, and she ended up with a second C-section. Third time's a charm? Yep, third time's a charm. ___________________  Topics/keywords: VBA2C, breastfeeding, postpartum Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

120 Mary's VBA2C + VBA2C Tips

We are SO excited to share Rachel’s story with you today! Rachel is one of Meagan’s own clients and her story is so inspiring. She started educating herself right from the very beginning, and was one of the very first people in our “How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents” class when it launched in Utah. She switched providers and followed her intuition closely as it guided her through some very specific decisions during her pregnancy and birth. You don’t want to miss this VBAC Birth Center Transfer story. Find out more about the online version of our VBAC prep class at thevbaclink.com/vbac-class.  Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are SO excited to share Rachel’s story with you today! Rachel is one of Meagan’s own clients and her story is so inspiring. She started educating herself right from the very beginning, and was one of the very first people in our “How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents” class when it launched in Utah. She switched providers and followed her intuition closely as it guided her through some very specific decisions during her pregnancy and birth. You don’t want to miss this VBAC Birth Center Transfer story. Find out more about the online version of our VBAC prep class at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbac-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/vbac-class</a>.  Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakersSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

77 Rachel's VBAC + VBAC Education

Tabitha’s story is impressive! She has had 2 VBACs after having 4 (yes, four!) C-sections. Her OB told her that nobody in their right mind would touch her with a ten-foot pole when she wanted to VBAC. Now, that OB is a supportive midwife. See what happened to help her change her mind in this incredible VBAC story. You can find more about VBAMC on our VBAC blog at .thevbaclink.com/vbamc/.  Our NEW VBAC shop! fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook @thevbaclink on Instagram Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our YouTube Channel. More VBAC information www.thevbaclink.com Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Tabitha’s story is impressive! She has had 2 VBACs after having 4 (yes, four!) C-sections. Her OB told her that nobody in their right mind would touch her with a ten-foot pole when she wanted to VBAC. Now, that OB is a supportive midwife. See what happened to help her change her mind in this incredible VBAC story. You can find more about VBAMC on our VBAC blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/vbamc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.thevbaclink.com/vbamc/</a>. <ul><li><a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our NEW VBAC shop</a>!</li> <li><a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/thevbaclink/episode/update/id/fb.me/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fb.me/thevbaclink</a> for Facebook</li> <li><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevbaclink" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thevbaclink</a> on Instagram</li> <li>Find Meagan and Julie’s birth videos on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLADirubsALvgKEmab2svV_uWMs7H_MtwC&amp;v=ld-SBMQlpug" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube Channel.</a></li> <li>More VBAC information <a href="http://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thevbaclink.com</a></li> </ul>Please note, to get stories from all over the country and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

31 Tabitha's VBAC + VBAC After Multiple C-sections

Sarah's first pregnancy happened very quickly as she and her husband first started trying but unfortunately ended with a miscarriage.  Having trouble getting pregnant again, they took the route of intrauterine insemination, which was successful. But, understandably, in the back of her mind, Sarah wondered if this one too would miscarry. Better news this time. The pregnancy went the duration, and she was fully prepared when she went to the hospital to have the baby, or she thought she was.   Labor was not pleasant (I mean, is it for anybody?), and even though she reached 10 centimeters dilation, the hospital staff pushed her into agreeing to a C-section.   She had difficulty finding a supportive provider or even a midwife after finding out she was pregnant again a year or two later, so she said to herself, 'You know what? Fine. I'll do it myself, at home. No medication, no intervention, no nothing. Just me and my husband.'   And, she went through with it. Hear how it went for her in this episode. ============================================================ Topics/keywords: trans machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine), nitrous oxide, birth plan, pelvic organ prolapse, Autonomous Birth Project on FB, Birth Uprising,  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sarah's first pregnancy happened very quickly as she and her husband first started trying but unfortunately ended with a miscarriage. Having trouble getting pregnant again, they took the route of intrauterine insemination, which was successful. But, understandably, in the back of her mind, Sarah wondered if this one too would miscarry. Better news this time. The pregnancy went the duration, and she was fully prepared when she went to the hospital to have the baby, or she thought she was. Labor was not pleasant (I mean, is it for anybody?), and even though she reached 10 centimeters dilation, the hospital staff pushed her into agreeing to a C-section. She had difficulty finding a supportive provider or even a midwife after finding out she was pregnant again a year or two later, so she said to herself, 'You know what? Fine. I'll do it myself, at home. No medication, no intervention, no nothing. Just me and my husband.' And, she went through with it. Hear how it went for her in this episode. ============================================================ Topics/keywords: trans machine (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation machine), nitrous oxide, birth plan, pelvic organ prolapse, Autonomous Birth Project on FB, Birth Uprising,  Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

117 Sarah's VBAC + Birth Locations

Today we answer your emails! How long should I wait between having a C-section and getting pregnant again? How do I deal with an unsupportive provider who doesn't take my VBAC birth plan seriously? How do I know my provider is or isn’t giving me biased or just plain bad information? Do I need to worry about uterine rupture? What should I do if, when trying for a VBAC and my due date is approaching, I am given a deadline to birth my baby or else it’s off to surgery we go? What are the benefits of having a doula on my birth team? Tune in as we go through our inbox and answer the most common and some unique questions.  Find out more answers to out most common and uncommon questions on our VBAC blog thevbaclink.com/blog. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Today we answer your emails! <ul><li>How long should I wait between having a C-section and getting pregnant again?</li> <li>How do I deal with an unsupportive provider who doesn't take my VBAC birth plan seriously?</li> <li>How do I know my provider is or isn’t giving me biased or just plain bad information?</li> <li>Do I need to worry about uterine rupture?</li> <li>What should I do if, when trying for a VBAC and my due date is approaching, I am given a deadline to birth my baby or else it’s off to surgery we go?</li> <li>What are the benefits of having a doula on my birth team?</li> </ul>Tune in as we go through our inbox and answer the most common and some unique questions.  Find out more answers to out most common and uncommon questions on our VBAC blog <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/blog</a>. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

98 Julie and Meagan Answer Your Emails

One of the questions we get asked the most is how far between pregnancies should a parent wait before getting pregnant when preparing for VBAC. Today we have Jana from Missouri with us sharing the exciting story of her VBAC just 15 months after her Cesarean, that’s just 6 months between pregnancies! The current facts show that after 6 months your Cesarean scar is as healed as it will ever be and that after 6 months there is no increased risk for rupture. You can learn more about that and find the referenced study on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/length-between-pregnancies-c-section-to-vbac  Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of the questions we get asked the most is how far between pregnancies should a parent wait before getting pregnant when preparing for VBAC. Today we have Jana from Missouri with us sharing the exciting story of her VBAC just 15 months after her Cesarean, that’s just 6 months between pregnancies! The current facts show that after 6 months your Cesarean scar is as healed as it will ever be and that after 6 months there is no increased risk for rupture. You can learn more about that and find the referenced study on our VBAC blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/length-between-pregnancies-c-section-to-vbac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/length-between-pregnancies-c-section-to-vbac</a> Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

85 Jana's VBAC + 6 Months Between Pregnancies

Summer had her VBA2C after moving to a brand new area where she didn't know anyone or have any connections to a supportive provider. However, everything ended up coming together perfectly and you will never guess how! Shortly after she got pregnant she found us at The VBAC Link and was hooked on our podcast from the get-go. Find out more about how to find a supportive VBAC provider on or blog at thevbaclink.com/post/vbac-provider Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Summer had her VBA2C after moving to a brand new area where she didn't know anyone or have any connections to a supportive provider. However, everything ended up coming together perfectly and you will never guess how! Shortly after she got pregnant she found us at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The VBAC Link</a> and was hooked on our podcast from the get-go. Find out more about how to find a supportive VBAC provider on or blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/post/vbac-provider" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/post/vbac-provider</a> Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

92 Summer's VBA2C + VBAC Providers

Steven Roushar

If you’ve ever wondered what chiropractors actually do to help you prepare for birth, this is a must-listen episode. Today we are interviewing Steven Roushar, from Flow Chiropractic, a local chiropractor based out of Lehi, Utah. We discuss all things related to chiropractic care and preparing for VBAC. He talks about his own wife's VBAC and then, he reveals the most embarrassing way he met Julie. This is a must listen for anyone wanting some great info coupled with a good old belly laugh. Find out more about chiropractic care and VBAC on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/benefits-of-chiropractic-care-for-vbac.  Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

If you’ve ever wondered what chiropractors actually do to help you prepare for birth, this is a must-listen episode. Today we are interviewing Steven Roushar, from<a href="https://www.getflowchiro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Flow Chiropractic</a>, a local chiropractor based out of Lehi, Utah. We discuss all things related to chiropractic care and preparing for VBAC. He talks about his own wife's VBAC and then, he reveals the most embarrassing way he met Julie. This is a must listen for anyone wanting some great info coupled with a good old belly laugh. Find out more about chiropractic care and VBAC on our VBAC blog at <a href="https://www.thevbaclink.com/benefits-of-chiropractic-care-for-vbac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thevbaclink.com/benefits-of-chiropractic-care-for-vbac</a>.  Please note, in order to get stories from all over the country, and even other countries, we record using phone lines. For this reason, audio quality may vary between episodes and speakers.Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

76 Chiropractic Care and VBAC with Steven Roushar

Sadly, Brittany's first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage. Her second pregnancy did not miscarry, and like so many first time mothers, she had some sort of vague idea that she wanted what she thought of as 'unmedicated, natural childbirth.' Which is all well and good, but when she reached her due date, a bunch of stuff came flying at her, and fast. More or less regular pregnancy and childbirth stuff, but she just wasn't ready for it and didn't have a backup plan. And again like so many first time mothers, she was left disappointed and sad when that first baby was delivered via C-section. Her next pregnancy was uneventful, just like her previous one. But with her first child, she didn't really get to a stage where contractions had a chance to kick in. This third pregnancy, however, labor started early and lasted a long time. How long? Two and a half eventful days. Powerful, intense contractions every 5 minutes. Almost no sleep. Did all of that labor pay off with a VBAC baby? Listen and find out. Find out more about all things VBAC at thevbaclink.com.blog Topics/keywords: military peace corps joke, miscarriage, long labor, small pelvisSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sadly, Brittany's first pregnancy ended with a miscarriage. Her second pregnancy did not miscarry, and like so many first time mothers, she had some sort of vague idea that she wanted what she thought of as 'unmedicated, natural childbirth.' Which is all well and good, but when she reached her due date, a bunch of stuff came flying at her, and fast. More or less regular pregnancy and childbirth stuff, but she just wasn't ready for it and didn't have a backup plan. And again like so many first time mothers, she was left disappointed and sad when that first baby was delivered via C-section. Her next pregnancy was uneventful, just like her previous one. But with her first child, she didn't really get to a stage where contractions had a chance to kick in. This third pregnancy, however, labor started early and lasted a long time. How long? Two and a half eventful days. Powerful, intense contractions every 5 minutes. Almost no sleep. Did all of that labor pay off with a VBAC baby? Listen and find out. Find out more about all things VBAC at thevbaclink.com.blog Topics/keywords: military peace corps joke, miscarriage, long labor, small pelvisSupport this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/the-vbac-link/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a>

113 Brittany's VBAC + Big Babies and Small Pelvises

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