Bästa VBAC podcaster (2024)

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Episode 312 VBAC Basics with Meagan & Julie 59:49

4d ago59:49

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This episode goes back to the basics and is a great place to start on your VBAC journey! Julie joins Meagan today as they talk about many common questions beginning with reasons why providers tell women they can’t go for a VBAC. Topics today include: Nuchal cords Big babies Small pelvises Arrest of descent Third-trimester ultrasounds Cervical dilat…

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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:22

5d ago19:22

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So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that So many of us …

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Episode 311 Sami's VBAC After an Unexpected Breech Cesarean 41:49

6d ago41:49

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Upon arriving at the hospital during her first labor, Sami was told that her baby’s heart rate wasn’t stable, Pitocin was necessary, and a C-section was most likely going to be the safest mode of delivery. After laboring for a while, she was wheeled to the OR but the anesthesiologist was running behind schedule. Sami was checked and discovered she …

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Episode 310 Kristen's Healing VBAC with a Special Scar 46:23

10d ago46:23

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Every pregnancy and birth experience is different. That is true for everyone, but especially for Kristen. Kristen joins us from Provo, Utah, and shares her experiences with an initial vaginal birth, a diagnosis of omphacele with a Cesarean and infant loss with her second that left her with a special scar, an induced, medicated hospital VBAC with he…

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Episode 309 How to Tell if the VBAC/HBAC Information You See is Real or Fake 33:04

12d ago33:04

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Julie Francom joins Meagan on the podcast to talk about checking the validity of the information you see surrounding VBAC. There is so much information out there and so much misinformation that we want to help you figure out what is actually evidence-based! Julie and Meagan draw on their personal experiences with making corrections to information t…

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Episode 308 Shannon's VBA3C + Doubt From Her Delivery Team 44:14

18d ago44:14

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“I did it. They said I couldn’t, but I did it.” When planning for her VBA3C, Shannon got just about as much kickback as someone can get. She was ambushed. She was coerced. She was given the scariest information. Shannon joins us from England today and talks about how each of her four births brought her to where she is today. By the time she was pre…

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Episode 307 Dr. Christina Pinnock + High-Risk Situations & What They Mean for TOLAC 57:59

20d ago57:59

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Dr. Christina Pinnock is a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist/Perinatologist based in California and creator of the ZerotoFour Podcast. She is here to help us tackle topics like what constitutes a high-risk pregnancy, lupus, preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, gestational diabetes, fibroids, and bicornuate uteruses and how they relate to VBAC. The overar…

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Morgan Martin's Story: A Positive VBAC After a Miscarriage and Unplanned C-section 1:02:06

20d ago1:02:06

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On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section story. Prepa…

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Episode 306 Kelsey's Birth Center VBAC + Talk About Forceps 1:10:44

24d ago1:10:44

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Our friend, Kelsey, shares with us today what giving birth is like in Canada. From moving and traveling between provinces, Kelsey had experienced different models of care and when it came time to prepare for her VBAC, she was very proactive about choosing a birth environment where she felt safest. From a scary Cesarean under general anesthesia to a…

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Episode 305 Perinatal Fitness with Gina Conley from MamasteFit 51:09

27d ago51:09

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The amazing Gina Conley from MamasteFit joins Meagan today to answer your questions all about perinatal fitness! Gina is a birth doula, perinatal fitness trainer, and founder of MamasteFit. In partnership with her sister, Roxanne, who is a labor and delivery nurse and student-midwife, MamasteFit is a place for women to find education courses and …

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Episode 304 Aisha's Surprise Breech HBAC 51:31

1M ago51:31

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Aisha’s first baby was a scheduled Cesarean for a breech presentation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Though she was symptom-free, Aisha tested positive for COVID and was not able to be with her husband or her baby right after birth. Her surgery was routine and uneventful, but the isolation left her devastated. Aisha moved and was livin…

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Episode 303 Kristen's 2VBAC Stories with Preeclampsia 54:24

1M ago54:24

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Kristen joins us today to share her tough C-section and two beautiful VBAC stories! After a 41-week elective induction that turned into a C-section and a 2.5-week NICU stay due to meconium and heart decelerations, Kristen was very nervous about giving birth again. She found The VBAC Link Podcast and found hope. Through her VBAC research, she gained…

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Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago 27:22

1M ago27:22

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Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your family, you'll w…

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Do Moms Really Want a Course to Prepare for a VBAC? 11:11

1M ago11:11

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As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas. BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premium podcast epi…

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Episode 302 Emily's CBAC + How Views Can Change 55:33

1M ago55:33

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Emily’s first birth experience was a home birth turned hospital transfer which ended in a C-section and then a birth center VBAC ending in hospital transfer and another C-section with her second. She found herself feeling alone, frustrated, and surrounded by people who just didn't get it as she worked to process the trauma and grief of not one but …

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Episode 301 Janelle's Beautiful VBAC + Signs of PPD + What is Vaginal Cleansing? 53:22

1M ago53:22

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Today’s episode is full of love. Meagan’s doula partner, Christin Carlson, joins as co-host today to hear their client, Janelle, share her beautiful VBAC story. Janelle’s first baby was determined to stay frank breech even after two ECV attempts. Her water broke on its own before her scheduled date. In prep for her surgery, Janelle unexpectedly exp…

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62. Nancy Loeffler's VBAC and grief journey 35:11

2M ago35:11

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Can you imagine having a VBAC over 40 years ago?! Listen to this episode so you can hear Nancy's VBAC story and her experiences with grief and how she helps other's through it now! Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Sticking to your desires even when hospital staff doesn't agree 🔥 How planning a VBAC can change you in more ways than you might imag…

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Episode 300 with Meagan & Julie + Where We Started & Where We Are Now 43:26

2M ago43:26

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We can hardly believe that we have recorded 300 episodes! Meagan brings Julie on the podcast today to take a look back at how The VBAC Link Podcast started, the growth they have both experienced along the way and where they are now. Since 2018, we have shared laughter, tears, heartache, and joy through your stories. Thank you to all of our listener…

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Episode 299 Katie's Healing VBAC + Home Birth Transfer 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

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Katie joins us today to tell us about her two birth experiences in Germany. Although she strongly advocated for herself during her first birth, Katie was extremely mistreated. Her labor and horrible C-section experience left her with intense PTSD straining her relationship with both her baby and her husband. Katie knew that if she wanted to have an…

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Do I Really Need a Doula to Have a VBAC? 13:20

2M ago13:20

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Send me a text if you have any questions or comments! Many women question whether or not they REALLY need a doula in order to have a VBAC. There are several potential benefits to having a doula including: Decreased need for pain medication like epidurals. Decreased rate of induction of labor. Potential for shorter labor times. Decreased rate of c-s…

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Episode 298 Jenny's VBAC After Baby Was Breech + Intense Travel 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

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Jenny’s story is one of pure gratitude and joy. She is so grateful to be a mother, for the miracle of her pregnancies, for a breech baby who flipped late in her second pregnancy, for the chance to experience labor, and for a beautiful, successful VBAC. Jenny talks about all of the ways she prepped and how she even had to travel over a mountain pass…

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Episode 297 Macy's Amazing HBA2C + What Does the Evidence Show for VBA2C? 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Macy’s first birth was a scheduled C-section due to breech presentation that required follow-up exploratory surgery due to an unknown cause of internal bleeding. Unfortunately, her surgeon had accidentally nicked an ab muscle. Macy’s recovery was very difficult. With her second, doctors were nervous about her chances of VBAC and would only let her …

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61. Maternal Mental Health Month, your mental health matters! 20:21

2M ago20:21

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Maternal mental health is a crucial issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives. Here are the main takeaways from this episode 🔥 Understanding what Maternal Mental is 🔥 Recognizing the signs of mental health disorders 🔥 Places you can get help from 🔥 Why it's important to address this issue sooner rather than later Resources from …

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Episode 296 Brooke's VBAC with a Subchorionic Hematoma 1:10:12

2M ago1:10:12

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“Control what you can control.” Brooke’s birth experiences have not been without challenges. She first had an extremely difficult miscarriage during COVID followed by intense bleeding due to massive subchorionic hemorrhages during her other two pregnancies. Her first delivery was a very traumatic C-section from not being completely anesthetized. Af…

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Episode 295 Dr. Kendra's Empowering HBAC + Tips From a VBAC Doula 57:28

2M ago57:28

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Today’s episode has a wealth of information you won’t want to miss! Dr. Kendra Ohora is a Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist and also a VBAC mom. From being told she would never have children to currently expecting her third baby boy, Kendra shares how prioritizing her mental health helped her through some really tough years. Kendra’s fi…

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60. Doula Autumn McLees HBAC story and her 6 important tips for VBAC hopefuls 44:52

2M ago44:52

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Contemplating a homebirth after cesarean aka an HBAC? Check out this episode so you can get the perspective from a doula and HBAC mom herself Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 Recognizing where our birth fears stem from 🔥 6 tips to help you plan for your VBAC/HBAC 🔥 How your partner can feel more comfortable and confident with having an HBAC 🔥How…

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Episode 294 Hannah's Induced VBAC due to Preeclampsia + More on the Pelvic Floor with Co-host Rebecca 52:45

2M ago52:45

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Meagan has a new co-host today! Rebecca, a pelvic floor physical therapist and a VBAC Link doula located in Georgia joins Meagan while our friend Hannah from North Carolina shares her birth stories. This episode stresses again the true importance of not just a supportive provider, but of a supportive practice including hospital policies, the team o…

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Episode 293 Heidi's VBAC + Gestational Diabetes, GBS & Advanced Maternal Age 1:12:55

2M ago1:12:55

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It can be difficult to find VBAC support with gestational diabetes and most who are supportive of VBAC highly recommend a 39-week induction. Heidi’s first pregnancy/birth included gestational diabetes with daily insulin injections, a 39-week induction, Penicillin during labor for GBS, pushing for five hours, and a C-section for arrest of descent du…

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How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Send me a text if you have any questions or comments! Imagine walking into labor and delivery prepared with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for the birth experience you've envisioned. That's exactly what HeHe Stewart, from Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge, is here to talk about. We talk about ways to turn the often overwhelming tas…

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

2M ago41:08

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

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

2M ago49:36

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

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

3M ago48:36

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

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

3M ago1:02:35

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

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

3M ago41:05

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

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

3M ago58:34

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

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Can I Have a VBAC After Multiple C-Sections? 37:47

3M ago37:47

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Send me a text if you have any questions or comments! Today Petra joins me on Motherhood Flow, to share her four birth stories including a VBA3C (VBAC after three c-sections). She is a voice demanding change in childbirth advocacy. Each insight shared in our conversation serves as a call to action, encouraging mothers to stand firm in their birthin…

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

3M ago46:02

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

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

3M ago36:59

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

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

3M ago54:27

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

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

3M ago38:29

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

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Episode 286 Alexis' Peaceful CBAC 54:55

3M ago54:55

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

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

3M ago1:03:36

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

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

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

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

3M ago42:11

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

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

3M ago1:05:34

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

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

4M ago43:13

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

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

4M ago49:51

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

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

4M ago1:03:23

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

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

4M ago40:14

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

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

4M ago47:29

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

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