Michelle shares her 2nd baby’s birth story: a shorter-than-average induction due to gestational hypertension and without pain medications. She also details the emotional complexities about growing from having one baby to two.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 127 - A Faith-Filled Home Waterbirth: Doula Ann’s 2nd Birth
Doula Ann shares her 2nd baby’s waterbirth at home with midwives using Christian hypnobirthing techniques.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 125 - A VBAC Success Story: The Power of Prep & Support
Donna shares the details of her triumphant vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) and the many things she did differently the second time to achieve her VBAC.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 124 - Rachel’s VBA2C: A Black Mother and Advocate’s Path to Doula Work
Rachel shares her journey from two traumatic c-section births to a triumphant vaginal birth after 2 cesareans (VBA2C), and we discuss the disparities for Black birthing people and how much advocacy and change is needed.
Read moreBirth Matters Podcast, Ep 122 - From 2 C-Sections to VBA2C Success: The VBAC Link with Meagan Heaton
Meagan Heaton of The VBAC Link shares her 3 birth stories including 2 cesareans and a VBA2C, and then we discuss strategies for finding a vaginal birth after cesarean supportive provider, safety, and other aspects of VBAC.
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