The VBAC Link

24 Jenni's VBAC + GBS

Jenni’s birth is one for the books! Snowstorms, a crazy car ride, bearing down next to a jeep, and a baby born just minutes after arriving at the hospital. This story is full of twists and turns, and you will be laughing so hard at the end when you hear Jenni share what her husband told her NOT to say on the podcast! Check out the statistics and other info about GBS on our VBAC blog thevbaclink.com/blog.

• Our NEW VBAC shop!
• 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.

23 Diana + Healing Birth Trauma

Try not to cry as you listen to Diana share the store of her first birth, a home birth transfer, that was traumatic from arrival at the hospital through her C-section recovery. Two years later, she fell pregnant unexpectedly and, while still terrified from her first birth, almost instantly fell in love with having another baby and different birth experiences. You HAVE to hear her share about the healing process and her triumphant VBAC. We talk about birth trauma and healing, and the book “How to Heal a Bad Birth” (spoiler, you NEED this book, go grab it now). Then, head over to our blog at thevbaclink.com/how-to-heal-from-birth-trauma/ for more info on birth trauma and more about this incredible book!

• Diana’s Instagram account @aninstrumentsofthypeace
• How to Heal a Bad Birth
• Our NEW VBAC shop!
• 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.

22 Nichole's VBAC + VBAC Essentials

Nichole shares the inspirational story of her journey from scheduled C-section while living in Florida to successful VBAC in Chicago, Illinois. Her VBAC journey is incredible, and you will laugh and be amazed as you hear her story through a quick onset of labor to pushing out her baby, all while sick with pneumonia. Her VBAC shifted her entire life as she now works hard to empower and inspire women and mothers everywhere. You can find Nichole on her Facebook group here and Instagram here. Listen in for a BIG announcement; we think you will be excited!

• Our NEW VBAC shop!
• 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.

21 Clare's VBAC + VBAC Interventions

Meet Clare, another Mom of some BIG BABIES. Her first birth was 48 hours long, ending in a C-section. Her VBAC birth was much shorter, and you will never guess where she ended up delivering her 9lb, 13oz baby. We love her, and her story is incredible, send us a message on Instagram and let us know what you think. You can find the information about B.R.A.I.N. and how to assess interventions on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/interventions-use-your-brain/

• 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.

20 Courtney's VBAC + The Four Main Reasons for C-sections

Join Courtney, one of Julie’s first VBAC clients, as she shares the story of her VBAC and HBAC. After being told her first baby was “probably too big to push out,” her first child and C-section baby ended up being just 7lb 12oz. Her next two VBAC babies were a whole pound and larger than that! If you are looking for an experience in the hospital with a C-section, a hospital VBAC, and a home VBAC (HBAC), this is the perfect episode. Then, we touch on the four main reasons for a primary Cesarean. You can find the information and how to avoid repeat C-sections for those reasons on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/the-4-main-reasons-for-c-sections-and-how-to-avoid-them/

• fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook
• @thevbaclink on Instagram
• Follow and subscribe!!
• More VBAC information www.utahvbaclink.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.

19 Lindsay's VBAC + VBAC Quick Facts

Lindsay is one of the most inspiring people you will ever meet! Her VBAC baby’s due date was just one week before her other baby was scheduled for a bone marrow transplant several states away. She shares the journey through cesarean, VBAC, and then on to Boston for the transplant, all while living together with a blended family of six children, her ex-husband, and her current husband. This family is truly inspiring and full of hope, love, and sacrifice for family. Make sure to follow Lindsey on Instagram and her website listed below.

• Instagram: @electriclinzyland
• Website: blendedfamilyadventure.com
• Podcast: thewickedugly.podbean.com
• fb.me/thevbaclink for Facebook
• @thevbaclink on Instagram
• Follow and subscribe!!
• More VBAC information 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.

18 Leslie's HBAC + Special Scars

Leslie's story on VBAC with a special scar is incredible! Her OBGYN told her she was a "ticking time bomb" just waiting for rupture.  Her thoughts on birth, in general, will inspire and educate any woman preparing for any birth. Leslie is one of Julie's high school besties. They shared their VBAC journeys just one month apart, so; this makes this episode extra special for us! You can find even more information about Special Scars on our VBAC blog at thevbaclink.com/special-scars/

• Specialscars.org
• Special Scars Facebook Page - Message the admins if you have a special scar!
• 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.

17 Taylor's VBAC After TTTS and SIUGR + What is TOLAC?

Taylor’s births are quite the experience! Her first pregnancy was surprise twins! Halfway through her pregnancy, they found out that the twins had Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and selective intrauterine growth restriction (SIUGR). If you don’t know what that means, you will learn in an exciting and nail-biting way as we travel the pregnancy and birth with Taylor, her husband, and her children. Then, she shares her journey through her second pregnancy, a VBAC, with a beautiful story. Out fact today is defining TOLAC and what exactly it means in your pregnancy and birth space. You can find even more information about TOLAC on our VBAC blog at What is TOLAC? The Difference Between TOLAC and VBAC

• @finandvince Instagram
• 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.

16 Rachel's VBAC and HBAC + True Informed Consent

Rachel shares an incredible journey with us through an unplanned cesarean, a less than ideal hospital VBAC, and a more triumphant HBAC! During both hospital births, the staff performed procedures on her without asking or without explaining much at all. The lack of informed consent and refusal is genuinely devastating. You will switch from being appalled to laughing out loud with Julie and Meagan as you listen to Rachel share the details of her home birth. Someone could learn just about everything they need to know to have a satisfying birth experience by learning about all the different scenarios she went through. Then, Julie gets on a soapbox about what proper informed consent looks like according to the AMA (American Medical Association’s) guidelines. We love her story, and we know you will, too! You can find even more information on proper informed consent on our VBAC blog at The Truth About Informed Consent

• 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.

15 DR Cormano Q&A With a VBAC Friendly OBGYN

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.