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Here at The VBAC Link, our mission is to improve birth after Cesarean by providing education, support, and a community of like-minded people. NO matter what way you choose to birth, we want to support you during your journey in helping you know your options for birth. Welcome to our circle; we are so glad you are here!
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Laura's first baby was failure to descend and ended in a Cesarean. 3 years later Laura and her husband were able to conceive with IUI. During her pregnancy, her baby was diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (smaller baby than it should be). Through many discussions and changed plans, they took the diagnosis away and changed her due date forward because they knew the day she conceived due to the IUI. Just days before her due date, Laura went into labor. She labored at home and arrived at the hospital dilated to a 10! Laura was able to push her baby out despite the fears and doubts she had.
At the end of the episode, Julie discusses due dates and what you can do to track the date you conceive. Check out the links below for more information.
Main Episode Topics:
- Failure to descend
- Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
- Infertility
- IUI (intrauterine insemination)
- Due dates
- Basal Body Temperature (BBT)
This episode is brought to you by, How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents:
Our course is not a typical childbirth class. We focus exclusively on the extra information you need to prepare yourself for the best chance of a successful VBAC.
How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
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Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Kate tells us all about her birth experiences in England and how they differ from birth in the US. She was induced at 38+1 with her first baby, which led to an emergency Cesarean. Kate was so happy that her baby was healthy and safe, but she felt her body "failed" her. She found a supportive provider to guide her through her second pregnancy. Kate went into labor at 41+2 and labored at home until she reached 8cm. She was able to achieve her VBAC with the support of her husband, doula, and midwives.
Main Episode Topics:
- Birth in England
- Midwifery
- Pessary
- Cesarean Rates
This episode is brought to you by, How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents:
Our course is not a typical childbirth class. We focus exclusively on the extra information you need to prepare yourself for the best chance of a successful VBAC.
How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Additional Links:
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
In this episode, Julie and Meagan talk about their most popular blogs. They go into detail on where they get the information and resources to write their blogs. They also talk about their most popular blogs in more depth. They also talk about their most popular blogs in more depth. Including birth intervals when seeking a VBAC, the CPD diagnosis, big babies, birth trauma and baby positioning.
Use the search bar on our website to search for different topics in our blogs.
Advanced VBAC Doula Certification Program
How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Keywords/Topics: birth intervals; small pelvis; cpd; big baby; baby position; birth trauma; scar tissue
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In this episode, Molly shares her Cesarean and her two VBAC stories. Her Cesarean was a birth center transfer due to no progression after 5 hours of pushing. Molly's second birth was a VBAC at a birth center where she had a 4th degree tear and was transferred to the hospital to be repaired. Her third birth is what Molly calls her "dream birth" with no tearing!
How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Molly's Birth Services Facebook Page
Molly's Instagram Handle: @mollywogray
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Topics/Keywords: midwives; gbs; posterior; postpartum anxiety; doula; perineum massage
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this episode, Amber shares her VBAC story! She talks about her Cesarean birth for failure to progress and tells how redemptive her VBAC birth was. Especially when she progressed farther than her first birth.
Also in this episode, Amber, Julie, and Meagan talk about their emotional and mental postpartum experiences.
We would like to thank this episodes sponsor, Betterhelp Counseling whose mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get 20% off your first session by going to betterhelp.com/vbac.
Topics/Keywords: depression; anxiety; meditation; castor oil; postpartum
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Julie and Meagan answer all your questions! From herbal supplements, switching providers, turning your OP baby, dilation, uterine scar, cervical lip, and more!
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Tiffany shares all about her struggles with infertility, including an ectopic pregnancy where she lost one of her tubes. She goes on to share about her breech Cesarean and her VBAC, both in military hospitals. Tiffany was able to labor at home for awhile, and arrived at the hospital at a 5. She goes into great detail about her labor, and what she was feeling both physically and emotionally every step of the way. The pushing stage came differently than Tiffany expected, so she adapted and was able to get her baby here vaginally.
How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Topics/Keywords: Nuchal Hand, Military, Infertility, Doula,
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Amy shares about her Home VBAC with her amazing group of midwives. She talks about how changing providers from an OB to a midwife wasn't as big of a change as she expected, it was just about finding someone she felt would listen to her and that she felt comfortable with. Later in this episode, Julie and Meagan talk about the physiological side of pushing and the best positions to birth in.
We want to thank this episode's sponsor, Betterhelp Counseling, whose mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get 10% off your first session by going to betterhelp.com/vbac.
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Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Jocelyn had a Cesarean due to her baby being breech, and was so grateful she had her doula with her. She shares all about the differences of her birth experiences from her Cesarean in Germany, and her VBAC in the U.S. Jocelyn was able to find a VBAC supportive provider in the rural area she lives in, and didn't have to travel an hour and a half to the city for her VBAC!
We want to thank this episode's sponsor, Betterhelp Counseling, whose mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, convenient - so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Get 10% off your first session by going to betterhelp.com/vbac.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Rebecca had a Cesarean due to meconium in her baby's lungs and was unable to meet him for 9 hours after birth. She then had to search outside of her home area to find providers who took VBAC clients. After being in labor for hours, she checked in to the hospital and shortly checked out for minimal progress and was told "I hope you go into labor soon!" After a couple more hours of labor at a hotel, she went back to the hospital to be checked again. Listen to find out how Rebecca's story ends!
Check out our blog to find out how you can advocate to reverse a VBAC ban in your community! The Truth About VBAC Bans