12. Honoring Her CBAC and the Beauty of Doulas - Kelsey Stumpf

The Mother's Embrace

This is such a helpful episode as it contrasts two different birth experiences. In our conversation, a lot comes to light about this idea of a continuation of care. If you are pregnant, if you are thinking about becoming pregnant, or if you're thinking about growing your family, this episode will bring to light the contrast of our experiences and illuminate the power of continuation of care. As mothers, we need to advocate for ourselves and decide what kind of experiences we want to have in our births. Tune in as Kelsey explains what a CBAC is and what advice Kelsey would tell a former version of herself.

In this Episode:

• [ 7:20 ] All about Kelsey and her beautiful family
• [ 16:30 ] What it’s like being pregnant during the pandemic
• [ 18:15 ] Kelsey speaks about her second birth
• [ 36:00 ] The differences between Kelsey’s first and second birth
• [ 39:20 ] How a CBAC will affect women
• [ 43:00 ] What Kelsey would tell an earlier version of herself

Quotes:

• “Breastfeeding came really naturally and easily, which was such a relief.”
• “On paper, I feel like my second birth would be a lot more traumatizing.”
• “At the end of the day, I did the right thing for my baby.”
• “God will always welcome you with open arms.”
• “A C-section may happen. It doesn't have to be traumatic, and it doesn't have to be stressful.”

Resources:

Kelsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kels_stumpf/

The VBAC Link Podcast: https://www.thevbaclink.com/podcast/

My Website: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcamfield/

Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themothers.embrace/