Best Hbac Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 315 Emmy's Empowering HBAC After Failure to Descend 50:40

6d ago50:40

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“It was perfect. It really was. I would do it again and I would do it the exact same way. I felt safe and I felt respected and I felt like there was never a moment in it that I was scared.” Emmy’s first birth was a medicated hospital birth turned C-section after two hours of unsuccessful pushing. Her greatest trauma was being so out of it that her …

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Birth Affirmation Mini Episode 15:30

3h ago15:30

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Dani equips you with a birth affirmation episode that allows you to center and ground yourself. Use this episode as much as you like, especially when in labor. Modalities used during this episode are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Support the Show.By Danis Bailey, MSW, MFT, Full Spectrum Doula

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Ep 3 Discovering Your Why 8:50

3h ago8:50

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Dani explores the phrase of Mark Twain and applies it to the realm of birth, in this episode the modality used in motivational interviewing which allows the listener to find their strength from within, empowers them and their choice to give birth or become a parent and helps them sort through their motivation on their birth choices. If you would li…

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Ep 168//First Time Mom Homebirth Story | "This was all I knew!" 56:01

15h ago56:01

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I love a good birth story and this one is so sweet! If I had a quarter for anytime I heard a first time mom say she’s going to birth at a birth center or hospital for the first one “just in case.” There is no “test run” in your childbaring years. Every birth is so different and deserving of love, care and respect. Each birth is different and each b…

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Episode 319 Caylee's 2VBACs with Preterm Inductions + Cholestasis 41:57

5h ago41:57

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Caylee joins us from Canada sharing her experience with two VBACs after a twin Cesarean birth. She also shares what it was like having cholestasis in all three pregnancies. Cholestasis is a liver condition that slows or stalls the flow of bile. Meagan and Caylee discuss in greater detail what cholestasis means during pregnancy, what symptoms can lo…

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Ep 46 Has Midwifery Changed? With Sara Edwards CNM 44:02

3h ago44:02

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Sara Edwards has devoted her 35-year career to transforming nurse-midwifery research, education, and clinical practice caring for women before, during and after pregnancy and birth. She is also a nurse researcher examining how the mother’s gut microbiome health impacts fetal and maternal health. Over her career, caring f…

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Introduction Ep 3:51

4h ago3:51

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Welcome to the VBAC podcast with Danis Bailey (Dani) ! This is our introductory episode so you know what to expect as we continue to grow and learn over the next few years ! Feel free to check out our website thevbacdoulafl.com Support the Show.By Danis Bailey, MSW, MFT, Full Spectrum Doula

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494: Reflecting on Eight Years Of Doing It At Home: A Farewell to Our Podcast Journey 45:39

8h ago45:39

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Here we are, folks. This is the final new episode that we’ll be putting out for Doing It At Home. It’s been a magical 8 years. We sat down to share some of our thoughts, memories and takeaways with you all. Thank you for supporting this space, whether you’ve listened to every single episode or this is your first time tuning in, we’re grateful that …

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Ep 167//Homebirth After 2 Hospital Births with Samara 46:35

3h ago46:35

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I have another homebirth story for you today! Samara chose to have a homebirth after experiencing 2 hospital births that weren’t exactly what she was looking for. She had a deep desire to homebirth and through a turn of events she pursued that option with her third. Samara is a stay at home mama to three little ones, a 5 year old girl, a 3 year old…

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Episode 318 BadassMotherBirther + How to Make Change 1:02:46

1h ago1:02:46

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“Let’s change the narrative.” From how to be an active participate in your care to how to help get your partner on board with your birth goals, Flor Cruz and Meagan talk about it all. Flor Cruz is the founder of BadassMotherBirther and a long-time friend of The VBAC Link. A two-time VBAC mom herself, Flor is passionate about equipping all moms with…

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Ep 166//Did God Promise You a Homebirth? 34:46

3d ago34:46

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Does God promise things anymore? Well I would submit to you that I believe God is always speaking. He has in the past and since He doesn’t change He still does speak and share promises with us personally today. Often times I talk to women who have a deep desire to homebirth but their logic get’s in the way of making a decision that matches the drea…

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Episode 317 Brittany's HBA2C + VBAC Education, Big Babies, Provider Support, Preterm Birth & More 53:16

3h ago53:16

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“The 9 lb 2 oz baby that they said I could never push out and could never have had her vaginally– I ended up going on to have a 10 lb 10 oz baby girl.” Brittany first gave birth to twins via Cesarean at 34 weeks and 1 day. She didn’t get to meet her babies until 36 hours after delivery and they had to stay in the NICU for 10 days. While Brittany wa…

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Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly 48:42

8d ago48:42

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In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected…

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Ep 45 No Longer Silent with Midwife Anya Djumabaev (Casteel) 3:10:05

11h ago3:10:05

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Send us a Text Message. This is years of pent up frustration, but also our deep desire to empower women. If you listen all the way through, it will be a journey of empowerment, education, emotions, fascinating stories, and why we are NO LONGER STAYING SILENT! I have so much respect for midwives and wise women who truly respect the physiological pro…

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Pregnancy Skin Issues You May Not Know About 11:02

2d ago11:02

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Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. Cherry Angiomas Melasma (Mask of Pregnancy) Skin Tags PUPPP Rash vs. Pemphigoid Gestationis (PG) Eczema You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What …

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Ep 165//Postpartum Preparation | Real Talk About Intrusive Thoughts, PPA & PPD with Naturopathic Doctor Kailyn Galloway 40:08

7d ago40:08

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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493: From Hospital to Birth Center to Home Birth with Martina Cifiello (DIAH Classic) 54:45

8d ago54:45

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What influences your birth choices? It’s helpful to look at this, to see what matters to you when it comes to birth, and how you can create a birth environment and culture around you that supports you best. Today we’re chatting with Martina Cifiello about her birth journey. From a hospital birth with her first child to a birth center with her secon…

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63. How to have an informed and confident birth with Doula HeHe 49:05

12d ago49:05

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Plans in birth can change and that's okay, knowing what to expect, realizing you have options, and feeling confident in whatever decision you make is of utmost importance. I chatted with HeHe about all of these and she gave us her best tips for making sure your birth unfolds in a way that feels good to you. Some highlights from the episode: 🔥 What …

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Episode 316 Lynn Schulte Returns Talking About the Pelvic Floor and More 50:07

4d ago50:07

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Lynn Schulte, the founder of the Institute for Birth Healing, was featured on The VBAC Link Podcast Episode 123 back in 2020 and today she is back! So many of you loved her information about Cesarean scar massage and know her insight about pelvic assessment, movement restriction, and balancing uterine ligaments will be just as valuable to you. Lynn…

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Ep 164//Afraid of Tearing? This May Help! 19:03

10d ago19:03

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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Ep 44 Gina Mundy A Guide to a Safer Childbirth 1:02:02

6d ago1:02:02

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Send us a Text Message. Gina Mundy is an attorney specializing in childbirth cases. For over 20 years, her focus has been investigating and analyzing mistakes that arise during labor and delivery. She has spent countless hours meticulously scrutinizing childbirth cases, conducting interviews with delivery teams, and thoroughly examining medical rec…

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492: Finding Your Midwives and Releasing Fear with Marissa Olivera (DIAH Classic) 51:27

12d ago51:27

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Marissa is a mom of 2 from Utica, NY, with both a hospital and home birth story. Marissa experienced intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) with her first pregnancy. That, along with some early signs of labor made for a hospital birth that included a lot of intervention and fear. The way she sees it, baby Maxwell just wasn’t ready yet. She planned …

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Ep 163//2 Things Keeping You From Experiencing Freedom to Homebirth 22:38

14d ago22:38

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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Episode 314 Amanda's Joyful VBAC + Building a Team with The VBAC Link's Resources 46:26

11d ago46:26

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“It was just such a redemptive, wonderful experience. I am so grateful to The VBAC Link for seeing me through it, for giving me the information, and just the inspiration to even take this on because if I had never found you, I don’t know for sure if I ever would have gone through with it. So, thank you so much for that.” Amanda’s episode will warm …

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EP37 Bea | Born in the car! BBA, Fast Second Labour, Long First Birth, Birthing Stool, Birth Centre 46:24

10d ago46:24

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Today's two birth stories are from Beatrice Haines, a fantastic artist living in Wiltshire. Bea has two sons, one of whom was born at a birth centre after a long and exhausting labour, and the other who arrived at the speed of light in the car! Bea's second birth happened in the front seat of her knackered old Honda Jazz just two hours after contra…

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Ep 162//The Conversation Everyone Wants to Have But Is Too Scared With Tighten Your Tinkler, Jenn Lormand 52:32

18d ago52:32

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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Episode 313 Happy Birthday to Meagan’s VBA2C Babe + Walking Down Memory Lane with her Husband, Ric 44:38

13d ago44:38

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“Trust your partner. Trust the mom. They know things better than you do.” Meagan’s husband, Ric, joins the podcast today as they celebrate their VBA2C baby’s 8th birthday! Ric gives the perspective from the partner’s side of things as they both share details of Webster’s birth story. He talks about some not-so-proud moments and is the first to admi…

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Ep 43 Dr Joel Gater Warsh 37:00

19d ago37:00

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Send us a Text Message. Joel Warsh aka DrJoelGator of the popular parenting Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/drjoelgator/ is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to…

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Ep 161//Overcoming Fear, Finding Faith and Birth Dreams Come True | Aly's First Homebirth Story 28:43

22d ago28:43

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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Episode 312 VBAC Basics with Meagan & Julie 59:49

24d 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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491: 53-Hour Labor, Hospital Transfer and a Badass Mama with Bekah Kitchens and Jesse Carroll (DIAH Classic) 48:48

24d ago48:48

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When asked a question by a care provider, do you have to respond right away? Most of us don’t know or realize that we have choice. And especially when it’s not an emergency, we can take time to process and decide what we want to do and even refuse what doesn’t work for us. This is a powerful message from our guests in today’s episode, who experienc…

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Ep 160//Last Minute Switch to Homebirth with Desirae Addis 1:12:13

25d ago1:12:13

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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

26d 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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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:21

21d ago19:21

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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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Ep 42 Stop the Lies 41:32

21d ago41:32

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Send us a Text Message. Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.... I am a doula who has witnessed a plethora of births both completely undisturbed at home and induction at hospital. I come from a place of seeing the hospital births being scarier and less natural. The lies are unnecessary and unneeded. They happen to coerce women into speeding things up and …

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Ep 159//Missionary Midwife Shares About Sovereignty of God in Homebirth with Leigha Fairchild 48:40

29d ago48:40

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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a Christ-centered way? You want the information but you also want the emotional support, the mentorship and the encouragement along the way. Get your application in to see if you qualify for the Peaceful Homebirth Program. I'm here to help Christian women like YOU prepare for their first homebirth so t…

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490: Birth as a Rite of Passage: Messages for Birthers and Birth Workers with Blyss Young, LM, CPM (DIAH Classic) 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

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Where will you hear about home birth story details, the difference between modern and traditional midwifery, what to do when you are inspired to enter birth work and the connection of birth with sexuality and spirituality? This episode of the podcast, that's where! Today we’re joined by Blyss Young, LM CPM. Blyss is a home birth midwife, teacher, c…

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

1M 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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Your Birth Desire 48:01

27d ago48:01

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Some updates here first and then a ramble about considering what your soul desires for birth rather than your ego or mind. Take a listen and see if you can feel for yourself what I am talking about. Click the icon below to listen.By Maryn Green

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