Best Herping Hour Podcasts (2024)

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58 | Rachel's unmedicated VBAC in hospital after 35 hours of labour following an emergency caesarean; Private Hospitals, Doula 1:12:04

1+ y ago1:12:04

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In this episode we chat to Sydney mum of two Rachel who experienced an unmedicated VBAC in a private hospital setting after going through 35 hours of labour. Following her caesarean Rachel went on to experience poor postpartum mental health and reflects how her first birth unfolding the way it did could have contributed to those feelings. Rachel re…

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57 | Rosalie's Homebirth Transfer VBAC following an Emergency Maternal Assisted Caesarean after Induction; Posterior Babies, Deep Transverse Arrest, PTSD, IVF, Same Sex Couple, Face Presentation. 1:49:04

2y ago1:49:04

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In this episode we speak to Adelaide mum of two Rosalie about her two births. Rosalie underwent IVF and speaks about the unique challenges women in same sex relationships face when dealing with healthcare. Her first birth was an emergency caesarean which followed an induction for having a macrocosmic baby and being post-dates. Rosalie was very well…

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56 | Birth After Caesarean - In conversation with Dr Hazel Keedle - PhD, Author, Midwife, Academic, and VBAC mum. 56:25

2y ago56:25

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Today we have the honour and pleasure of chatting to Hazel Keedle once again on the podcast. Hazel is a lecturer at Western Sydney University and midwifery researcher who has primarily focused on women’s experiences of vaginal birth after caesarean and is now a lead researcher in the Birth Experience Study- the largest study on women’s experiences …

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55 | Shelley's VBAC with COVID19 following a planned caesarean due to HSV1 Genital; Genital herpes, covid, breastfeeding, private hospital and public hospital 1:15:03

2y ago1:15:03

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In this episode we chat to Shelley, a mum of two from Adelaide. Shelley reached out to us shortly after having her baby because she wanted to share the unique circumstances surrounding her first birth and VBAC. Shelley lives with Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Genital, it is classified as a type of STI, and because of the stigma this carries Shelley could …

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54 | Amielia's VBAC at 42 weeks and 6 days following an emergency caesarean after induction at 41 weeks and 5 days; Indigenous Australian, 'FTP' at 2cm, Group B Strep, VBAC with shorter birth-interval ... 1:37:46

2y ago1:37:46

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Amielia is a 21 year old Djab Wurrung woman and this week we would like to share her birth stories in celebration of NAIDOC week. Amielia only found out about the details of her indigenous ancestry when she was 12 and who her family were related to. She grew up learning about her cultural practices and a part of the disappointment in her first birt…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP 16 Ft The Parasite Vet 45:05

2y ago45:05

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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Herping Hour which hears us welcome Amy and Ross of The Parasite Vet. We are hoping to spread more awareness of Parasites in Reptiles and who better to ask than the professionals. We chatted to Amy and Ross about the importance of Parasite testing, the procedure that the samples go through and what Parasites in reptiles…

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53 | Tina's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean at 2cm dilation; Public Hospital, Meconium in waters, TTN, NICU, Episiotomy, Student Midwife 1:11:35

2y ago1:11:35

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Today we meet Tina a registered nurse and mum of two who lives with her husband in Melbourne. She shares her two very different birth and postpartum experiences with us. After Tina's son was born via an emergency caesarean he experienced what is called TTN (Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn). Babies with TTN have extra fluid in their lungs or the …

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52 | Katelyn's homebirth transfer caesarean following a caesarean after induction; Private Hospital, Private Midwife, Posterior Labour, Obstructed Labours, Late-term gestations, Vaginismus 1:51:02

2+ y ago1:51:02

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In this week's episode we speak to western Sydney mum of two, Katelyn. Like so many of us in our first birth Katelyn just wanted to experience a physiological birth in a hospital setting, but ended up agreeing to an induction. Interestingly Katelyn intuitively felt that her induction was not medically necessary and there was a good chance she'd end…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP 15 Ft Obsessive Recessive 1:02:18

2+ y ago1:02:18

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In this episode we chatted to Shay from Obsessive Recessive. We hear Shay telling us all about how Obsessive Recessive got started, hobby breeding, how Obsessive Recessive made the move in to an online shop providing dry goods, supplements and enrichment for your Reptiles. Shay also details the future plans for Obsessive Recessive. We hope you enjo…

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51 | Kate's VBAC with an epidural in theatre following an emergency caesarean; Posterior Labours, Augmented Labours, Infant Tongue Ties, Episiotomy, Forceps, Public Hospital 1:08:18

2+ y ago1:08:18

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In this episode we meet Kate who is a mum of two living in Darwin. Kate is the daughter of a midwife so she really did have some knowledge on her side going through her first birth, but after labouring for a very long time she was placed on a caesarean pathway and although there were things about that birth she would change- she was able to bond wi…

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50 | Laura's swift waterbirth VBAC following an emergency caesarean involving induction (post-dates) and a surprise breech baby; MGP (Midwifery Group Practice), Public Hospital, NICU 46:34

2+ y ago46:34

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In today's episode we hear our first VBAC birth story from Tasmania. Laura is a mum of two who lives in Hobart and had a swift and beautiful VBAC waterbirth at her public hospital. In her first birth she was induced for reaching post-dates and during the pushing phase it was discovered that her baby was breech. Despite the sudden way her emergency …

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49 | Jaihden's positive VBAC with Induction (AROM) and epidural following an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic, perinatal depression and anxiety, and postnatal depression; Gestational Diabetes ... 1:14:51

2+ y ago1:14:51

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This week we sat down with Jaihden who is a Sydney based mum of two girls who experienced perinatal depression and anxiety as well as postpartum depression. She bravely shares how she navigated these periods and how the experience inspired her to give back to women going through the same challenges. Jaihden sheds light and humour on some dark momen…

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48 | Michelle's switch from hospital to homebirth VBAC following an Emergency Caesarean; Public Hospitals, Private Midwife, Cervical Lip, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Perinatal Anxiety 1:17:23

2+ y ago1:17:23

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Welcome to Season 3 of VBAC Birth Stories! In today's episode we chat to Melbourne mum of two and registered nurse, Michelle. Michelle went into spontaneous labour with her first child but was recommended to have an emergency caesarean close to the finish line of her labour, but Michelle wouldn’t say it was a true "emergency" in the sense of the wo…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP 14 ft MCC Couriers - Reptiles on the Run 1:19:53

2+ y ago1:19:53

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In this episode we chatted to the lovely Shelley & Rhys of MCC Couriers. We have people that ask about couriering reptiles and also those that are put off by the thought of reptiles and animals being transported. This episode is great for highlighting how a couriers end to end process works from the booking, planning and execution of each run. Hope…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP13 - Exotics Keeper Magazine Ft Thomas Marriot 1:11:20

2+ y ago1:11:20

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This weeks episode hears us chatting to Thomas Marriot of Exotics Keeper Magazine. Thomas is EK Magazines editor and has a wide range of knowledge in the animal kingdom. We hear about how conservation lead Tom on his travels, how he came to work with EK and what it’s like being a reptile magazine editor. We thoroughly enjoyed this one as we was abl…

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47 | Kirsten's homebirth with a 4.5kg posterior baby following an emergency caesarean and vaginal first birth; Higher BMI, 4th degree tear, Birth Trauma, Induction, Epidural, Twins, Breastfeeding, Private ... 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

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In today’s episode we meet Kirsten who is a doula and mum of four and living in Western Australia. Her first birth in her local rural hospital taught her about consent and trauma in the birth ward and she speaks about the fact that having a natural birth didn’t ensure she was protected against these realities. The second time around she found herse…

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46 | Sammy's posterior labour VBAC following an emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Birth Trauma, PNA, MGP, Private Midwife, Doula, Tandem breastfeeding, Public Hospital 1:25:00

2+ y ago1:25:00

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Today we meet Sammy who is a mum of two living in Brisbane Queensland who is a trained doula and high school music teacher. She tells us of her first birth which ended in an emergency caesarean. Sammy, like 1 in 3 Australian women experienced significant birth trauma as a result of what happened and this birth went on to change the course of her li…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP 12 Ft Darling Balls Reptiles 1:00:42

3y ago1:00:42

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Episode 12 hears us chatting to Darren from Darling Balls Reptiles in our first snake related episode. Darren has kept a variety of different Reptiles, Exotics and Inverts across the years but decided to start up a breeding project this season with both his Royal Pythons and Corn Snakes. We hear how he found his first season with snake pairings, wh…

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The Herping Hour Podcast - EP11 Informative Inverts Ft Sussex Mantis & Phasmids 1:12:30

3y ago1:12:30

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In this weeks Episode we are joined by Simon from Sussex Mantis & Phasmids to discuss how Simon started in the invert Hobby, what species he has kept over the years and what he currently keeps and works with. Simon also offers some good advice on beginner Mantis and Phasmids for those who are considering delving in to the world of Inverts. We get t…

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45 | Rosie's 2 VBACs following pregnancy loss and an emergency caesarean; Medical termination, Chorioamnionitis, Premature birth, Epidural, Gestational Diabetes, Precipitous Birth, Calmbirth, Private OBGYN ... 1:10:38

3y ago1:10:38

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In today’s episode we speak to midwife and Calmbirth educator from regional Victoria, Rosie. Rosie has had four very different birth experiences. This episode has a trigger warning as we do discuss pregnancy loss. Rosie’s first birth was a medical termination at 23 weeks following a rare diagnosis her daughter was given at her 20 week scan. Rosie t…

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44 | Amy's twin VBAC following infant loss after emergency caesarean at 36 weeks due to placental abruption; Breastfeeding challenges, PICU, Gestational Diabetes, Posterior and Breech baby, Public Hospital ... 1:35:19

3y ago1:35:19

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This week Amy and her mum Janene a midwife join us to share her extraordinary three birth stories. Her first a vaginal birth, her second a caesarean birth, and her third a VBAC with twins. This episode has a trigger warning as baby loss is discussed. Amy’s first pregnancy was thankfully straightforward with a positive induction experience followed …

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP10 - The UK vs The World 1:32:58

3y ago1:32:58

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We are joined in Episode 10 by 5 amazing guests. Trey - Palmetto State Geckos Sophie - Geckos by Sophie Tim - TKReptiles Goncarlo - Dart Geckos Teun - T-Dragons In this episode we discuss the differences across the world that we face in the reptile hobby. During this episode we gain an insight in to any restrictions, adherences, minimum requirement…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP9 - Rescue & Rehome Ft Jelly Exotics 1:30:09

3y ago1:30:09

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In this weeks Episode we are joined by Alex & Kitty from Jelly Exotics to discuss Rescue & Re-homing Reptiles. Jelly Exotics are a fully registered charity with all the right insurances in place. Although it's an upbeat episode the issues talked about on this weeks show and the challenges faced are very real. We hear from Alex & Kitty regarding wha…

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43 | Kasey's drug-free VBAC following an emergency caesarean due to a Bandl Ring; Induction, Posterior and Obstructed Labour, Epidural, Breastfeeding struggles, Allergies, Episiotomy, Public Hospital 1:19:32

3y ago1:19:32

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Today we hear from Kasey who lives in Melbourne with her husband and two daughters. In her first birth she experienced the rare complication of a bandl ring and was taken for an emergency caesarean despite reaching full dilation. We speak about what it's like to be a young mother in your twenties when your peers are all doing different things and h…

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The Herping Hour Podcast - EP8 Leo Lowdown Pt 3 Cohabiting Conundrum Ft JTB Reptiles 1:24:45

3y ago1:24:45

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In this weeks episode we continue our Leo Lowdown series with Part 3 which hear's us chatting to Joseph of JTB Reptiles surrounding Leopard Gecko Cohabitation. We discuss how Joseph has managed to so far successfully cohabit a 2:1 group of Leopard Geckos in a bio active environment. We chatted about the in's and out's of quarantine, introductions a…

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The Herping Hour Podcast - EP7 Leo Lowdown Pt 2 Palmetto State Geckos 1:01:15

3y ago1:01:15

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This week we continue our Leo Lowdown series with Part 2 which hear's us chatting to Trey from Palmetto State Geckos. We chat to Trey surrounding how he originally started out keeping reptiles, what lead him to start breeding, what he has enjoyed and disliked most about his first season and any advice he has for keepers coming in to the Hobby. It w…

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42 | Nadima's drug-free VBAC with a 4kg baby following an emergency caesarean after induction; 51 hour labour, MGP, Public Hospitals, Hypnobirthing 41:25

3y ago41:25

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Today we meet Nadima who lives in Melbourne with her husband and two children. Nadima, like many of us, never imagined she would have a caesarean so when she was wheeled into theatre for an emergency caesarean this naturally came as a shock to her. She was booked in for an induction at 37 weeks due to earlier concerns with her baby’s heart rate, bu…

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The Herping Hour Podcast - EP6 Bioactive Buddha Ft Chantelles Reptiles 1:00:55

3y ago1:00:55

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This is the first episode of a mini series called Bioactive Buddah. In this episode you hear us chatting Bioactive set ups with our guest Chantelle's Reptiles. Chanetelle has created some incredible bioactive set ups including some amazing large set ups. You can find these on her Instagram page Chantelles Reptiles, they will without a doubt give yo…

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41 | Zara's experience of uterine rupture and emergency caesarean following a planned caesarean for breech; ECV, Birth Trauma, PND, Low iron levels, Prodromal Labour, Augmented Labour, Posterior baby ... 1:33:55

3y ago1:33:55

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Today we meet Zara from central Queensland and talk to her about her two births. Zara's VBAC journey began with Darcy who was a planned caesarean due to his breech positioning. The caesarean itself wasn't traumatic, but it was what happened afterwards that left Zara feeling like she could not go through childbirth again. She experienced post natal …

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40 | Birth in the Time of Covid and Maternity Care in Australia: Hannah Dahlen 39:31

3y ago39:31

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VBAC Birth Stories in discussion with Professor of Midwifery Hannah Dahlen on how Covid-19 restrictions are affecting birthing women in Australia and what women can do to make the most of their birth experience and postpartum in these trying times. We speak about the impact of birth restrictions on migrant women and their families, domestic violenc…

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The Herping Hour Podcast EP5 Leo Lowdown Pt1 - Ft Chloe's Geckos 48:27

3y ago48:27

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Episode 5 hears us joined by the awesome Chloe Hine of Chloe's Geckos. We get to know Chloe as a breeder and what her aspirations are with the Projects she is working on and within the Hobby itself. It was a very insightful chat and we took away some great information. It was great to hear all about Chloe's journey with Reptiles (Leopard Geckos in …

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The Herping Hour Episode 4 - Beardie Origins 1:35:57

3y ago1:35:57

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Episode 4 hears us chatting about Bearded Dragons and their husbandry and requirements, this includes heating, lighting, feeding and genetics. In this episode a mixture of information is given that I have picked up over my years of keeping and breeding, I have also used some information from the Facebook lighting group which is extremely useful. Ge…

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The Herping Hour Episode 3 - Reptiles, Photography & Wellbeing 1:21:09

3y ago1:21:09

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Episode 3 hears us discussing a selection of different questions covering reptiles, photography and wellbeing. During this episode we chat in depth with our guest Cand from Welsh Morphology Photography surrounding these topics. Thank you to Cand for joining us for this episode and for sharing what we feel is extremely useful and important informati…

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The Herping Hour Episode 2 - Myths and Monsters 1:55:31

3y ago1:55:31

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Episode two hears us covering a range of Myths & Monsters with our guest Oliver Haworth. We answer questions sent to us from the reptile community related to different species and myths that have been circulated. We also have an in depth light hearted chat around different cryptids. Links & Information Oliver Haworth Facebook - Oli’s Zoo - Animal B…

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39 | Mel's surprise breech 2VBAC homebirth following a prior caesarean for breech; Congenital Heart Defect (VSD), PROM, Neonatal Resuscitation 1:15:57

3y ago1:15:57

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Today Mel shares her second VBAC birth story with her third baby Emilia. Her birth was a surprise breech homebirth, which was somewhat poetic given her primary caesarean was due to her first baby being breech. Her second birth in a public hospital under caseload midwifery care was a successful unmedicated VBAC (You can listen to this story in episo…

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The Herping Hour Episode 1 - Get to know the team 1:06:29

3y ago1:06:29

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Hi, this is our first ever episode to The Herping Hour. During this podcast we have a general chat and give you an opportunity to get to know us a little more. Follow our social media at: Lily Rose Reptiles Dawn of Time Exotics The Herping Hour Podcast Support the showBy The Herping Hour

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38 | Jess' 2 vaginal births, one of which a drug-free VBAC following a caesarean with twins; Private Hospitals, MGP Public Hospital, Child with special needs, Hip Dysplasia, Miscarriage, Calmbirth 1:18:19

3y ago1:18:19

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In this episode we meet Jess who is a mother of four living in regional Victoria. Jess has a unique VBAC story to tell us. Her first birth was a vaginal birth in a private hospital setting- the fairly positive birth experience was somewhat overshadowed when doctors discovered her newborn daughter had a rare connective tissue disorder. Despite the c…

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Positive COVID-19 Birth Reflections 3:50

3y ago3:50

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Three women reflect on their COVID-19 VBAC birth experiences in Australian hospitals. Michal is a Melbourne based midwife and mother of three who shares her experience in Episode 16. Jessica is a mother of two based in Torquay whose birth is shared in Episode 19. Erin is a Perth mother of two who recently shared her story in episode 36 after she fo…

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36 | Erin's story of repeat emergency caesarean during a post COVID-19 3-day lockdown period; Type 1 Diabetes, Induction, Group B streptococcus, Birth support restrictions, Student midwife, Public hospital ... 1:12:14

3y ago1:12:14

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Today we hear from Erin who lives in Perth with her husband and two children. Erin is a Type 1 Diabetic and we hear how this affected her first pregnancy and what different approaches she took in her VBAC pregnancy to give herself the best chance of experiencing spontaneous labour for the first time, as she was induced at 37 weeks in her first birt…

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35 | Mara's drug-free VBAC with a short birth interval following emergency caesarean with a posterior baby; Augmented Labour, Cervical Lip, Birth Trauma, Doula, Premature Baby, NICU, Public Hospital 1:21:55

3y ago1:21:55

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Today we hear from Wollongong (NSW) mum of two Mara who had a VBAC with a short birth interval of only 15 months. Mara’s first birth was a deeply traumatic emergency caesarean where she reached full dilation with a posterior baby. She was determined to have a VBAC when the time came, which to Mara’s surprise happened a lot sooner than she had antic…

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34 | Lara's positive gentle caesarean due to breech positioning + drug-free VBAC; PCOS, Miscarriage, Shoulder Dystocia, Velamentous Cord, MGP, Doula, Public Hospital 1:24:33

3+ y ago1:24:33

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“Prepare your body and mind to achieve your VBAC and then let go of your attachment to the outcome.” If anyone knows how to fight the good fight its Sydney based mother of two and human rights lawyer, Lara. As a VBAC hopeful Lara was fastidious in her birth preparation but in the end the events which unfolded took her and her care providers by surp…

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33 | Emma's positive induced VBAC with a low-dose epidural following an emergency caesarean after induction; 4.28kg VBAC Baby, Cervical Scar Tissue, LLETZ procedure, Migraines, Private Hospital, Public ... 1:17:08

3+ y ago1:17:08

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In this episode we meet Emma, a mum of two boys who lives in Wollongong south of Sydney. Emma is a nurse and aspiring midwife and is also a prenatal yoga teacher and has her own yoga studio. Emma’s first birth in the private system ended in an emergency caesarean after she was induced at 39 weeks. It was discovered later that cervical scar tissue f…

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32 | Crystal's drug-free VBAC following elective caesarean with twins; Breech, Breastfeeding, ECV, Small Babies, "Failing" Placenta, Public Hospitals, MGP, Hypnobirthing 1:25:31

3+ y ago1:25:31

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In today's episode we chat to Queensland mum of three and co-creator of the clothing brand Sunday Wild, Crystal, about her VBAC journey which began with an elective caesarean with her twin daughters. Crystal tells her story with a refreshing humour and warmth and speaks to the fact that not all elective caesareans are really wanted. During our chat…

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31 | Kate's HBAC - Switch from hospital to homebirth at 35 weeks; Emergency Caesarean, Post-Dates, Overactive Pelvic Floor, Gestational Diabetes, High BMI, Public Hospitals, MGP, Private Midwife, Doula ... 1:19:34

3+ y ago1:19:34

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In today's episode we meet Kate, a mum of two who lives with her husband near Newcastle north of Sydney. Kate's had the unique journey of experiencing three kinds of maternity care models across her two pregnancies. Her VBAC journey began with an emergency caesarean performed in Sydney while she was under the midwifery group practice continuity of …

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30 | In conversation with Calmbirth Director Karen McClay on birth preparation and her own VBAC journey 37:55

3+ y ago37:55

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In this bonus episode of VBAC Birth Stories we speak to Karen McClay, better known as the Director of Calmbirth, but a lesser known fact about the registered midwife, nurse and mother of three is that she herself undertook her own VBAC journey. We had the privilege of hearing that personal story in this interview. Karen shares the emotions surround…

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29 | Renee's two positive emergency caesarean births following induction; Midwifery Group Practice, Babies not engaged at term, Cord Prolapse, Rare reaction to Prostaglandin Gel 59:43

3+ y ago59:43

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Today we meet Renee, a mum of two from Sydney who works as a clinical dietician. She is also the co-founder of Nurture the Seed, an encompassing guide to all things nutrition to help those going through preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum through evidence-based research and nourishing recipes (see notes below for more information). In Renee’s …

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28 | Talia's Breech VBAC and 2VBAC following emergency caesarean after induction for post-dates; Unexplained infertility, Geriatric, Pubic Hospitals, Breech Clinic, Augmented Labour, Doula, Caseload Midwifery ... 56:26

3+ y ago56:26

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In today's episode we meet Talia who shares with us her three birth stories, the first of which ended in an emergency caesarean following an induction for being post-dates. Although the caeasarean experience was fairly positive for Talia she still sought to achieve a VBAC the second time around. At 38 years of age she was classed as a geriatric pre…

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27 | Vanessa's accidental homebirth following an emergency caesarean after induction; PROM, Private Hospital, High BMI, Doula, GP-shared care, Public Hospital 1:18:18

3+ y ago1:18:18

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Welcome to Season 2 of VBAC Birth Stories! In this our first episode of 2021 we hear from Vanessa, a Brisbane mum of two who had an accidental homebirth with her VBAC baby. Vanessa’s first pregnancy was textbook all the way through and when her waters began to leak at 38 weeks she headed straight into hospital to be assessed, and it was then she wa…

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26 | Siobhan's drug-free VBAC following elective caesarean due to breech positioning; Posterior Labour, ECV, Student Midwife, MGP, Birth Centre at Public Hospital 1:02:26

3+ y ago1:02:26

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In this the final VBAC birth story episode of 2020 we chat to Siobhan who lives with her husband and two children in the Gold Coast. Siobhan’s first baby was presenting footling breech towards the end stages of her pregnancy and after an unsuccessful ECV (External Cephalic Version) she reluctantly signed on the dotted line accepting a planned caesa…

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25 | Nikii's drug-free VBA2C; Emergency caesareans, Epidural, Meconium in waters, Short Inter-pregnancy Interval, Doula, Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing 1:10:23

3+ y ago1:10:23

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In this episode we speak to Nikii, originally from New Zealand and now lives with her partner and 3 young boys in Brisbane. Nikii experienced two emergency caesareans and then a deeply healing vaginal birth. Prior to her primary caesarean Nikii had not done any education about childbirth, and just went with the flow, which was the flow of her care …

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