https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vbac-linkenSociety & CultureCopyright The VBAC Linkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/325ed08cb241bb08291870d4b79cd331.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-vbac-linkWed, 18 Nov 2020 07:26:09 +0000The VBAC LinkThe VBAC Linkfeeds@spreaker.comThe one stop shop for VBAC education, inspiration, and preparation.cleanepisodicThe VBAC Linkfeeds@spreaker.comThe one stop shop for VBAC education, inspiration, and preparation.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/150-aubrias-hbac-expert-providers 
After six long days of prodromal labor, Aubria had a beautiful, redemptive HBAC. Aubria talks about how she trusted instincts she didn’t know she had and found healing through postpartum pelvic floor therapy.
 
We also discuss how imperative it is to find a provider who is an expert in your type of birth. Our discussion is based on this quote by Lauralyn Curtis:
“If there is one thing you can do right now to ensure your best birth experience, it’s this: Choose a care provider who is an expert in the type of birth you are planning...When you find the right care provider, they will understand your birth plan before you even show it to them because it’s what they already do every day.”
 
Episode Sponsor: 
This episode is brought to you by Nourisher. Whether you are in the prenatal, postnatal, or nursing stage of motherhood, Nourisher bars have your nutrition covered without sacrificing flavor. Their delicious flavors include Blueberry Coconut, Chocolate Banana, Maple Walnut, Papaya Turmeric, Spirulina Ginger, and Strawberry Rosehip. Check them out at thevbaclink.com/go/nourisher.
 
VBAC Link Courses:
How to VBAC: The Parents’ Course
Advanced VBAC Doula Certification

Additional Links:
3 Things You NEED to Know About Your VBAC Provider
Full Transcript:
Julie: Good morning. This is The VBAC Link podcast. We have me, Julie Francom, and my co-host, Meagan Heaton-- owners of The VBAC Link podcast-- here with you today, and we are so excited because this is our 150th episode. I’m a little excited about that because I am a numbers girl. I just spent a long time updating all of our podcast episode numbers this past weekend so that they would match because we changed how we number episodes about 70 episodes in. I’ve been going through and making everything consistent. 
 
To have our 150th episode feels so surreal. It feels like yesterday that I was talking to Meagan, and I’m like, “Hey, we should start a podcast. It’s not going to be hard at all. I’m going to do a test recording to try it and see. It’s going to take no time, and it will be so easy.” 
She’s like, “Okay, but I think you’re crazy, and I think you’re underestimating how much time it’s going to take, but I’m totally in.” 
I’m like, “Let’s do this.”
 
We did a quick test run and uploaded it to a podcast hosting service, and I’m like, “See? That took me less than an hour.” 
 
Now that we’re doing full-blown episodes, it’s a lot more time-consuming than I had expected it to be, but what a journey. Meagan, what a journey. 150 episodes. Can you believe it?
 
Meagan: I know. It’s been super fun. I’m excited. 
 
Julie: I’m excited too. But do you know what I’m even more excited about? 
 
Meagan: My review of the week? Because it’s a good one.
 
Julie: No, but that too. I’m excited that we have Aubria with us. We met Aubria at The VBAC Link’s first birthday party over a year ago and her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law is so awesome. She was there, and she has been doulaing Aubria, all of her children, and children-in-law. She’s just a really incredible person.
 
Meagan: She really is. 
 
Julie: Aubria and Lenna are really incredible people. I didn’t even realize that Aubria was going to be our 150th episode until this very moment. I’m really excited. We should do something to celebrate. I don’t know what we should do. I’m going to order cookies. 
 
Meagan: Okay, you can order cookies.
 
Julie: I’m going to order cookies to celebrate. 
Review of the Week
 
Julie: Anyways, the second thing I’m excited about is Meagan reading a super awesome review of the week for us.
 
Meagan: It’s really sweet. It’s a long one, so we’ll see if I can do it without stuttering. 
 
Julie: Oh, I have confidence. You can do it pretty well. 
 
Meagan: I am not that great at reading. It’s like my brain goes ahead of my mind or my eyes or something. This is from Apple Podcasts. If you have Apple Podcasts, please do us an awesome favor. Pause this episode right now. Head over there and leave us a review. We would love it. If you don’t have Apple Podcasts, that’s okay. You can find us on Facebook or Google. We would love to read your reviews on the next podcast.
 
This one is from erind39. Her topic is “Essential resource for any woman hoping for a VBAC!” She says, “I started listening to this podcast during my first trimester, in the very beginning phases of planning my VBAC. I was immediately hooked and binged all of the episodes. These amazing women gave me the confidence to find a supportive provider and reject my local hospital that has a VBAC ban. I felt so prepared for every barrier that I encountered because of Julie and Meagan. I felt empowered by the stories, facts, statistics, and mantras shared. Listening to these empowering stories made me confident in my ability to have the birth I hoped for. I am so happy to say that I was able to have my successful VBAC, and I feel that my ‘car doulas’ (where I always listened) were an integral part of my success. Thank you so much!!”
 
Meagan: We’re car doulas, Julie!
 
Julie: I really like that title. 
 
Meagan: I love that. Thank you so much, erind39.
 
Julie: Do you know what? Something else about reviews that people might not know is that when you leave us a review on Apple Podcasts-- or you can “like” and “favorite” us on Spotify. I think Google Podcasts is revamping its system now for reviews.  But when you do that, even if you drop a five-star review and don’t even make any comments on it, it lets Apple Podcasts know that what we’re doing is helpful for people. In turn, it makes it easier for people to find us and for us to help more people as they prepare for their births. 
 
So, if this has made a very big impact on you as you prepare for your own birth or if it’s helped educate you as a birth worker, then doing something so simple as going to Google, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts and can leave a review-- dropping that review helps broaden our reach. As Meagan said, if you can pause the podcast right now, go drop us a quick review. We would appreciate you from the very bottom of our hearts. 
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Aubria’s story
 
Julie: Alright, Aubria. We absolutely love her story. We were both little teeny parts of it as her mother-in-law supporting her from far away and updating us. I’m not going to tell her whole story because there are a lot of really, really fun details. Aubria has two boys. She has grown up in Utah and Texas, but currently, she lives pretty close to us. She lives between us, actually. We’re really excited to hear your story. So Aubria, why don’t you go ahead and share your birth stories with us. 
 
Aubria: Okay, awesome. I’m super excited to be here. Thank you for letting me share my story. My little boy, Calvin, is now one year old, and he is my VBAC baby. I can’t believe it’s been a year already. He’s a year. A few weeks ago, he turned a year. It’s so crazy. 
 
With his pregnancy, because of the trauma that happened with my C-section, I decided to do a low-carb diet. With my first baby, my little Rory, we had gestational diabetes. It was not discovered until I was 37 weeks and super swollen and big. He was super swollen and big. We thought there was a problem, so that’s why I had my C-section. They thought it was an emergency-- that he had a condition called hydrops-- which could cause heart failure if he goes through the birth canal. He didn’t end up having that, but he did turn out to be really big. He was 11 pounds, 11 ounces when he was born.
 
Julie: Whoa. That’s a big baby. 
 
Aubria: Yeah. He was really big. I had gained about 80-90 pounds during his pregnancy. No one caught it. None of the medical professionals went, “Hey, you’re gaining weight.” I had no idea I had it; then, at 37 weeks, they were like, “Oh. We’ve got to check that baby out.” It was pretty traumatic and really last minute. 
 
I had already done so much work. I had gone to HypnoBirthing classes, talked to my mother-in-law, who is a doula, and my mom, who had seven kids. I was so ready to have a natural birth and have it all amazing. It all went out the window, out the door in five minutes. That was pretty crazy. It was so wild. With Calvin, I was really determined to keep my weight down, his w]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/1b7a5cbe-a4c4-3a34-9ae6-9070df368224Wed, 11 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkWith her first baby, Aubria had gestational diabetes that wasn’t diagnosed until she was 37 weeks. She ended up having a Cesarean and birthing an 11 pound, 11 ounce perfectly healthy baby girl. Aubria was determined to have a different birth outcome... 
After six long days of prodromal labor, Aubria had a beautiful, redemptive HBAC. Aubria talks about how she trusted instincts she didn’t know she had and found healing through postpartum pelvic floor therapy.
 
We also discuss how imperative it is to find a provider who is an expert in your type of birth. Our discussion is based on this quote by Lauralyn Curtis:
“If there is one thing you can do right now to ensure your best birth experience, it’s this: Choose a care provider who is an expert in the type of birth you are planning...When you find the right care provider, they will understand your birth plan before you even show it to them because it’s what they already do every day.”
 
Episode Sponsor: 
This episode is brought to you by Nourisher. Whether you are in the prenatal, postnatal, or nursing stage of motherhood, Nourisher bars have your nutrition covered without sacrificing flavor. Their delicious flavors include Blueberry Coconut, Chocolate Banana, Maple Walnut, Papaya Turmeric, Spirulina Ginger, and Strawberry Rosehip. Check them out at thevbaclink.com/go/nourisher.
 
VBAC Link Courses:
How to VBAC: The Parents’ Course
Advanced VBAC Doula Certification

Additional Links:
3 Things You NEED to Know About Your VBAC Provider
Full Transcript:
Julie: Good morning. This is The VBAC Link podcast. We have me, Julie Francom, and my co-host, Meagan Heaton-- owners of The VBAC Link podcast-- here with you today, and we are so excited because this is our 150th episode. I’m a little excited about that because I am a numbers girl. I just spent a long time updating all of our podcast episode numbers this past weekend so that they would match because we changed how we number episodes about 70 episodes in. I’ve been going through and making everything consistent. 
 
To have our 150th episode feels so surreal. It feels like yesterday that I was talking to Meagan, and I’m like, “Hey, we should start a podcast. It’s not going to be hard at all. I’m going to do a test recording to try it and see. It’s going to take no time, and it will be so easy.” 
She’s like, “Okay, but I think you’re crazy, and I think you’re underestimating how much time it’s going to take, but I’m totally in.” 
I’m like, “Let’s do this.”
 
We did a quick test run and uploaded it to a podcast hosting service, and I’m like, “See? That took me less than an hour.” 
 
Now that we’re doing full-blown episodes, it’s a lot more time-consuming than I had expected it to be, but what a journey. Meagan, what a journey. 150 episodes. Can you believe it?
 
Meagan: I know. It’s been super fun. I’m excited. 
 
Julie: I’m excited too. But do you know what I’m even more excited about? 
 
Meagan: My review of the week? Because it’s a good one.
 
Julie: No, but that too. I’m excited that we have Aubria with us. We met Aubria at The VBAC Link’s first birthday party over a year ago and her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law is so awesome. She was there, and she has been doulaing Aubria, all of her children, and children-in-law. She’s just a really incredible person.
 
Meagan: She really is. 
 
Julie: Aubria and Lenna are really incredible people. I didn’t even realize that Aubria was going to be our 150th episode until this very moment. I’m really excited. We should do something to celebrate. I don’t know what we should do. I’m going to order cookies. 
 
Meagan: Okay, you can order...]]>2135cleanfullThe VBAC LinkWith her first baby, Aubria had gestational diabetes that wasn’t diagnosed until she was 37 weeks. She ended up having a Cesarean and birthing an 11 pound, 11 ounce perfectly healthy baby girl. Aubria was determined to have a different birth outcome the second time around. She was proactive with her diet, switched providers at 38 weeks, and stayed as patient as possible even when she was approaching 42 weeks.   After six long days of prodromal labor, Aubria had a beautiful, redemptive HBAC. Aubria talks about how she trusted instincts she didn’t know she had and found healing through postpartum pelvic floor therapy.   We also discuss how imperative it is to find a provider who is an expert in your type of birth. Our discussion is based on this quote by Lauralyn Curtis: “If there is one thing you can do right now to ensure your best birth experience, it’s this: Choose a care provider who is an expert in the type of birth you are planning...When you find the right care provider, they will understand your birth plan before you even show it to them because it’s what they already do every day.”   Episode Sponsor:  This episode is brought to you by Nourisher. Whether you are in the prenatal, postnatal, or nursing stage of motherhood, Nourisher bars have your nutrition covered without sacrificing flavor. Their delicious flavors include Blueberry Coconut, Chocolate Banana, Maple Walnut, Papaya Turmeric, Spirulina Ginger, and Strawberry Rosehip. Check them out at thevbaclink.com/go/nourisher.   VBAC Link Courses: How to VBAC: The Parents’ Course Advanced VBAC Doula Certification Additional Links: 3 Things You NEED to Know About Your VBAC Provider Full Transcript: Julie: Good morning. This is The VBAC Link podcast. We have me, Julie Francom, and my co-host, Meagan Heaton-- owners of The VBAC Link podcast-- here with you today, and we are so excited because this is our 150th episode. I’m a little excited about that because I am a numbers girl. I just spent a long time updating all of our podcast episode numbers this past weekend so that they would match because we changed how we number episodes about 70 episodes in. I’ve been going through and making everything consistent.    To have our 150th episode feels so surreal. It feels like yesterday that I was talking to Meagan, and I’m like, “Hey, we should start a podcast. It’s not going to be hard at all. I’m going to do a test recording to try it and see. It’s going to take no time, and it will be so easy.”  She’s like, “Okay, but I think you’re crazy, and I think you’re underestimating how much time it’s going to take, but I’m totally in.”  I’m like, “Let’s do this.”   We did a quick test run and uploaded it to a podcast hosting service, and I’m like, “See? That took me less than an hour.”    Now that we’re doing full-blown episodes, it’s a lot more time-consuming than I had expected it to be, but what a journey. Meagan, what a journey. 150 episodes. Can you believe it?   Meagan: I know. It’s been super fun. I’m excited.    Julie: I’m excited too. But do you know what I’m even more excited about?    Meagan: My review of the week? Because it’s a good one.   Julie: No, but that too. I’m excited that we have Aubria with us. We met Aubria at The VBAC Link’s first birthday party over a year ago and her mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law is so awesome. She was there, and she has been doulaing Aubria, all of her children, and children-in-law. She’s just a really incredible person.   Meagan: She really is.    Julie: Aubria and Lenna are really incredible people. I didn’t even realize that Aubria was going to be our 150th episode until this very moment. I’m really excited. We should do something to celebrate. I don’t know what we should do. I’m going to order cookies.    Meagan: Okay, you can order cookies.   Julie: I’m going to order cookies to celebrate.  Review of the Week   Julie: Anyways, the second thing I’m excited about is Meagan reading a super awesome review of the week for us.  ...Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/148-julie-and-meagan-chat-about-life-and 
Birth topics we discuss:
Our doula careers at @tinyblessingsdoulaservices and @juliefrancombirth
Overcoming emotions as birth approaches
How we feel as doulas when our clients don't get the birth they prepared for
Inappropriate things we have heard providers/staff say to parents in labor
Video content on our YouTube Channel
Clearing our minds as doulas and for parents as we enter the birth space
Releasing fears and emotions
Our signature course How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Episode Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by our very own VBAC Doula Certification program! Find out more about how to support parents who have had a Cesarean in the most effective ways at thevbaclink.com.
 ]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/4a317190-646b-3793-85a4-daa6f6a25240Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkWe have both been so busy with moving, remodeling kitchens, parenting, soccer, gymnastics, being a good wife, (trying to do) self-care, record podcasts, keep up with business, and EVERYTHING that we haven't even been able to catch up with each other.... 
Birth topics we discuss:
Our doula careers at @tinyblessingsdoulaservices and @juliefrancombirth
Overcoming emotions as birth approaches
How we feel as doulas when our clients don't get the birth they prepared for
Inappropriate things we have heard providers/staff say to parents in labor
Video content on our YouTube Channel
Clearing our minds as doulas and for parents as we enter the birth space
Releasing fears and emotions
Our signature course How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents
Episode Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by our very own VBAC Doula Certification program! Find out more about how to support parents who have had a Cesarean in the most effective ways at thevbaclink.com.
 ]]>2185cleanfullThe VBAC LinkWe have both been so busy with moving, remodeling kitchens, parenting, soccer, gymnastics, being a good wife, (trying to do) self-care, record podcasts, keep up with business, and EVERYTHING that we haven't even been able to catch up with each other. So, we decided to have a fun episode about life and what's been going on with us and the different births we have attended. You will be sure to get to know us a little better and have fun while we shoot the breeze.    Birth topics we discuss: Our doula careers at @tinyblessingsdoulaservices and @juliefrancombirth Overcoming emotions as birth approaches How we feel as doulas when our clients don't get the birth they prepared for Inappropriate things we have heard providers/staff say to parents in labor Video content on our YouTube Channel Clearing our minds as doulas and for parents as we enter the birth space Releasing fears and emotions Our signature course How to VBAC: The Ultimate Prep Course for Parents Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by our very own VBAC Doula Certification program! Find out more about how to support parents who have had a Cesarean in the most effective ways at thevbaclink.com.  Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/147-jennifers-cbac-crash-cesarean"We were going to find out the gender of our baby soon!
"Within 10 minutes, everything changed. Nurses and doctors rushed in. The baby's heartbeat couldn't be detected. The fear was that my uterus had ruptured, which is a slight risk you take when attempting a VBAC. My team decided that a crash C-section was necessary; it wasn't going to be a "gentle" section. I was going to be put under general anesthesia. My husband would not be able to attend the birth. I was put under terrified thinking about how I would tell my four-year-old that his brother or sister wasn't going to be coming home. Bad things weren't supposed to happen to rainbow babies.
"My doctor acted swiftly, and he said he was able to remove my baby within 43 seconds of putting me under... 43 seconds! Thankfully, my uterus hadn't ruptured. The cord was wrapped twice around the baby's neck. When I saw my baby for the first time, I quickly noted the pink hat in her warmer and realized I was now a girl mom, which was so shocking because I thought it was another boy.
"Soon after, the tears of joy went back to tears of sadness. Thankfully I had a great support system and reached out to a counselor right away. I knew that I wanted to sort my feelings about my failed VBAC and traumatic birth before those thoughts consumed me. I saw a counselor who specializes in postpartum issues four days after delivering my baby girl. She has helped me work through the fears of almost losing our baby and has been a tremendous asset in keeping my mental health in the right place."
We go on to talk about the difference between a Crash Cesarean and an Emergency Cesarean, and why it is important to know the difference. 
You can find out more about How to Cope When You Don't Get Your VBAC on our blog. 
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 month by going to betterhelp.com/vbac. ]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/0b53083f-71cd-3a30-91b3-f02569baad37Wed, 21 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkJennifer says: "In 2015, after 41 hrs of labor, I ended up having a c-section. I was sad that my birth plan hadn't ended the way I wanted it to but so happy to meet my baby boy finally! Fast forward 3.5 years, a miscarriage and secondary infertility-..."We were going to find out the gender of our baby soon!
"Within 10 minutes, everything changed. Nurses and doctors rushed in. The baby's heartbeat couldn't be detected. The fear was that my uterus had ruptured, which is a slight risk you take when attempting a VBAC. My team decided that a crash C-section was necessary; it wasn't going to be a "gentle" section. I was going to be put under general anesthesia. My husband would not be able to attend the birth. I was put under terrified thinking about how I would tell my four-year-old that his brother or sister wasn't going to be coming home. Bad things weren't supposed to happen to rainbow babies.
"My doctor acted swiftly, and he said he was able to remove my baby within 43 seconds of putting me under... 43 seconds! Thankfully, my uterus hadn't ruptured. The cord was wrapped twice around the baby's neck. When I saw my baby for the first time, I quickly noted the pink hat in her warmer and realized I was now a girl mom, which was so shocking because I thought it was another boy.
"Soon after, the tears of joy went back to tears of sadness. Thankfully I had a great support system and reached out to a counselor right away. I knew that I wanted to sort my feelings about my failed VBAC and traumatic birth before those thoughts consumed me. I saw a counselor who specializes in postpartum issues four days after delivering my baby girl. She has helped me work through the fears of almost losing our baby and has been a tremendous asset in keeping my mental health in the right place."
We go on to talk about the difference between a Crash Cesarean and an Emergency Cesarean, and why it is important to know the difference. 
You can find out more about How to Cope When You Don't Get Your VBAC on our blog. 
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 month by going to betterhelp.com/vbac. ]]>2222cleanfullThe VBAC LinkJennifer says: "In 2015, after 41 hrs of labor, I ended up having a c-section. I was sad that my birth plan hadn't ended the way I wanted it to but so happy to meet my baby boy finally! Fast forward 3.5 years, a miscarriage and secondary infertility- I was yet pregnant again! I found the most VBAC friendly doctor in town, went to a webster certified chiropractor every other week, hired a doula, listened to ALL the VBAC podcast, and I was ready! I had prepared myself and my body for birth. I was 100% confident that I would accomplish a VBAC- so was my entire birth team! Then I found out my doctor was going to be on vacation for 1.5 weeks- I was pretty sure he would not be attending my delivery, which made me so sad since he was so VBAC positive. Labor started just after midnight on my due date. I progressed slow and steady- at the 25 hrs mark, my water broke, I was 8 cm dilated. My husband and I were so excited; my body was doing what it was MADE to do! "We were going to find out the gender of our baby soon! "Within 10 minutes, everything changed. Nurses and doctors rushed in. The baby's heartbeat couldn't be detected. The fear was that my uterus had ruptured, which is a slight risk you take when attempting a VBAC. My team decided that a crash C-section was necessary; it wasn't going to be a "gentle" section. I was going to be put under general anesthesia. My husband would not be able to attend the birth. I was put under terrified thinking about how I would tell my four-year-old that his brother or sister wasn't going to be coming home. Bad things weren't supposed to happen to rainbow babies. "My doctor acted swiftly, and he said he was able to remove my baby within 43 seconds of putting me under... 43 seconds! Thankfully, my uterus hadn't ruptured. The cord was wrapped twice around the baby's neck. When I saw my baby for the first time, I quickly noted the pink hat in her warmer and realized I was now a girl mom, which was so shocking because I thought it was another boy. "Soon after, the tears of joy went back to tears of sadness. Thankfully I had a great support system and reached out to a counselor right away. I knew that I wanted to sort my feelings about my failed VBAC and traumatic birth before those thoughts consumed me. I saw a counselor who specializes in postpartum issues four days after delivering my baby girl. She has helped me work through the fears of almost losing our baby and has been a tremendous asset in keeping my mental health in the right place." We go on to talk about the difference between a Crash Cesarean and an Emergency Cesarean, and why it is important to know the difference.  You can find out more about How to Cope When You Don't Get Your VBAC on our blog.  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 month by going to betterhelp.com/vbac. Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/145-hermaris-vbac-prodromal-laborMeagan takes a moment to talk about prodromal labor. She tells you what it is and what to do when you experience it.
 
Main Episode Topics:
- Breech
- Switching providers
- Prodromal labor
 
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:
The VBAC Link Blog
Hermaris' Website
Hermaris' Instagram
Hermaris' Photography Instagram
Hermaris' Shop
Hermaris' Facebook
Hermaris' Blog]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/26c693b6-1bb4-38c5-81e6-be2cf1594fcfWed, 07 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkHermaris' first birth was straightforward and boring until the very end when they found out her baby was breech. She was unable to turn her baby and ended with a Cesarean. With Hermaris' second pregnancy, she was forced to switch providers at 30 weeks...Meagan takes a moment to talk about prodromal labor. She tells you what it is and what to do when you experience it.
 
Main Episode Topics:
- Breech
- Switching providers
- Prodromal labor
 
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:
The VBAC Link Blog
Hermaris' Website
Hermaris' Instagram
Hermaris' Photography Instagram
Hermaris' Shop
Hermaris' Facebook
Hermaris' Blog]]>2495cleanfullThe VBAC LinkHermaris' first birth was straightforward and boring until the very end when they found out her baby was breech. She was unable to turn her baby and ended with a Cesarean. With Hermaris' second pregnancy, she was forced to switch providers at 30 weeks due to her insurance. After laboring at home for a long time, Hermaris and her husband headed to the hospital. She arrived at a 6 and quickly progressed. Hermaris' birth was full of lots of surprises, but she still got to have her VBAC.  Meagan takes a moment to talk about prodromal labor. She tells you what it is and what to do when you experience it.   Main Episode Topics: - Breech - Switching providers - Prodromal labor   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: The VBAC Link Blog Hermaris' Website Hermaris' Instagram Hermaris' Photography Instagram Hermaris' Shop Hermaris' Facebook Hermaris' BlogNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/lauras-vbac-iugr-and-due-datesAt 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)
 
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The Evidence on: Due Dates
How to Track Your Basal Body Temperature]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/cb35782a-0fe1-3ae1-964e-f1ff780611c3Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkLaura'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)....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.
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The Evidence on: Due Dates
How to Track Your Basal Body Temperature]]>3073cleanfullThe VBAC LinkLaura'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   Additional Links: The Evidence on: Due Dates How to Track Your Basal Body TemperatureNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/thevbaclink/kate-birth-outside-the-us 
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.
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Kate's Instagram
Find A VBAC Doula]]>thevbaclink.podbean.com/cf1461dc-076d-30b6-83be-2d8b09fc2c3eWed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000The VBAC LinkKate 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... 
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:
Kate's Instagram
Find A VBAC Doula]]>3365cleanfullThe VBAC LinkKate 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: Kate's Instagram Find A VBAC DoulaNo