A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
VBAC Birth Stories
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Podcast Overview
A podcast featuring Australians sharing their journey of vaginal birth after caesarean. Through sharing and learning from each other's lived experiences the podcast is designed to empower and educate those whose VBAC journey may have just begun, help all expecting mums achieve a more natural birth if that is their intention, and better inform birth professionals about one's journey to a VBAC.
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Recent Episodes
December 14, 2022
58 | Rachel's unmedicated VBAC in hospital after 35 hours of labour following an emergency caesarean; Private Hospitals, Doula
<p>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. <br/><br/>Rachel reveals her reasons for wanting to try for a vaginal birth again and one of those reasons is not one that we would immediately think of, but Rachel so eloquently explains how just the very process of going on a VBAC journey can have the potential to teach us important life skills. <br/><br/>Thank you Rachel @rachelraez (Instagram) for sharing your story with us and thank you to our patrons for helping to bring this episode to you.<br/><br/> ~ AFFILIATES ~<br/><br/>Access discounts with our amazing affiliates:<br/><br/>Birth Time film:<br/>20% DISCOUNT CODE: CICADA20<br/>https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503775/Eb2Kfvxt<br/><br/>Partum Panties:<br/>10% DISCOUNT CODE: Vbacbirthstories<br/>https://www.partumpanties.com.au<br/><br/>The Birth Store:<br/>10% DISCOUNT CODE: VBAC<br/>https://thebirthstore.com.au/?ref=VBAC<br/><br/>A big thank you to our patrons for helping to bring this episode to you. Please consider supporting the podcast from as little as $2 a month. Your donations go toward the up-keeping costs of running the podcast and really help us to keep going with the pod.<br/><br/>https://www.patreon.com/vbacbirthstories<br/><br/>~ Notes ~<br/><br/>Book: Ina May Gaskin 'A Guide to Childbirth'<br/><br/>Facebook group: VBAC Australia Support Group <br/><br/>https://www.facebook.com/groups/342851302473349<br/><br/>Doula: Amanda @essentialmeservices (Instagram) <br/><br/>https://www.essentialme.com.au<br/><br/>IBCLC finder website: www.lcanz.org<br/><br/>~ Birth Trauma & Post Natal Depression/Anxiety support ~<br/><br/>If this episode raises any concerns for you please don't hesitate to contact:<br/><br/>The Gidget Foundationhttps: //gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/</p>
October 28, 2022
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.
<p>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 educated about birth and was planning a public hospital funded homebirth before she was 'risked out.' She knew about the cascade of intervention yet she was coerced into a procedure that she did not want. This coercion was the catalyst for her birth trauma and PTSD. <br/><br/>In her next pregnancy Rosalie hired a private midwife and a doula to give herself the best chance of having a physiological birth at home...but once labour was underway she knew on an intuitive level that there would be a curveball right at the end. <br/><br/>Rosalie shares a wealth of knowledge about birth in this episode which is important listening for anyone who wants to give birth. A must listen for anyone working in maternity too, to understand the ways they can support mothers and prevent birth trauma from occurring to 1 in 3 women, and the 1 in 10 Australian women who are diagnosed with PTSD following their births. <br/><br/>Episode Sponsor: Miim Kids<br/><br/>Features of the small and lightweight Miim Kids sleep aid & feeding light include:</p><ul><li>Portable for 12+ hours</li><li>White Noise (4 safe volume levels)</li><li>Pink Noise (4 safe volume levels)</li><li>Red LED light Therapy (4 brightness levels)</li><li>Wireless Bluetooth connection (play any music you like, straight from your phone)</li><li>White LED torch light (4 brightness levels)</li><li>30min, 60min, and continuous loop</li><li>Meditation & Relaxation Sounds (4 volume levels)</li></ul><p>Learn more about Miim Kids through Instagram @miimkids or www.miimkids.com<br/><br/>Shop:<br/>15% discount code: VBAC15<br/>https://tinyurl.com/miimkids<br/><br/>~ AFFILIATES ~<br/><br/>Access discounts with our amazing affiliates:<br/><br/>Birth Time film:<br/>20% DISCOUNT CODE: CICADA20<br/>https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503775/Eb2Kfvxt<br/><br/>Partum Panties:<br/>10% DISCOUNT CODE: Vbacbirthstories<br/>https://www.partumpanties.com.au<br/><br/>The Birth Store:<br/>10% DISCOUNT CODE: VBAC<br/>https://thebirthstore.com.au/?ref=VBAC<br/><br/>A big thank you to our patrons for helping to bring this episode to you. Please consider supporting the podcast from as little as $2 a month. Your donations go toward the up-keeping costs of running the podcast and really help us to keep going with the pod.<br/><br/>https://www.patreon.com/vbacbirthstories<br/><br/>~ Notes ~<br/><br/>Birth Preparation Course: Calmbirth <br/>www.calmbirth.com.au<br/><br/>Book: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage<br/>www.midwifethinking.com<br/><br/>Midwife: @embracemidwifery on Instagram<br/><br/>Doula: @brookehiltondoula on Instagram<br/><br/>Psychologist: Heather Matter <br/>https://www.mtloftychiropractic.com.au/staff/heather-mattner/<br/><br/>Optimal positions for pregnancy and birth: www.spinningbabies.com<br/><br/>"Dimensions, not weight" Instagram reel by B from Core, Floor & Restore: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/reel/CftTT7Vj7XH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY='>https://www.instagram.com/reel/CftTT7Vj7XH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=</a><br/><br/>VBAC Australia Support Group:<br/>https://www.facebook.com/groups/342851302473349<br/><br/>Induction of Labour Facebook group:<br/>https://www.facebook.com/groups/inductionoflabour<br/><br/>~ Birth Trauma & Post Natal Depression/Anxiety support ~<br/><br/> If this episode raises any concerns for you please don't hesitate to contact:<br/><br/>The Gidget Foundationhttps: //gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/<br/><br/>**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.</p>
September 22, 2022
56 | Birth After Caesarean - In conversation with Dr Hazel Keedle - PhD, Author, Midwife, Academic, and VBAC mum.
<p>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 of maternity care in Australia. Since we last spoke Hazel has completed her PhD and is now an author with her newly released book Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth. We spoke to Hazel way back in Season 1 and you can find this interview by searching for our 7th episode. </p><p>In this episode we cover:</p><ul><li>The inspiration for the book Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth and what readers can expect to gain from reading it</li><li>Interesting preliminary observations from data collected from The Birth Experience Study Survey which had almost 9000 respondents</li><li>Feminism and birth and the impact of social media</li><li>Impact and importance of continuity of midwifery care</li><li>Encouraging words of advice for midwives and student midwives navigating fragmented care in our Australian maternity system</li></ul><p> + much more</p><p>Follow Hazel at these locations:</p><p>Instagram: @hazelkeedle</p><p>Facebook: @VBACmatters <br/>https://www.facebook.com/VBACmatters</p><p>Twitter: @HazelKeedle</p><p>For links to papers, events and more:</p><p>https://linktr.ee/hazelkeedle</p><p>Buy the book on Amazon: </p><p>https://tinyurl.com/vbac-book</p><p>Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY of Hazel's book Birth After Caesarean for VBAC Birth Stories listeners :) Be sure to be following the pod and Hazel on social media.<br/><br/>Instagram: @vbacbirthstories<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vbacbirthstoriesAU<br/><br/>Support the podcast on Patreon:<br/><br/>~ PATREON ~</p><p>Please consider joining our Patreon if you are enjoying the podcast and would like to help support us by making a donation:</p><p>https://www.patreon.com/vbacbirthstories</p><p>~ AFFILIATES ~</p><p>Access discounts with our amazing affiliates:</p><p><br/></p><p>Birth Time film:</p><p>USE DISCOUNT CODE: CICADA20</p><p>https://www.birthtime.world/a/2147503775/Eb2Kfvxt</p><p><br/></p><p>Partum Panties:</p><p>USE DISCOUNT CODE: Vbacbirthstories</p><p>https://www.partumpanties.com.au</p><p><br/></p><p>The Birth Store:</p><p>USE DISCOUNT CODE: VBAC</p><p>https://thebirthstore.com.au</p><p>**VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider.</p><p>Please connect with us on Facebook or Instagram: @vbacbirthstories</p>
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