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.
58 | Rachel's unmedicated VBAC in hospital after 35 hours of labour following an emergency caesarean; Private Hospitals, Doula
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 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.
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.
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~ Notes ~
Book: Ina May Gaskin 'A Guide to Childbirth'
Facebook group: VBAC Australia Support Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342851302473349
Doula: Amanda @essentialmeservices (Instagram)
https://www.essentialme.com.au
IBCLC finder website: www.lcanz.org
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28 Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
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~ Notes ~
Birth Preparation Course: Calmbirth
www.calmbirth.com.au
Book: Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
www.midwifethinking.com
Midwife: @embracemidwifery on Instagram
Doula: @brookehiltondoula on Instagram
Psychologist: Heather Matter
https://www.mtloftychiropractic.com.au/staff/heather-mattner/
Optimal positions for pregnancy and birth: www.spinningbabies.com
"Dimensions, not weight" Instagram reel by B from Core, Floor & Restore: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CftTT7Vj7XH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CftTT7Vj7XH/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=)
VBAC Australia Support Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342851302473349
Induction of Labour Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/inductionoflabour
~ Birth Trauma & Post Natal Depression/Anxiety support ~
If this episode raises any concerns for you please don't hesitate to contact:
The Gidget Foundationhttps: //gidgetfoundation.org.au/get-support/
**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.
22 Sept 2022
56 | Birth After Caesarean - In conversation with Dr Hazel Keedle - PhD, Author, Midwife, Academic, and VBAC mum.
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.
In this episode we cover:
The inspiration for the book Birth After Caesarean: Your Journey to a Better Birth and what readers can expect to gain from reading it
Interesting preliminary observations from data collected from The Birth Experience Study Survey which had almost 9000 respondents
Feminism and birth and the impact of social media
Impact and importance of continuity of midwifery care
Encouraging words of advice for midwives and student midwives navigating fragmented care in our Australian maternity system
+ much more
Follow Hazel at these locations:
Instagram: @hazelkeedle
Facebook: @VBACmatters
https://www.facebook.com/VBACmatters
Twitter: @HazelKeedle
For links to papers, events and more:
https://linktr.ee/hazelkeedle
Buy the book on Amazon:
https://tinyurl.com/vbac-book
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.
Instagram: @vbacbirthstories
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vbacbirthstoriesAU
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**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.
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