Motherhood Flow - VBAC tips, preparing for a vaginal birth after c-section, preventing cesareans

Have you had cesarean births and are wondering what healing after multiple c-sections will look like?  Are you worried about how to balance your time and attention between two (or more kids? If the thinking about postpartum after a c-section or for your second baby has you feeling nervous, this is a good episode for you. In this episode, we answer these three questions: How long will it take to re...

Welcome back to the Ebb and Flow Birth Show with Hannah Gill! I'm thrilled to return after a brief hiatus due to moving and vacation. In this episode, I give a life update and how I am going to be approaching the podcast moving forward (batching anyone?).  It's great to be back, and I can't wait to share some more exciting episodes with you all. Text Hannah! VBAC & C-Section Bir...

Have you heard that after a c-section you could struggle to breastfeed? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your breastfeeding journey unfolded?  If you’ve been wondering if you can successfully breastfeed after a c-section or birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: My breastfeeding journeys after two very different births Tongu...

Experiencing loss is unimaginable, especially as a mother. On today's episode, Joy walks us through her wildly different birth experiences and how her first birth helped her learn and grow as a woman and mother. In this episode, we dive into the following: Joy's traumatic hospital birth and the loss of her first child. Joy's subsequent pregnancies and births and navigating miscarria...

Have you been wondering why you seem to produce a ton of milk when nursing but not when pumping? Do you think that doulas should be advocating for their clients or is that "out of scope"? In this episode, I answer these four questions: I am breastfeeding as well as pumping. When I nurse I can tell my daughter is getting a lot of milk by the way she swallows but when I pump I am barely ge...

Are you a NICU mama? Did you and your baby have to navigate an unexpected NICU stay after what seemed like a near-picture-perfect birth? Having now have experienced having a baby in the NICU, I can understand how stressful of a situation it can be. If you’ve ever felt like your NICU stay was not as "severe" as others so maybe not as valid, please know that is not the case. Your experienc...

Did you prepare for postpartum or did you feel blindsided? Did your traumatic birth experience drastically affect the way your fourth trimester unfolded?  If you’ve been wondering what postpartum can possibly look like, especially after birth trauma, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into the following: My personal postpartum journey after birth trauma How I navigated physical heali...

Have you ever heard people say to “trust birth” and that “your body was made to do this”? Did this rub you the wrong way? What about if someone said they didn’t trust birth, they respected it? Well, an OBGYN over on Instagram did say that, and it was the root of some heated discussion in the birth world. I’ve decided to do a podcast episode and blog on this very topic in response to her post. If y...

Have you ever wondered if a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is right for you? Did you have fears surrounding a VBAC due to your c-section birth experience? I’ve been where you’re at and I know how big of a decision it can be. If you’re trying to decide between VBAC and repeat cesarean or if you’re already on your VBAC journey, this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the followin...

Have you been wondering how to navigate the unknowns of labor? Are you fearful of your baby being in a poor position or tearing during birth? If thinking about the labor and birth process has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you! In this episode, we answer these three questions: How do you navigate the unknowns of labor, especially with an unmedicated birth? If you had a malpositioned baby...

Have you ever felt uncomfortable when you think about having to stand up and advocate for yourself? Have you ever been hesitant to make decisions about your birth and motherhood journey because you’re scared about what the outcome will be? If you are ready to start taking radical responsibility for your life and making choices with confidence , this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive into...

Have you been wondering how in the world you can prioritize rest and recovery during postpartum, especially when you have other children at home? I know, it can be overwhelming. If the thinking about the fourth trimester has you feeling nervous, this episode is for you! In this episode, we answer these three questions: How do you prioritize postpartum rest when you have other children? What is you...

Have you had a traumatic birth experience that left you feeling shocked, confused, and thinking, “What the hell just happened?” I see you. I’ve been there and it can be overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt guilt surrounding your birth experience and have been trying to navigate the roller coaster of emotions, this episode is for you! In this episode, we dive into the following: My first birth experie...

Text Hannah! VBAC & C-Section Birth Plan Template: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthplan Quiz - VBAC or Repeat C-Section: https://www.thehannahgill.com/birthquiz VBAC & Cesarean for Birth Professionals: https://thehannahgill.com/vcbp-enroll