VBAC Homebirth Stories Podcast

In this podcast episode, I chat with Lizzie Carroll, Doula, VBAC Mentor, birth activist, feminist, and mum of 3. Lizzie shares her two birth stories that ended in c-section, along with her non event freebirth where she birthed at home peacefully her third child. We discussed Anti - D and why Lizzie chose to refuse to use Anti- D during her pregnancy. She also shared three practical & tangible...

Welcome back to Part 2 of this extraordinary podcast episode, where you'll be captivated by the remarkable experience of an unassisted birth in nature. This awe-inspiring story takes you on a profound journey through a breathtaking landscape and a birth that defies convention. Picture yourself amidst the splendor of nature, basking in the warm sunlight, and serenaded by the melodies of chirpin...

In this podcast episode, I chat with Kaylee, a mother of 4 currently in Missouri, USA. Welcome to an extraordinary episode that will leave you in awe of the incredible journey of birth and the strength of the human spirit. In this captivating episode, we delve into the transformative experience of free birth, where a couple's unwavering faith in their bodies and deep trust in the process leads...

In this episode, we delve into the profound impact fear can have on the choices we make, particularly when it comes to the transformative journey of childbirth. Join me as we embark on an exhilarating exploration of breaking free from the shackles of fear and embracing a growth mindset that empowers women to make informed decisions about their birth experiences. If you're ready to embark on a...

In this episode, I celebrate making it to 100 episodes!! Reflecting on the journey, I share some of the lessons I've learned, challenges, highlights and what's to come for the podcast in the future (hint - I need your help!) Highlight audience contributions: I share some of the feedback I've received from listeners over the years My Fav Podcast Episodes: I discuss some of my fav podcas...

In this episode, I talk about Vaginal Exams. You may know them as VE's. Vaginal examinations, or VE's, are a common practice in childbirth that involve checking the cervix for dilation and effacement. However, there is growing evidence that suggests these examinations are not helpful in birth and may even be harmful. Here are some key reasons why vaginal examinations are not helpful in bir...

In this episode, I discuss the signs of a posterior birth & why it is just a variation of normal birth. Do you know this secret about posterior birth? It's a variation of normal - yetttttttt so many women have unnecessary disruption to their births. YES - even in a homebirth you can get railroaded to transfer early because your birth isn't following the good old-fashioned "textboo...

In this episode, we meet Briana Mum of three, two boys and one little girl and lives in Virginia, USA. Briana planned for a homebirth with first baby, had a great experience. Had pre-term labour at 31 weeks and baby came around 37 weeks. The birth was straight forward around 9 hours and baby was born at home. Second baby everything was going to plan up until 20 weeks and during that time she was l...

In this episode, I talk about the true value of support for your homebirth. Homebirth has so many benefits and I bet that's why you have chosen to birth your baby at home, on your terms, your way . Yet when it comes to finding the right support and being able to get the best support, that part can come as the tricky part. Homebirth is taboo in our society and so many of us are left feeling lik...

In this episode, I discuss ways you can celebrate and feel calm at the end of your pregnancy. At this point in your pregnancy, I know you are probably feeling really tired. You’ve got aches and pains and you’re just longing to have that beautiful bundle in your arms! The last few days or weeks of waiting can be the hardest! I know it was for me! I had to fill my days with something. I would have g...

In this episode, we're going to dive into a topic that's close to my heart: finding your calm. As someone who's naturally inclined to overthink and worry, I've had to learn how to cultivate a sense of calm in my life. And trust me, it's a skill worth having. In this podcast, I'm going to share with you some of the techniques that have worked for me, as well as some practica...

In this episode, I talk about natural induction methods. I share a bunch of natural induction methods that are shared among the natural birth community and are often discussed and tried. Here are some of the methods I discuss: Acupressure Evening primrose oil Walking Spicy foods Nipple stimulation Castor oil Red raspberry leaf tea Walking up curbs While I share these methods with you I want you to...

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Claire about her successful HBAC. Claire had the uphill battle of trying to find a healthcare provider to support her in a homebirth after caesarean with Type 1 diabetes. It's incredibly challenging for women planning a homebirth to find a supportive midwife (although the midwives are growing in numbers each day yay!) let alone fin...

In this episode, I discuss the benefit of a homebirth - especially VBAC homebirth. While it's important to weigh the risks and benefits of any birth option, there are many benefits to having a VBAC homebirth. Here are some of the most compelling benefits in bullet points: Higher chance of a physiological birth Higher chance of having a VBAC Increased control over the birth process & team p...

In this episode, I discuss how you can prepare your children for homebirth. Homebirth can be a beautiful and transformative experience, but it can also be a confusing and potentially scary event for children who may not understand what is happening.  Here are some tips for preparing your children to attend a homebirth: Prepare your children: Children should be prepared for the upcoming birth. This...

In this episode, I share my experience of going from one baby to two (and three).  I remember when I was pregnant with our second baby and I wondered if I could love another child as much as I loved our first.  Or could I give our second one as much time as our first.  Mother guilt at times consumed me and I worried about how to balance my time and love between two little ones.&nbsp...

In this episode, we meet amazing Lizzie.  Mother of two boys who lives in Carolina, USA.  Lizzie shares her first pregnancy & birth story which happened during 2020 when Covid hit.  She had many missed appointments due to the pandemic and the ones she had were short and impersonal.   She ended up being diagnosed with hypertension and was told she would be induced.  Thr...

In this episode, I talk about creating a safe circle of support for your VBAC Homebirth.  I start this episode by sharing my experience with creating friendships and some of the challenges that I've had over the years making friends.  I share some tips for finding friendships with the people who light you up and make you want to be a better version of yourself.  Sometimes we stay st...

In this podcast episode, I discuss how you can connect with your intuition more deeply.  I thought it would be good to talk about connecting to your intuition. And I think this is a really good topic because it's something that is I find one of the most important things at our disposal, that we as people can use and utilise.  And so some of us might naturally have very strong intuition....

In this episode, I talk about letting go of control and learning to surrender.  I found through my own journey while pregnant that I had to fully embrace this idea of surrendering and letting go of what could happen. It took me a while to understand what surrendering actually meant, but eventually through conversation, practice, and trying to embody this ethos I finally found some peace in am...

In this episode, I am answering a question that a listener sent in recently.  Thanks so much for sending in your question. It's an important topic that I wanted to speak to as I have been in this position before - and it can feel quite powerless being in a position of vulnerability and not feeling safe to trust people. I'd like to know how you can find trust again in your instincts. I had a l...

In this episode, we meet Meagan from The VBAC Link.  Meg and I talked about VBAC statistics along with part of her over VBA2C birth story.  We discuss the statistic rates for the below topics: Uterine Rupture rates for VBAC Uterine Rupture rates for VBAMC Close gaps between births - uterine rupture rates Percentages of people who are candidates The VBAC Calculator And sooo much more.&nbs...

In this episode we meet Laura mum to three little ones. on the surf coast in Victoria. Laura experienced two miscarriages before she conceived her first baby, which left her quite devastated. Laura shares that she went into her first pregnancy and birth with an OBGYN in her team that supported her during one of the miscarriages. This made her comfortable to move forward when she fell pregnant with...

Welcome to the first episode of 2023!! It is good to be back and bringing more episodes & birth goodness into the new year.  In this episode, I discuss your VBAC homebirth journey's most taboo and scariest question. Will my baby die if I rupture? Let's discuss the answer to this question and examine how it affects our perspective on VBAC homebirth. Come and find me on Instagram & shar...

Welcome to the last episode of 2022!! In this episode, I'm going to recap on the year for the podcast and share some amazing content for you to get onto over the Summer holidays until the podcast is back Jan/ Feb 2023.  Here's what you can expect for 2023 -  More amazing VBAC Homebirth Stories, expert interviews sharing their wisdom & episodes on helping you feel more prepared and co...