VBAC Birth Stories

By: Melissa Merino & Stephanie Cannavo
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  • 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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  • Introduction

    Introduction
    Feb 21 2020
    Meet your hosts and find out what inspired us to create VBAC Birth Stories. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @vbacbirthstories
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    7 mins
  • 1 | Steph’s unmedicated VBAC following induction and emergency caesarean; Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing

    1 | Steph’s unmedicated VBAC following induction and emergency caesarean; Public Hospital, Hypnobirthing
    Feb 21 2020
    In this episode we hear from our host Steph, whose first birth began as spontaneous labour with her waters breaking on her due date. Twelve hours after her contractions first began she was briefed at the hospital and told induction was recommended as the risk of infection to the baby was too great. After being in active labour for over 8 hours and reaching full dilation on only gas she was told if her baby was not delivered soon she would need to be taken for an emergency caesarean. She was physically exhausted, angry and completely deflated - but this was just the beginning of what would end up being a traumatic first birth experience for both her and her husband including a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Listen to how in just over two years she went on to have a successful unmedicated VBAC by using a combination of hypnobirthing methodologies to overcome her previous trauma, including a pregnancy loss in between her births. Steph is passionate about advocating for women to feel control of their birth process, no matter what the outcome. **VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns at all during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @vbacbirthstories
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    54 mins
  • 2 | Mel’s unmedicated VBAC following elective caesarean for breech; Gestational Diabetes, Doula, Caseload Midwifery, Public Hospital

    2 | Mel’s unmedicated VBAC following elective caesarean for breech; Gestational Diabetes, Doula, Caseload Midwifery, Public Hospital
    Feb 21 2020
    In this episode we hear from our host Mel, whose first birth was an elective caesarean due to breech positioning. Although this was elective Mel had wished for the experience of a natural birth and labour. She went on to have a successful unmedicated VBAC with her second baby two and a half years later. In her second pregnancy Mel was told she had gestational diabetes. Listen to how Mel gave herself the best chance of having a vaginal birth and experiencing a positive VBAC. Mel is passionate about birthing and encouraging women to empower themselves to achieve a positive pregnancy and birth experience. ~ Notes ~ australiandoulacollege.com.au **VBAC Birth Stories features women's lived experiences. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Should you have any concerns at all during your pregnancy please always consult your healthcare provider. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @vbacbirthstories
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    44 mins

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